Equality

With support from Heifer and each other, a group of young farmers are taking the lead for their families and communities.

Heifer International CEO Surita Sandosham argues it is simply not possible to end hunger and poverty without elevating women smallholder farmers.

While nearly 70% of women in Rwanda are engaged in agriculture, there are many barriers in the way of reaching their full potential. But those in...

With support from her cooperative in rural Nepal, dairy farmer Goma Devi Timalsina is proving ambitious goals aren't restricted by gender.

Starting with just a few chickens, Joyce went on to become an entrepreneur and changed the trajectory of her family’s life.

Heifer’s global workforce is deeply committed to the communities we serve. In Nepal, where the path to education is laden with obstacles, our...

Where bias holds them back from income, independence and opportunity, women like Chhoti Kumari are banding together and blazing a new trail.

Every day, women farmers make invaluable contributions to agriculture — and with support to overcome the unique challenges they face, they are...

Kunti Devi has spent much of her life defined by others solely by her caste. Supported by Heifer, Kunti is now rising above prejudice, shedding the...

In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re proud to share the stories of women who are fighting for equality, inclusion and progress for all,...