News Releases

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.

Archives: 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010

Heifer's Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas Show Real Heart

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Jan. 31, 2012) – This Valentine’s Day, don’t just go through the motions of gift-giving – get a special Valentine’s gift that will benefit others long after the heart-shaped chocolates are consumed. The gift of a flock of chicks, a llama or honeybees that help lift families out of poverty is the ideal present for Valentine’s Day.

Win a Trip of a Lifetime to Peru From Garnet Hill and Heifer International

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Jan. 30, 2013)–Garnet Hill and Heifer International are proud to announce the Pass on the Gift® in Peru Sweepstakes, which will award one grand prize winner with 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.

Heifer International No. 20 in Global Journal’s Top 100 NGOs

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (January 28, 2013) – Heifer International is pleased to rank in the top tier—Number 20—in the second edition of the Global Journal’s Top 100 NGOs. The editors cited Heifer’s Passing on the Gift® as an important component to “ensure project sustainability, develop community and enhance self-esteem by allowing project partners to become donors.”

Heifer Armenia Provides Equipment, Training to Small Dairy Producers

YEREVAN, Armenia (January 28, 2013) – Heifer International’s Armenia program, working in collaboration with other international institutions, has provided more than 104 pieces of agricultural equipment to 33 farmer cooperatives through the Community Agricultural Resource Management and Competitiveness (CARMAC) project.

Help Worldbuilders Fundraiser Reach Goal for Heifer International

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (January 14, 2013) – Fantasy author Patrick Rothfuss’s yearly fundraiser for Heifer International, Worldbuilders, is quickly coming to a close on January 18, 2013 with a goal of $500,000.

Heifer International Marks 3rd Anniversary of Haiti Earthquake

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Jan. 11, 2013) – On the third anniversary of the January 12, 2010 earthquake that devastated Haiti, Heifer International remembers the quake’s victims – those killed and those dislocated – and affirms our commitment to help Haitians emerge from the tragedy stronger than before.

Hope for New Beginnings, Prosperity in the New Year

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Jan. 1, 2013) — Many mark the beginning of a new year by making resolutions, setting goals and starting with a fresh outlook for the 12 months ahead, and at Heifer International we are doing the same. We want to end hunger and poverty by helping more families move from poverty to prosperity, and we invite you to join us in this pursuit by considering joining our Friends of Heifer program.

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