How One Cow Creates a Lifetime of Capital
By Heifer International | October 3, 2019
News & Stories
Insights from Heifer projects and our work with partners to catalyze local solutions for global impact.
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Food, Farmers and the Future
With every harvest, smallholder farmers are securing a tomorrow where hunger is a thing of the past.
Climate Heroes
Meet Heifer’s eco-champions, smallholder farmers collectively driving sustainable change from Senegal’s drylands to Mexico’s seed sanctuaries.
Strength in Sisterhood
Harnessing the power of collaboration, these women are breaking new ground, sharing their wisdom and resources to cultivate a future of mutual prosperity.
Local Leaders
For 80 years, local visionaries have been the heartbeat of Heifer’s mission, transforming communities and crafting sustainable futures.
Animals
5 Things You Didn't Know About Ducks
By Bethany Ivie | October 3, 2019
There are a few basic qualities that come to mind when you think about ducks. Waterproof feathers? Check. Webbed feet? Check. Adorable waddle? Check. But there’s more to the common duck than meets the eye. Take a minute to learn a few new facts about everyone’s favorite pond-dweller.
Animals
5 Things You Didn't Know About Alpacas
By Bethany Ivie | October 3, 2019
Sure, you know about llamas, but are you familiar with their smaller, softer cousins? No? Then it’s time to learn a little bit more about the world’s cutest camelid: the alpaca.
Lifestyle
Review: The First 1,000 Days: A Crucial Time for Mothers and Children—and the World
By Brooke Edwards | October 3, 2019