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Strength in Sisterhood
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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...

After the Storm: Lucy's Pursuit to Brighter Days
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Food & Water

After the Storm: Lucy's Pursuit to Brighter Days

Through Heifer Uganda's Jinnai Dairy Development project, Lucy overcame many adversities, such as water scarcity and financial challenges,...

Solar Power in Uganda: Cutting Milk Loss, Lowering Energy Costs and Increasing Farmers’ Income

Climate

Solar Power in Uganda: Cutting Milk Loss, Lowering Energy Costs and Increasing Farmers’ Income

In rural Uganda, smallholder farmers leverage the sun's energy to redefine dairy production for a brighter future.

Nepal Research Study Highlights Empowerment Benefits to Women Farmers from Heifer Projects

Insights & Analysis

Nepal Research Study Highlights Empowerment Benefits to Women Farmers from Heifer Projects

Heifer Nepal's work sparks remarkable gains in women's economic status, gender equality and societal views on gender-based violence in this new...

Nepal: Baby Cows, Big Dreams
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Announcements

Nepal: Baby Cows, Big Dreams

Witness the symbol of Nepal-South Korea cooperation in the Milky Way project, where a Holstein calf embodies a 50-year legacy of diplomatic...

2023 Annual Report: Catalyzing Opportunities
2023 Annual Report: Catalyzing Opportunities.

Announcements

2023 Annual Report: Catalyzing Opportunities

In 2023, Heifer International supported more than 798,000 smallholder farming households across 19 countries to develop their own pathways toward...

Women Entrepreneurs Sell Half a Million Eggs to Toks Restaurants in Mexico
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Work & Income

Women Entrepreneurs Sell Half a Million Eggs to Toks Restaurants in Mexico

Chart the success of 143 women entrepreneurs from Yucatán state, Mexico, who collectively sold half a million eggs to a major restaurant chain and...

How Financial Inclusion Reduces Poverty and Income Inequality
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Work & Income

How Financial Inclusion Reduces Poverty and Income Inequality

In a world where 1.4 billion people remain unbanked, Heifer is spearheading financial inclusion to combat global poverty and income disparities.

2023 Mission Moments: Highlights from our Programs and Partnerships
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Announcements

2023 Mission Moments: Highlights from our Programs and Partnerships

See how strategic alliances and steadfast programs uplifted 798,000 households across 19 countries amid global challenges this past year.

2023: Heifer’s Year in Pictures
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Announcements

2023: Heifer’s Year in Pictures

Explore a year of impactful progress, where youth job creation, eco-friendly farming and more reshaped lives.

COP28 Climate Talks: Adaptation Finance for Agriculture Gets Creative
A female smallholder farmer carefully inspects rice in her hand while crouching in a green field.

Climate

COP28 Climate Talks: Adaptation Finance for Agriculture Gets Creative

Heifer spotlights the need for innovative financing and heightened investment in smallholder farmers to tackle climate change at COP28 in Dubai.

5 Ways Animals Help Reduce Global Poverty
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Animals

5 Ways Animals Help Reduce Global Poverty

Heifer believes livestock has a really important role to play in ending global hunger and poverty. Here are 5 reasons why.

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Galápagos Women Advance Food Sovereignty, Stand Up to Discrimination
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Equality

Galápagos Women Advance Food Sovereignty, Stand Up to Discrimination

Women farmers lead in food security and gender equality through Heifer Ecuador's Future of Food program.

A Note From Our CEO
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A Note From Our CEO

Surita Sandosham conveys heartfelt thanks to supporters and emphasizes the transformative impact of women's leadership in Heifer's fight against...

Heifer Uganda Partners with Mastercard Foundation to Expand Youth Employment in Agriculture
Two young Ugandan women smile as they drive back from a dairy collection center.

Announcements

Heifer Uganda Partners with Mastercard Foundation to Expand Youth Employment in Agriculture

Heifer International and the Mastercard Foundation have announced they will extend their collaboration in a new partnership to expand access to...