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Fact Sheet
This one-sheet PDF gives you a quick look at Heifer’s approach, who we’re helping, where we work, and why what we do is so important. It’s Heifer at a glance.
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Annual Report
We are committed to running an efficient, high-performance organization. We believe investments are necessary for meaningful long-term growth. Our financial statements and annual reports are available online for your reference.
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Uganda Covid-19 Impact Study Report
Heifer Uganda decided to conduct a deeper study to understand the effects of COVID-19 on targeted participants, including youth, farmer agri-hubs and other value chain actors such as off-takers and input providers.
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Confronting COVID-19
Before COVID-19 gripped our projects, we were already beginning to bridge gaps in our food and farming systems. As the months progressed, COVID-19 has made these efforts more urgent. So, our teams began to innovate.
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Heifer International leaders and experts are available for media interviews and speaking engagements. Contact media@heifer.org with inquiries.
Pierre Ferrari
President and CEO
Pierre Ferrari joined Heifer International in 2010 with more than 40 years of business experience. He worked for many years at Coca-Cola USA, before deciding in 1995 to focus his energy and business acumen on social issues. Ferrari is a former chair and current board member of Ben and Jerry’s Homemade Ice Cream and a former board member of the Small Enterprise Assistance Fund.
Oscar Castañeda
Senior Vice President of the Americas Programs
Dr. Oscar Castañeda has worked for decades designing, implementing and evaluating community-based sustainable development programs. Before joining Heifer, Castañeda served World Neighbors as Country Director for his native Guatemala. Castañeda is fluent in Spanish, English and German.
Adesuwa Ifedi
Senior Vice President of Africa Programs
Adesuwa Ifedi joined Heifer International in March 2020. She has had a rich career spanning over 25 years across the Nonprofit, Education, Finance, Research and Entrepreneurship sectors. Ifedi has worked to support several global NGOs and social enterprises find local relevance and customize their business model to meet the demand for services in Africa.
Terry Wyer
Senior Vice President of Investment Programs
Before joining Heifer International, Terry held multiple senior level international development and investment roles in both the public and private sector. His expertise include fund and investment vehicle development, capital raising, financial institutional capacity building and investment facilitation through multiple channels.
Rosa Rodrìguez Jaramillo
Heifer Ecuador Country Director
Convinced that peasant production and sustainable food systems is where there is more innovation and answers to the current crises. She has been working in Uruguay and Ecuador for more than 25 years with popular organizations, women and peasant and indigenous organizations, at the local, regional and national levels.
William Matovu
Heifer Uganda Country Director
William Matovu is a seasoned Development professional currently holding a position of the Country Director for Heifer International Uganda with 20 years hands-on work experience managing food security and livelihood-based programs.
Perry Jones
Managing Partner of Heifer USA
He has worked for Heifer International in Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States since 1998. Jones’ passions and key areas of expertise are in farmer organizing, community economic development, sustainable agriculture, organizational development, change management and sustainable community food systems.
Capacity Statements
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Live Chats
The Case for Better Meat: Why Livestock is Essential to a Healthy Planet
Diana Rodgers speaks on the critical role that livestock plays in regenerative agriculture and human nutrition.
The Case for Better Meat: Why Livestock is Essential to a Healthy Planet
Diana Rodgers speaks on the critical role that livestock plays in regenerative agriculture and human nutrition.
How Farmer Cooperatives Help Build Food Justice
Founder of Rise and Root Farm and food justice activist, Karen Washington, speaks with Heifer USA Director, Perry Jones about building food justice.
How Farmer Cooperatives Help Build Food Justice
Founder of Rise and Root Farm and food justice activist, Karen Washington, speaks with Heifer USA Director, Perry Jones about building food justice.
HeiferTogether Conversation - Ruth Reichl
Ruth Reichl speaks about patterns in food consumption and our changing connection to the origin and health benefits of the food we eat.
HeiferTogether Conversation - Ruth Reichl
Ruth Reichl speaks about patterns in food consumption and our changing connection to the origin and health benefits of the food we eat.
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Inside Heifer
Take a look inside Heifer International — from meeting our experienced leadership and valued partners to virtually touring the offices where we work and reading our financial reports.
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Careers With a Purpose
From rewarding work to a great work environment, there are many great reasons to work at Heifer. Get connected with exciting career opportunities around the world.
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