News & Stories
Insights from Heifer projects and our work with partners to catalyze local solutions for global impact.
Announcements
Heifer Ethiopia Strengthens Partnership with National Government
By Heifer International | August 16, 2023
Heifer International’s new MOUs with Ethiopia’s government aim to empower smallholder farmers and transform the agriculture sector in the country.
Browse Collections
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.
Work & Income
Empowering Dreams: Bishnu Chopai's Journey of Educating Her Daughters
By Regeena Regmi | August 10, 2023
In Nepal’s Phalebas village, Bishnu’s shift from raising goats to building a dairy business has opened up new doors to prosperity and provided the means to invest in her daughters’ schooling.
Work & Income
A Young Entrepreneur Shatters Stereotypes in Bihar, India
By Amit Kumar | July 10, 2023
In a community where most women lead lives devoid of identity and recognition, Preeti is establishing herself as a dynamic young woman and a successful entrepreneur.
Work & Income
“We All Win”: Farmer Couple Kindles Entrepreneurship in Their Community
By Gaurisha Malhotra | June 19, 2023
With help from Heifer, Babilata and her husband Sanjay launched a series of businesses and ignited the entrepreneurial spirit of their rural community.
Work & Income
Project Update: Dairy Development in Rwanda
By Josephine Sharila | May 31, 2023
Explore the journey of dairy development in Rwanda, where the Nyagatare Dairy Cooperative has transformed into a modern dairy hub.
Insights & Analysis
What is a Self-Help Group?
By Heifer International | May 26, 2023
Self-help groups are community-based peer associations that share common interests, goals and challenges and leverage the power of the collective to drive community development and social transformation.
Animals
A Sweet Partnership: The Relationship Between Bees and Regenerative Agriculture at Heifer Ranch
By Jennifer Smith | May 16, 2023
Bees are a key part of the ecosystem at the Heifer Ranch Center for Regenerative Agriculture – and beyond.
Insights & Analysis
Improving Financial Access for Smallholder Farmers
By Esther Kahinga | May 4, 2023
In the first of a series of Heifer webinars, experts discussed financial inclusion for smallholder farmers — sharing case studies from projects across Asia, Latin America and Africa.
Work & Income
Meet Heifer's Partners in Animal Health
By Heifer International | April 20, 2023
We’re shining a light on six animal health care providers and agrovet shops that have made a huge impact in their communities.