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Insights from Heifer projects and our work with partners to catalyze local solutions for global impact.
Why is Electricity Important in Agriculture?
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Why is Electricity Important in Agriculture?
Access to electricity touches almost all aspects of farmers' lives and livelihoods — from irrigation to harvesting to keeping produce fresh...
4 Reasons to Get to Know Us
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4 Reasons to Get to Know Us
We’re a proud partner in the effort to reach the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As part of this extraordinary global network,...
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The High Cost of the High Cost of Food
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The High Cost of the High Cost of Food
Rising food prices are driving global hunger up at an alarming scale, hitting the world's most vulnerable populations the hardest.
A Look at Literacy: How Heifer Supports Transformative Learning
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A Look at Literacy: How Heifer Supports Transformative Learning
For smallholder farmers, literacy is more than the ability to read and write. It’s having the skills required for survival, dignity, equality and...
A Photo Collection: Against the Odds, Heifer Team Sends Girls to School
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A Photo Collection: Against the Odds, Heifer Team Sends Girls to School
Heifer’s global workforce is deeply committed to the communities we serve. In Nepal, where the path to education is laden with obstacles, our...
Moo Magic: 4 Ways Cows Heal the Land
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Moo Magic: 4 Ways Cows Heal the Land
For many of the world’s 500 million smallholder farmers, cows are a lifeline out of poverty. But these incredible creatures are also key to...
Homecoming: Montu’s Journey Back Home
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Homecoming: Montu’s Journey Back Home
Every year, millions of people in India are forced to migrate from rural areas to large cities in search of employment — often ending up working...
How Rilli Grew Her Herd
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How Rilli Grew Her Herd
Through training and collective business, buffalo farmer Rilli Maya Rai is at the helm of a thriving farm ecosystem in Nepal, building a future...
Fighting Prejudice: Rural Indian Women Unite
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Fighting Prejudice: Rural Indian Women Unite
Where bias holds them back from income, independence and opportunity, women like Chhoti Kumari are banding together and blazing a new trail.
Seeding a Productive Future for Rwandan Youth
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Seeding a Productive Future for Rwandan Youth
In a region with a high youth population and a heavy reliance on agriculture, Heifer participants are in the business of opportunity — supporting...