What Does Heifer International Actually Do?
We work alongside farmers to help them build sustainable businesses that can feed their families, earn income and create brighter futures.
Help end hunger and poverty
Help end hunger and poverty
Since 1944, Heifer has supported farmers and their communities, helping more than 59 million families rise out of hunger and poverty.
When you donate $20 each month, you’ll receive a FREE Cultivate Kindness hat to show your support!
Since 1944, Heifer has supported farmers and their communities, helping more than 59 million families rise out of hunger and poverty.
When you donate $20 each month, you’ll receive a FREE Cultivate Kindness hat to show your support!
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International Year of the Woman Farmer
Although women are half the population, women and girls are more deeply affected by hunger and poverty.
Coffee Farmers in Ecuador Earn More While Restoring the Land
Coffee farmer Marilú Rivera works with other farmers to earn more from her coffee while helping restore the land it depends on.
Give With Your Donor-Advised Fund
Use your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) to recommend a grant to Heifer International – it’s a simple and tax-advantageous way to give.
We’re on a mission to end global hunger and poverty by supporting and investing in farmers and their communities.
Local Solutions, Global Impact
We partner with smallholder farmers – especially women farmers – to improve their families’ food security and increase their incomes.
We offer tools, training and resources that help farmers work together to build profitable, sustainable businesses with strong market linkages.
59.8 million
Households assisted since Heifer began in 1944
19 countries
Heifer works globally, with projects across four continents
2.9 million
Active participants in Heifer programs
10+ million
People trained by Heifer since 2012, 64% women
Recent News & Stories
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A Cacao Farmer Puts a Family Legacy to Work in Ecuador
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How Women Are Reshaping Senegal’s Sheep Economy
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Finding Her Voice in Poultry Farming: The Journey of a Cambodian Woman Farmer
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How One Woman in Rural Odisha Built More Than a Turmeric Business
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The Power of Partnerships
Heifer is partnership-driven in the countries where we work – with farmer groups, businesses, governments and more – to scale impact and strengthen local ownership.
We offer a variety of ways to partner with us to improve the lives of farming families.
Under IRS guidelines the estimated value of the benefits received is not substantial; therefore, the full amount of your gift is a deductible contribution. Cultivate Kindness Hat offer is good for monthly gifts of $20 or more. Please allow 12 weeks for delivery.