Heifer International Blog
Homecoming: Montoo’s Journey Back Home
Every year, millions of people in India are forced to migrate from rural areas to large cities in search of employment — often ending up working...
The High Cost of the High Cost of Food
Rising food prices are driving global hunger up at an alarming scale, hitting the world's most vulnerable populations the hardest.
How Rilli Grew Her Herd
Through training and collective business, buffalo farmer Rilli Maya Rai is at the helm of a thriving farm ecosystem in Nepal, building a future...
Lighting the Spark of Change
Where bias holds them back from income, independence and opportunity, women like Chhoti Kumari are banding together and blazing a new trail.
Seeding a Productive Future for Rwandan Youth
In a region with a high youth population and a heavy reliance on agriculture, Heifer participants are in the business of opportunity — supporting...
A Celebration of Cooperatives Building a Better World
In honor of International Day of Cooperatives, we’re proud to share the stories of co-op leaders fighting for a more prosperous tomorrow, united...
Why are Women Important in Farming?
Every day, women farmers make invaluable contributions to agriculture — and with support to overcome the unique challenges they face, they are...
Why Impact Investors Should Bet on Agriculture
Agribusinesses in Africa are uniquely positioned to serve the growing food market — and provide opportunities for investors to do well by doing...
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Soilless Nursery: Sowing Seeds of Change for Smallholder Farmers
Isarat is a farmer, but she’s also an entrepreneur who’s using her knowledge to grow a soilless nursery to improve crop yields, reduce resource...
Bangladesh Farmers Transform Local Markets
With Heifer's support, the Akota Women's Cooperative built and began operating an aggregation center — a marketplace for bulk goods, where...
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Kamala Makes a Living With Mulberry
Nourished families depend on nourished farms. In southwestern Nepal, one woman’s mulberry fodder business is keeping livestock healthy and...
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Soilless Nursery: Sowing Seeds of Change for Smallholder Farmers
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Soilless Nursery: Sowing Seeds of Change for Smallholder Farmers
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Food, Dignity and Hope: Campesinos on their Relationship with the Earth
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Food, Dignity and Hope: Campesinos on their Relationship with the Earth
What is Moringa?
Around the world, Heifer helps farmers use local resources to protect their livelihoods while caring for the environment. Moringa, also known as...
The Cost of Bird Flu for Smallholder Farmers
For smallholder farmers, backyard poultry are a sustainable pathway out of poverty. As bird flu outbreaks continue worldwide, farmers supported by...
Food, Dignity and Hope: Campesinos on their Relationship with the Earth
Campesino identity is rooted in a deep connection to food, farming and the natural world. In their own words, two campesinos describe this sacred...