Work & Income

With a pump, a flashlight and a cooperative at her side, one woman farmer in rural Uganda reclaims time, income and agency.

With low-interest loans and livestock training, one mother in northern Bangladesh built a farm her family could rely on.

Heifer International, Hello Tractor and Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture roll out a pay-as-you-go tractor financing model that opens mechanization access for Ethiopian smallholder farmers and youth.

From Bangladesh to Nepal, cooperatives are helping farmers secure markets, unlock finance and scale impact.

In rural Rwanda, a women’s savings group shows how a small loan can open the door to big change.

Agricultural microloans are promoting financial inclusion and business growth for women smallholder farmers in the small village of Dadi Louis, Nigeria.

Meet the youth-led startups turning bold ideas into real change for farmers across Africa.

Once overlooked in her village, Por Mom now leads a thriving cooperative, and her impact is part of a global celebration of collective leadership.

During Senegal’s lean season, demand for sheep peaks. A Heifer-supported initiative is helping smallholder farmers improve production and build food self-sufficiency.

Workeye Endris, a 29-year-old mother of six from Asosa, Abrahamo Woreda, is breaking long-standing gender barriers in beekeeping and boosting livelihoods in her community.