In this section of Heifer International's Online Press Room, you will find news releases about Heifer's projects and programs. Releases are listed chronologically and archived by year.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Mar 22, 2013) – This Easter, Heifer Internationaloffers families a unique twist on the usual Easter basket goodies of chocolate and plastic eggs – a gift that will change lives. Heifer International offers donations of a flock of chicks, a trio of bunnies or little lamb to love for a family in need -- gifts that will bring joy and also lift a family out of poverty.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Mar 11, 2013) – The Garnet Hill Pass on the Gift® in Peru Sweepstakes enters its final days today, with a deadline of March 12. The grand prize winner will receive an all-inclusive trip for two to the ancient Incan Empire capital of Cuzco. For seven days, they will work hand in hand with Heifer to foster sustainable development in the community while experiencing the country’s colorful culture through exclusive guided tours. To learn more or to enter the Pass on the Gift® in Peru Sweepstakes, please visit garnethill.com.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (March 7, 2012) – On Saturday, March 16, children and grownups alike can enjoy Heifer International’s Spring Fling at Heifer Village in downtown Little Rock. Winter is ending, and families can enjoy a variety of spring activities at the Murphy Keller Education Center (Heifer Village).
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (March 4, 2013) – Heifer International is urging its supporters to take action on March 8, International Women’s Day, on behalf of women worldwide who struggle with hunger and poverty. At www.heifer.org/womensday, visitors can learn about the multiplier effect of empowering women, and choose how they’d like to help through Heifer’s Women’s Day Action Toolkit.
Pulitzer-Prize winning authors Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn announced this morning the March 4th launch of the latest installment of the Half the Sky Movement: a web-based game.
The recently launched tablet edition of World Ark magazine, a publication of nonprofit Heifer International, has been named a finalist for a min 2013 Best of the Web award.
Heifer International is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of William “Bill” Williams in Rutland, Mass. Williams, 92, donated 300 acres of Overlook Farm land to Heifer in 1983 to keep the land in agriculture and to help feed people in countries with "Living Gifts."
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Feb. 8, 2013) – The QBE North America Foundation recently made a generous donation to Heifer International for the second consecutive year. Carolyn Bartholdson, Chief Human Resources Officer at QBE presented the $50,000 check to Paul Yeghiayan, a Major Gifts Officer for Heifer International.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (February 7, 2013) – Arkansans can learn about Heifer International’s one-of-a-kind project in Ghana with animals called “grasscutters” at a presentation at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 20. Roland Kanlisi, Heifer Ghana country director, will share Heifer International’s work to domesticate this rodent, whose meat is highly sought-after, to boost incomes among poor urban residents.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (February 7, 2013) – Francis Bouba-Dalambaye, director of Heifer International’s Senegal country program, will speak at 6 p.m. on Thurs., Feb 21, about the organization’s work to promote drought-resistant agriculture in the arid country. Bouba-Dalambaye will speak at Heifer Village in downtown Little Rock about work that has gained the attention of the Senegalese government and other institutions