Insights from Heifer projects and our work with partners to catalyze local solutions for global impact.
By Heifer International | June 3, 2025
During Senegal’s lean season, demand for sheep peaks. A Heifer-supported initiative is helping smallholder farmers improve production and build food self-sufficiency.
By Heifer International
By By Heifer International
In Nigeria, smallholder farmers are safeguarding their livelihoods with innovative crop insurance to protect their families from the devastating impact of climate change.
With every harvest, smallholder farmers are securing a tomorrow where hunger is a thing of the past.
Meet Heifer’s eco-champions, smallholder farmers collectively driving sustainable change from Senegal’s drylands to Mexico’s seed sanctuaries.
Harnessing the power of collaboration, these women are breaking new ground, sharing their wisdom and resources to cultivate a future of mutual prosperity.
For 80 years, local visionaries have been the heartbeat of Heifer’s mission, transforming communities and crafting sustainable futures.
By A’Melody Lee Jacobi and Libia Zelaya
By By A’Melody Lee Jacobi and Libia Zelaya
In Honduras, a visionary dairy farmer is revolutionizing sustainable livestock practices, creating a regenerative future for his family and community.
By Emilee Wessel and Lyna Manga
By By Emilee Wessel and Lyna Manga
In Senegal, Nafi is leading her village in the fight against malnutrition, turning nutrient-rich porridge into a powerful tool for food security.
By A'Melody Jacobi
By By A'Melody Jacobi
A Bangladeshi woman dares to dream new dreams.
By Heifer International
By By Heifer International
A business collective is challenging restrictive norms and empowering rural women with choice.
By Heifer International
By By Heifer International
In Tanzania’s southern highlands, Zawadi Rastoni Mafufu finds a sense of purpose in his work as a community agrovet, providing low-cost animal health services to his region’s farmers.
Heifer International
By Heifer International
Women like Emmy Maseta in Tanzania’s southern highlands are championing agricultural resilience and the empowerment of rural farmers amid climatic and economic challenges.
Aimée Knight and César Sanchez
Amidst Yucatán Mexico’s climate challenges, Ricardo and his fellow Seed Guardians preserve native corn diversity, marrying tradition with resilience.
Alyssa Cogan
Confronting the dual threats of climate change and unemployment in Senegal’s Sahel region, Ismaila Gning turns to climate-smart agriculture as an essential strategy to mitigate ecological challenges and offer a stable livelihood.
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