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Six Months After Earthquake, Heifer Participants and Communities Recovering
Six Months After Earthquake, Heifer Participants and Communities Recovering

Equality

Six Months After Earthquake, Heifer Participants and Communities Recovering

Today marks six months since the devastating earthquake in Nepal, and Heifer participants are well on their way to recovery.

Heifer Monitoring Hurricane Patricia; Projects Not in Direct Path
Heifer Monitoring Hurricane Patricia; Projects Not in Direct Path

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Heifer Monitoring Hurricane Patricia; Projects Not in Direct Path

Heifer was monitoring Hurricane Patricia, the massive hurricane bearing down on the the Pacific coast of Mexico Friday, though our programs staff...

Your Cosinga Quispe Finds Passion and Purpose in Abandonment
Your Cosinga Quispe Finds Passion and Purpose in Abandonment

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Your Cosinga Quispe Finds Passion and Purpose in Abandonment

There was a time when Your wanted nothing more than to be at university with his friends from school; he felt like he was being left behind without...

Super Typhoon Lando Hits the Philippines; Heifer Families Lose Crops, Houses to Storm
Super Typhoon Lando Hits the Philippines; Heifer Families Lose Crops, Houses to Storm

Equality

Super Typhoon Lando Hits the Philippines; Heifer Families Lose Crops, Houses to Storm

Super Typhoon Lando, known internationally as Koppu, has triggered flooding and landslides in the areas where Heifer has projects. All staff and...

Low-Cost Technologies Help Increase Organic Production in Arkansas
Low-Cost Technologies Help Increase Organic Production in Arkansas

Climate

Low-Cost Technologies Help Increase Organic Production in Arkansas

Farmers in Arkansas work together to build hoop houses.

Determined Women Build Market for Their Community in Nepal
Determined Women Build Market for Their Community in Nepal

Equality

Determined Women Build Market for Their Community in Nepal

This Friday, October 16, is World Food Day–a time to raise awareness and encourage action to end food insecurity around the world. Read on to...

Girl Children Everywhere Deserve the World
Girl Children Everywhere Deserve the World

Equality

Girl Children Everywhere Deserve the World

International Day of the Girl Child calls attention to girls' rights, as well as the struggles they face around the world.

Training Transforms Subsistence Farmers into Rural Entrepreneurs
Training Transforms Subsistence Farmers into Rural Entrepreneurs

Equality

Training Transforms Subsistence Farmers into Rural Entrepreneurs

Since joining Heifer’s self-help group, the Karki family has transformed from subsistence farmers into rural entrepreneurs. In their own little...