Aurora Swine Raisers and Farmer’s Association (ASFA) self-help group (SHG) members in the Philippines credit their fruit-bearing status to the leadership of a woman whose example created a ripple effect not only among members, but among the entire community, 2012 Golden Talent recipient Luzvisminda Rangas Sinagan.
A Philippines Self-Help Group presented a song members composed at a recent Passing on the Gift® ceremony.
When voices unite around a message, the message will be heard. When project members advocate for themselves, they are transformed, becoming confident and empowered. They become leaders in their communities, teaching others what they have learned.The selfless display of dedication, support and compassion by 28 Igorota Foundation Inc. project partner families demonstrates how the once meek members came to surpass feelings of self-doubt and inferiority.
A common goal of Heifer projects in Vietnam is to improve the livelihoods and incomes of participants through physical inputs and trainings. During project implementation and management, Heifer focuses on seeking resources for training materials to improve the capacities and skills of farmers living in remote areas. Heifer conducted trainings combining Heifer’s 12 Cornerstones for Just and Sustainable Development training with household waste treatment with new materials offered by the Norwegian Mission Alliance.
From the original 100 families of Heifer Philippines’ Capacity Building and Harnessing Animal Gifts to transform Lives and Nurture the Environment (CHATON) project, 25 families from one Self-Help Group passed on gifts of swine, goats, fruit and forest tree seedlings, farm tools and hand-weaving sets on November 23, 2012. 
The cycle of hope and giving in Sabangan, Mt. Province, Philippines, continues to grow even more than a year after the completion of the Women Initiated Sustainable Entrepreneurship through Gift-Integrity Values and Environmental Restoration (WISE GIVER) project. The 44 second-generation Passing on the Gift® recipient families lovingly organized the third-generation POG with support from original families and first-generation pass-on families.
Emerging youth leaders in Mindanao developed their public service skills and learned about the importance of sustainable development through a new internship program. The United States Embassy of Cultural Affairs in Manila, Heifer Philippines and the National Youth Commission (NYC) sponsored the program, which was held October 22-31, 2012.
Knowledge changes lives, and Heifer’s training produces tangible results in communities. Mario Abaluado has implement his training in his village in the Philippines. 
Project partners in Mindanao and the Visayas attended a series of capacity enhancement trainings with the goal of achieving efficient and effective implementation of the dairy project in the Caraga and Central Philippines regions.
Heifer participants received school supplies and books that were donated by Elanco Philippines, a division of Eli Lilly and Company, in October 2012.
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