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Stories From Around the World

Read stories from Heifer projects around the world and updates on many of Heifer's initiatives and key components - including sustainable development, passing on the gift, peace, gender equity and more. 

Heifer's Success in Africa
Heifer's earliest on-going African project began in 1974 in Tanzania, which was soon followed by the establishment of Heifer Cameroon. Since then, the Africa Program has grown to encompass every geographical region of the continent. Read more. 

Heifer's Success in Asia and The South Pacific
Heifer's Asia/South Pacific Program is creating an ever-expanding number of rural communities that are achieving sustainable livelihoods. Read more.

Heifer's Success in Central & Eastern Europe
Heifer's Central & Eastern Europe Program emphasizes the holistic development and empowerment of small, integrated, private farms. Read more.  

Heifer's Success in Latin America & The Caribbean
With the goal of promoting the process of just socio-economic change, Heifer's Latin America/Caribbean Program is strengthened by individual country offices exchanging experiences and sharing resources. Read more.

Heifer's Success in North America
The North America Program partners with rural and urban communities to nurture local food systems through agricultural development. Its successful efforts are contributing to economic, environmental and social justice across the country. Read more. 

Other Successes
Heifer's simple yet powerful approach to lifting families out of hunger and poverty has been recognized worldwide, with honors that include the prestigious Hilton Humanitarian Prize. Read more.