Heifer International Blog
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.
Joyce's Journey: How One Farmer Started Small to Achieve Big
Starting with just a few chickens, Joyce went on to become an entrepreneur and changed the trajectory of her family’s life.
Quick Facts About Food Waste
Food loss and waste is a global challenge with enormous economic, environmental and health consequences. Read on to learn more about this issue and...
Heifer Nepal Celebrates 25 Years of Service
Since Heifer Nepal began operations, hundreds of thousands of families have more food on the table, women are stepping into leadership roles and...
Sukhita Invests in Her Farm and Her Dreams
Banking on her knowledge, training and access to formal credit, Sukhita invests in her farm and unlocks endless opportunities for her cattle business.
Why is Electricity Important in Agriculture?
Access to electricity touches almost all aspects of farmers' lives and livelihoods — from irrigation to harvesting to keeping produce fresh...
4 Reasons to Get to Know Us
We’re a proud partner in the effort to reach the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As part of this extraordinary global network,...
A Look at Literacy: How Heifer Supports Transformative Learning
For smallholder farmers, literacy is more than the ability to read and write. It’s having the skills required for survival, dignity, equality and...
A Photo Collection: Against the Odds, Heifer Team Sends Girls to School
Heifer’s global workforce is deeply committed to the communities we serve. In Nepal, where the path to education is laden with obstacles, our...
Moo Magic: 4 Ways Cows Heal the Land
For many of the world’s 500 million smallholder farmers, cows are a lifeline out of poverty. But these incredible creatures are also key to...
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...
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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
Fighting Prejudice: Rural Indian Women Unite
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...