CORNERSTONE: SHARING AND CARING
HOW IT WORKS:
Cooperation and friendship are key components of all Heifer projects. Recipients of animals and trainings are expected to share what they learn with their neighbors. It's not uncommon for Heifer project recipients to share their animals' bounty, too. Families who receive draft animals often help till neighbors' fields, and people with chickens often share eggs.
IN ACTION:
Most of us have lots to share. Making a donation is an easy thing to do. Volunteering your time to help a nonprofit organization is great, too. But there are smaller ways to share and care that are also meaningful. Taking a meal to an elderly neighbor, offering an afternoon of babysitting to a tired parent or even just picking up litter so the park is nicer for everyone else are excellent ways to show you care.
A Family Affair
I grew up on a small farm in Washington State; our family raised at least two Holstein heifers and two goats to be donated to Heifer International.
Protein-Packed Pets
These protein packed "pets" are wonderful. They lay nutritional eggs, compost our food scraps, and create compost for the garden.
Heifer Sacramento Raises Some Fun While Raising Some Funds
The Heifer Sacramento Community Volunteer group recently hosted an 'open-mic' concert to raise funds for Heifer. The group has a goal of $10,000 this year, and plan to do it with several casual activities like this.
Bike-a-Thonners Meet Challenge for Heifer
United Methodist Church in Concord, California held the 24th Annual Bike-a-Thon for Heifer. May 4 was a beautiful day for a bike ride in the Napa Valley, when 19 riders and 5 support crew members from the Concord United Methodist Church took to the scenic roads to raise money for Heifer.
Meeting the Children of Heifer Nepal
Nepal
I see children everywhere at Passing on the Gift® events, door-to-door visits, hanging around their mothers and marching in rallies alongside women. These children are growing up around strong, independent women who have a voice and opinions to bring change in their community.
Fiber Artist Using Talent to Benefit Heifer
I am a painter and fiber artist specializing in animals and rural life. Without a large charitable budget, I look for ways to give using what I do have... my art.
Benefit Concert Featuring the Joyful Noise!
The Joyful Noise! Gospel Choir is preparing traditional African music, spirituals, slave songs, and contemporary gospel and original music to raise money for the good work of Heifer International.
A Birth and a Water Buffalo
Our godson was born and we gave him a gift of a part of a water buffalo. We're going to buy him 1 part for every birthday until we have bought him a WHOLE water buffalo. This is great. :)
Mercer Elementary MOOOOves Mountains
Mercer MOOOOves Mountains with Heifer International! During the month of March in 2013, the students and staff at Mercer Elementary School in Shaker Heights, Ohio began a campaign to raise money and awareness for Heifer International and its mission to end world poverty and hunger. Many acts of generosity, selflessness and effort led to a very successful campaign.
Mercer Elementary MOOOOves Mountains
Mercer MOOOOves Mountains with Heifer International! During the month of March in 2013, the students and staff at Mercer Elementary School in Shaker Heights, Ohio began a campaign to raise money and awareness for Heifer International and its mission to end world poverty and hunger. Many acts of generosity, selflessness and effort led to a very successful campaign.
A Visit to Bolivia's Chocolate Forest
Bolivia
World Ark Senior Editor Austin Bailey and Heifer Americas Program Assistant Jason Woods share about their recent trip to Bolivia's "Chocolate Forest."
Family 'Mooooved to Action'
We named our cause “Mooooved to Action” and our goal was to raise enough money by selling our homemade jewelry to purchase a milk cow for a family that needs help through Heifer International. Our kids could hardly wait to purchase the cow and worked for about three months on their goal.
Selling Agroecological Products at the Market in Ecuador
Ecuador
We sell the horchata for 40 cents a glass and can earn about $150 in a day. It is a source of income. It helps with the costs of school for my son and food for home.
One Visit to Heifer Ranch Brings Ever-Expanding Influence
I was introduced to Heifer International after my husband and I moved to Arkansas in 1993. Newly retired, we were visitors to Heifer Ranch through a group in Hot Springs Village. We began to volunteer at the ranch, and became adamant supporters, both as volunteers and financial supporters.
Seeing the Nature of Heifer's Work
Vietnam
I was amazed to see firsthand the holistic view of development that Heifer propagates. The projects are not limited to passing on a cow; rather, Heifer's 12 Cornerstones for Just and Sustainable Development encompass every aspect of life, from diversifying incomes to empowering women and families to working together to end poverty.
Charity of Choice
I take great pride in announcing that Heifer International was chosen by our customers as their "Charity of Choice." I hope more of my customers choose Heifer International; what a great concept in giving!
Painted Baskets Teach Students and Help Those in Need
Park International Baccalaureate Second Graders painted baskets in many sizes and sold them during the week before Easter to provide resources to help families in need, while learning about producers and consumers.
Once a Recipient, Now a Donor
Nepal
I received two goats from Heifer International and applied the knowledge I acquired during Improved Animal Management training while raising them. After receiving the animals I have passed on two goats. My small effort has helped my family have a better life. I hope other women will be able to achieve bigger success by working harder.
Children Write, Direct and Produce a Play to Benefit Heifer International
This winter my daughter, who is 6.5, and her friend decided to write, direct and produce a little play with friends to raise money for Heifer.
Spread the Love; Share the Wealth
I have lived in Bolivia, India and Thailand and have seen the need to share up close and personal. Spread the love. Share the wealth.
Sharing a Dream
I've always had this dream of buying a piece of land and starting a homestead on it. Nothing very big or grandiose but just a place where I could raise at least some of my own food and a few animals.
Dollar Dance for Heifer
I was very excited to receive Heifer's request for their matching gifts campaign for their South American projects. My Husband and I were married April 2012 and had a Dollar Dance for Heifer International.
Rabbits Bring Profits to Armenian Teen
Armenia
With the money I was granted by Heifer, I bought four she-rabbits and one male rabbit. I also bought feed for them.
Valentine's Gift Is a Symbol of Hope
My girlfriend Amanda and I are both extremely passionate about social justice in our world, and through the amazing work of Heifer International, she used the money she would have spent on a Valentine's Day gift for me to buy a share of a goat for a family in need in my name.
Ella Explains Heifer International Fundraiser
Here's a little video we did at Calvary Episcopal Church