Miracle Cows in Rwanda

Christine Makahumure lost everything in the horrible genocidal war that ravaged Rwanda in 1994. When her family tried to flee the fighting, they were caught in a crossfire, and Christine watched in horror as her husband and son were shot down before her eyes.

For years afterward, Christine, her daughter Catherine, and her parents lived a life of barest subsistence. The family would shut themselves indoors from sunset to late morning the following day, due to lack of money, activity or friends. They never dared to hope for anything more in life. Learn how Christine's life was filled with hope by a gift of a cow from Heifer International.

When All Hope is Lost, Heifer Helps

There were many forces at work that made Karlina Latigo, 64, lose hope. The widow from Uganda was head of a household of 17 people. Her body was failing. She couldn't make ends meet. Political circumstances were violent and uprooting. She had no hope until she found Heifer. Learn how Heifer passes on holiday hope.

A Capital Investment in Nicaragua's Women

Women are the key to the world's economic and human health. Petrona Castillo of Nicaragua knows first-hand that animals and training are a capital investment in the future. She relishes the support of the fellow women in her project and realizes how their mutual inspiration is creating food security and so much more. Invest a few minutes today and learn about these wonderful Nicaraguan women.

Partnerships Create Sustainable Change

The Heifer Cornerstone, Sharing and Caring, embodies a belief that global problems can be solved if all people commit to share what they have and care about others. This extends to individuals and groups. A powerful partnership between Heifer and the Episcopal Diocese in the Philippines reveals sustainable change. Partner with Heifer and learn how to help create sustainable change today!

Goats Give Surprising Gifts in Slovenia

In a small village in Slovenia, Stefan and Iveta Fazekas were having a hard time. Unemployment strained the family and inspired their participation in a goat project. In addition to milk and cheese, the Heifer goats gave them an unexpected gift for healing Iveta's illness. The family got so much more than they bargained for from their goat. See what a Heifer Holiday goat can do for a family.

Heifers Nurture Families Ravaged by HIV/AIDS

Both Geoffrey Wabwirre Okello and Jane Nalongo from Uganda know first-hand the devastating effects of HIV/AIDS on a family. But both have realized the healing potential of nourishing heifers to help them through heartache and struggle. Heifers do so much more than help farm. Learn more about them now.

Eleven Generations of Giving in Nepal

Sita Poudyal believes that selfless giving isn't just about money. It's a state of mind. In 15 years, Sita and members of her Heifer project in Nepal have passed on eleven generations of goats to families in need. To date 334 families have been helped by Sita and her selfless giving. It's her state of mind that will change the state of the world. Take a moment and learn about the Gift that keeps on giving!