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How Goat's Changed Uma's Life
A smiling woman with a red bindi stands in a green field.

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How Goat's Changed Uma's Life

Once struggling to meet her family's needs, Uma now earns a stable income by selling goats, thanks to the Sangam Women's Group.

Rosa Earns a Living by Keeping Traditions Alive
A woman in colorful clothing harvests cochineal beetles.

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Rosa Earns a Living by Keeping Traditions Alive

Rosa earns a living by keeping ancient Maya dyeing traditions alive with the support of Heifer International.

Fresh Water, New Beginnings for Khardiata
A young girl in a colorful dress and headscarf stands in front of her village.

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Fresh Water, New Beginnings for Khardiata

Khardiata's life was once a daily struggle. Now, with clean water and a new income source for her family, she can pursue her dreams.

From Milk to Market
Two workers in white coats handle milk containers outside a brick building, with a man on a motorbike nearby.

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From Milk to Market

From 2008 to 2018, we empowered over 230,000 dairy farmers to create one of East Africa's leading market-driven initiatives. Today, our commitment...

Rising Above: Jit's Path to Community Leadership
A smiling woman in a red sari stands in a banana plantation.

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Rising Above: Jit's Path to Community Leadership

Watch Jit Kumari Yogi's journey from hardship to community leadership with Heifer International's support.

Get a 2024 Tax Deduction When You Donate to Heifer International by Year’s End
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Get a 2024 Tax Deduction When You Donate to Heifer International by Year’s End

Your tax-deductible gift to Heifer International gives a family livestock, training and hope for the future.

Celebrating International Mother Language Day and Linguistic Rights in Bangladesh
Celebrating International Mother Language Day and Linguistic Rights in Bangladesh.

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Celebrating International Mother Language Day and Linguistic Rights in Bangladesh

Feb. 21 is International Mother Language Day. After Bangladesh was born in 1971, the new country initiated the day to draw attention to national...

The Power of Radio: Finding Connection over the Airwaves
The Power of Radio: Finding Connection over the Airwaves.

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The Power of Radio: Finding Connection over the Airwaves

Since the very first radio broadcasts 110 years ago, radio has been a consistent and important means of connecting, educating and entertaining the...

Indigenous Guatemalan Women Earn Income from Carmine, a Traditional Red Dye Made from Bugs
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Indigenous Guatemalan Women Earn Income from Carmine, a Traditional Red Dye Made from Bugs

In San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala, Indigenous Maya women are reclaiming the age-old art of handcrafting carmine, perhaps the most vibrant natural...

Author Pat Rothfuss on Fundraising for Heifer International, Joy in a Dark Time and What It Means to Be a Geek
Author Pat Rothfuss on Fundraising for Heifer International, Joy in a Dark Time and What It Means to Be a Geek.

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Author Pat Rothfuss on Fundraising for Heifer International, Joy in a Dark Time and What It Means to Be a Geek

Since 2008, Worldbuilders — an organization started by New York Times bestselling author Patrick Rothfuss — has raised more than $10 million...