Oloka John, a 35-year-old smallholder dairy farmer, received a pregnant cow and agricultural training from Heifer Uganda. John, his wife and three children began investing in several projects like poultry and banana trees, which improved the family's livelihood and income. Their knowledge and success has made them role models for others in their village.
The Milk for Money partnership project between Heifer Armenia and Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (CARD) not only assists Armenian rural families in generating income, but also keeps family members together by reducing the need for migratory work. The Papikyans family received a cow through the project and is thankful for their increased income.
In May 2012, Menuhi and Gohar began small businesses with seed grants they received through Heifer Armenia's Young Agriculturists Network of Armenia (YANOA) project. The sisters have each seen success as they work to harvest raspberries and raise chickens.
Nceba Metula, 64, wears black trousers, a brown jacket and a green and yellow hat. He is weeding his garden when the Heifer team arrives. Nceba and his wife Nokuzola, 53, have only been members of a Heifer project for a few months but they are already seeing the benefits of the project. “We are thankful to the donors and Heifer,” Nceba said, “for coming and starting the project with us – it has changed our lives and we see the future brighter after their arrival.”
In the Southern Philippines, volunteers helped project participants learn methods and strategies for improved animal health. A photo story by Heifer Southern Philippines Regional Program Manager Jun Ayensa.
An estimated 125 households participating in two Heifer Uganda projects lost livestock, crops and even their homes in the floods that hit the Kasese district in the beginning of May 2013.
Families from the Miao ethnic minority group in Gui Xi Village, a key poverty alleviation and development village in southeastern China, took part in the village’s first Passing on the Gift® ceremonies on April 20 and 22, 2013.
Hovik Arzumanyan is the head of Milk Producers Consuming Cooperative in Shaghat, Armenia. The cooperative and Heifer Armenia are working together to help farmers improve feed, livestock breeding and increase animal productivity. Hovik's family and other project members are seeing the benefit of sharing and caring in their community.
In May 2012, 13-year-old Gegham started a small duck farm with a seed grant he received through Heifer Armenia's Young Agriculturists Network of Armenia. His diligence paid off when his small business began generating income and he was able to pass on a seed grant to another youth club member.
Tran Thi Cuc Huong and her husband, Nguyen Van Lieu, joined a Heifer project in Vietnam unofficially in May of 2012, after another project family forfeited their cow. This family is constantly innovating, building on old methods while implementing new business and environmental conservation techniques. They have used the support of Heifer Vietnam to enhance their efforts, with very promising results.
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