Town Hall
Thank you for joining our most recent conversation, learning how your generosity makes a direct impact on families around the world. You can revisit topics from the call, read through bonus Q&A material and more.
February Supporter Teleconference Featuring Brandon Smith and Kelly Lara
On the call, Heifer team members Kelly Lara and Brandon Smith discussed the Naija Unlock Program in Nigeria, where women farmers are gaining access to micro-loans for solar irrigation pumps that enhance the productivity and climate resilience of their crops — all thanks to your incredible generosity.
Learn more about Naija Unlock and the Micro-Loan Impact Fund.
Our Trip to Nigeria
Go behind the scenes of Kelly and Brandon’s trip to Nigeria, as they share stories and video from their field visit.
Learn more about Nigeria and the other countries where we work.
Q&A
What is a Micro-Loan?
A micro-loan is a small loan to a person or business who might not qualify for a traditional loan.
How does the Micro-Loan Impact Fund work?
Through the Micro-Loan Impact Fund, your donation is pooled with funds from other donors to provide small loans to business owners who otherwise would not have access to financial services. Through this iteration of the Micro-Loan Impact Fund, business owners in the Naija Unlock program in Nigeria can apply for loans. When a borrower is approved, they use the loan to grow their business. After harvest, they repay the loan to the fund and build formal credit. Once the loan is repaid, your donation returns to the Micro-Loan Impact Fund to become another loan for another business owner, and the cycle repeats.
Are there ways we can help in addition to donating? How can we use our networks to help you in an effort like this?
There are a number of ways that you can continue supporting Heifer outside of your donations. We offer ways to get involved and engage your community groups, including schools and faith communities.
You can also engage with content on our social channels and share content with your networks.
How many families do you help each year?
In FY25, we supported 1.4 million active participant households. Since 1944, we’ve supported 59.8 million households. You can find more information in our Annual Reports.
Does Heifer partner with other nonprofits to achieve their objective and goals?
Heifer works with strategic partners at all levels to connect smallholder farmers to opportunity, strengthen market systems and achieve sustainable impact at scale. Our partners share our commitment to sustainable and environmentally sound solutions and include farmer organizations, women’s groups, businesses, governments, funders, researchers and more.
Can you list all the countries that Heifer is active in?
Heifer currently works in 19 countries, including the United States. You can learn more about where we work at heifer.org/our-work/where-we-work.
We received several questions about where to find photos and videos to share with community groups.
You can find information on how to share with others or get your community groups involved at heifer.org/take-action/get-involved. We have programs and resources for any community group, including faith communities and school programs.
You can access Heifer photos on Flickr.
You can view videos on Heifer’s YouTube channel and on Vimeo.
Give Impact. Give Monthly.
Give Impact. Give Monthly.
Thank you for your ongoing support to Heifer International. Your monthly donation to Heifer supports the international programs that need it most. Your donation:
- Provides sustaining support throughout the year to families in need
- Helps us to plan ahead and respond to urgent needs
- Creates lasting change for years to come
Thank you for your ongoing support to Heifer International. Your monthly donation to Heifer supports the international programs that need it most. Your donation:
- Provides sustaining support throughout the year to families in need
- Helps us to plan ahead and respond to urgent needs
- Creates lasting change for years to come
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