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Insights from Heifer projects and our work with partners to catalyze local solutions for global impact.

For a Young Man Considering Migration, a Farm Becomes a Foundation
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For a Young Man Considering Migration, a Farm Becomes a Foundation

Confronting the dual threats of climate change and unemployment in Senegal’s Sahel region, Ismaila Gning turns to climate-smart agriculture as an...

A New Dawn With Biogas
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A New Dawn With Biogas

How one woman's shift to clean cooking energy revitalized health, prosperity and hope for the planet.

A Note From the CEO
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A Note From the CEO

Surita Sandosham applauds smallholder farmers for leading in sustainable development and safeguarding the environment, and urges the global...

2023: Heifer’s Year in Pictures
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Announcements

2023: Heifer’s Year in Pictures

Explore a year of impactful progress, where youth job creation, eco-friendly farming and more reshaped lives.

COP28 Climate Talks: Adaptation Finance for Agriculture Gets Creative
A female smallholder farmer carefully inspects rice in her hand while crouching in a green field.

Climate

COP28 Climate Talks: Adaptation Finance for Agriculture Gets Creative

Heifer spotlights the need for innovative financing and heightened investment in smallholder farmers to tackle climate change at COP28 in Dubai.

5 Ways Animals Help Reduce Global Poverty
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Animals

5 Ways Animals Help Reduce Global Poverty

Heifer believes livestock has a really important role to play in ending global hunger and poverty. Here are 5 reasons why.

Galápagos Women Advance Food Sovereignty, Stand Up to Discrimination
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Equality

Galápagos Women Advance Food Sovereignty, Stand Up to Discrimination

Women farmers lead in food security and gender equality through Heifer Ecuador's Future of Food program.

Heifer Uganda Partners with Mastercard Foundation to Expand Youth Employment in Agriculture
Two young Ugandan women smile as they drive back from a dairy collection center.

Announcements

Heifer Uganda Partners with Mastercard Foundation to Expand Youth Employment in Agriculture

Heifer International and the Mastercard Foundation have announced they will extend their collaboration in a new partnership to expand access to...