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Project Gives Woman Confidence to Live a Better Life

Salma, who lived in extreme poverty and was very unhappy with her life, joined a women's group and Heifer project in November 2008, and slowly her life began to change.

Renuka Dreams of Being Self-Dependent

Renuka Begum, a member of the Protissurity Samaj Unnayan Samitee self-help group (SHG) in Bangladesh, became involved with a Heifer project in 2011. With dreams of being self-dependent, she is well on her way. She is now chairman of the women’s SHG and very involved in her community and her family's improved livelihoods.

Project Participation and Cornerstones Training Transform Family

Merina Tudu lives with her husband Rupen and their 1 1/2-year-old son in Holdibona village, Bangladesh. It was very difficult for them to meet daily living expenses with the income Rupen brought home as a day laborer. When the idea of the Heifer project came up, Rupen was not interested in letting his wife be involved. When they did join the project they received training on Heifer’s 12 Cornerstones for Just and Sustainable Development, which dramatically changed Rupen’s thinking in a positive way. Merina is very active in the self-help group now and has already passed on gifts to other group members.

An Inspiring Effort to Improve Lives

Project participants in this Bangladesh community were happy and proud to see the bricks, cement bags and other construction materials for building rings and slabs for sanitary pit latrines, which they made possible. They have come a long way since starting their self-help groups, fighting against poverty, utter negligence and other obstacles, proving that they, too, can contribute to society.

Bangladesh Holds First Cornerstones Training

Heifer Bangladesh organized its first workshop on the 12 Cornerstones for Just and Sustainable Development for 23 project participants from four project partners on March 7-10, 2013.

Life Improves After the Gift of a Bull

With two children, Hasna was always in a bind trying to balance their little income with their needs. At times, it was difficult for them to manage even two meals a day. After trainings and the gift of a bull, the family is well on their way to realizing their dream to one day start a business.

Bangladeshi Widow Becomes Successful Businesswoman

Jobeda Begum, the widow of a poor laborer, found success after she was asked to lead a Heifer International women's group and received a cow and trainings that allowed her to grow a business.

Heifer Bangladesh Begins with Great Promise

Heifer recently began operations in Bangladesh and, in August, received approval to start its first project. The project will assist 4,000 families through savings and credit programs, which will be organized within self-help groups. Heifer's contribution of social capital is expected to improve microfinance.
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