Heifer International Helps Family in Haiti

The small island country of Haiti is located in the Caribbean Sea. It is one of the poorest countries in the world, with a GDP of only $1,900 per capita. Nearly 60% of the population lives in poverty, and 25% in extreme poverty.

One way Heifer International is helping families in Haiti is by providing them with goats. A family receives a pregnant goat and two kids. They are responsible for feeding and caring for the animals, and in return the goats provide milk, cheese, butter and meat. The family can also sell some of the animal's offspring to generate income.

In addition to providing goats, Heifer International also provides training on how to improve agricultural production, access to clean water and sanitation, and health education. This helps to break the cycle of poverty and improve the quality of life for families in Haiti.

To learn more about Heifer International's work in Haiti or to make a donation, visit heifer.org.

Heifer Helps Rural Indian Village Thrive

Nearly two years ago, the small village of Saragpam in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh was facing an uncertain future. The villagers were poor and desperately in need of a reliable source of income. That's when Heifer International stepped in.

Heifer is a nonprofit organization that helps families and communities around the world become self-sufficient with access to food, water and sanitation, as well as education and training. The group provides livestock and training in sustainable agriculture to help villages like Saragpam thrive.

In Saragpam, Heifer gave the villagers four cows, four goats and four pigs. The animals provided milk, meat, eggs and manure, which helped to improve the villagers' diet and hygiene. They also began to sell the animals' offspring for additional income.

Most importantly, the villagers learned how to care for the animals and use them to their advantage. This newfound knowledge will help them for years to come and has even inspired some of them to start their own small businesses.

Saragpam is just one example of how Heifer is helping rural villages thrive all over the world. The organization has provided livestock and training to more than 125 million people in more than 125 countries. For many families, this assistance has meant the difference between poverty and prosperity.

If you would like to help Heifer International continue its important work, please visit www.heifer.org or call 1-888-5HEIFER (1-888-543-4337).

Heifer Launches Campaign to End Hunger

Heifer International is on a mission to end hunger and poverty. The global nonprofit has announced the launch of its new campaign, Heifer End Hunger.

As part of the campaign, Heifer is aiming to provide 1 million people with access to food by 2020. The goal is to work with communities around the world to create sustainable food systems that prevent hunger and malnutrition.

"No one should go hungry, especially when there are so many innovative solutions to ending hunger available," said Pierre Ferrari, president and CEO of Heifer International. "Heifer is committed to working with farmers and communities around the world to build sustainable food systems that have the potential to end hunger for good."

In addition to providing access to food, the campaign also seeks to increase public awareness about the issue of global hunger. According to Heifer, more than 821 million people around the world do not have enough food to eat. And nearly 2 billion people are micronutrient deficient, which can lead to health problems and decreased productivity.

Hunger is also a major contributor to poverty. It's estimated that if a family spends 50 percent or more of its income on food, they are living in poverty. This is why it's important for Heifer to work with communities to create sustainable food systems that are affordable and accessible for all.

The Heifer End Hunger campaign will focus on four key areas:

-Training farmers in agroforestry and other sustainable farming practices -Providing access to tools, seeds and livestock -Building community resilience -Promoting healthy eating habits

Heifer Empowers Women and Girls Worldwide

The Heifer Project is a nonprofit organization that helps empower women and girls worldwide. By providing livestock and training in sustainable agriculture, Heifer empowers families to make a real difference in their own lives and the future of their communities.

Founded in 1944, Heifer has helped millions of people around the world break the cycle of poverty and hunger. With your help, we can give more families the opportunity to build a brighter future for themselves and their children.

Please donate today to support the Women and Girls empowerment project!

Heifer Project Brings Christmas Joy

For the last several years, Heifer Project International has partnered with several groups to provide Christmas gifts to children in need. This year, they are asking for people's help to make the project a success.

The Heifer Project is a nonprofit organization that works to end poverty and hunger around the world. One of the ways they do this is by providing animals and training to families in need. These families can then use the animals for things like milk, eggs, or meat, but they also provide manure for fertilizer, which helps increase crop production.

The Christmas gift project provides new clothes, toys, and school supplies to children who would not otherwise receive anything for Christmas. The project partners with groups like World Vision, Feed The Children, and Operation Christmas Child to identify children who are most in need.

People can help by donating money to one of the partner organizations or by filling a shoebox with some of the items that children in need might want or need. Some suggested items include: hats, scarves, toothbrushes and toothpaste, soap, shampoo, toy cars or trucks, books, coloring books and crayons.

Anyone interested in donating can find more information at heiferproject.org/join-in/holiday-gift-giving/.