Watch: Gustave Gaye Explains Why He Works with Heifer in Senegal

One of the keys to Heifer's success is that fact that most staff members coordinating projects in the field came from the region they serve. This means that our staff in each country are deeply familiar with the unique culture, language, strengths and challenges each community faces and are able to navigate more effectively than someone entirely new to the area can be. 

Watch as Gustave Gaye, our project coordinator in Senegal, tells his story and explains why he works for Heifer: