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Heifer International

Nonprofit or community organization

Last modified: July 25, 2011, 8:53 PM

Description

Heifer International has a unique and successful approach to ending hunger and poverty. Since 1944, Heifer has provided food- and income-producing animals and training to millions of resource-poor families in 115 countries.

Giving microcredit in the form of livestock promotes self-reliance, which builds self-esteem and helps families lift themselves out of poverty.

Milk, eggs, wool, draft power and benefits from the animals provide families with food and income. Selected appropriately and managed well, animals improve nutrition and help families earn money for education, clothes, health care, better housing and starting a small business.

Heifer's grassroots approach lets people make their own decisions about how to improve their lives. As partners work together to overcome obstacles, they strengthen their communities and foster democracy.

By training partners in environmentally sound, sustainable agriculture practices, Heifer makes lasting change possible. At the heart of Heifer's philosophy is the commitment families make to "pass on the gift," by sharing one or more of their animal's offspring with other families in need. Helping others ensures dignity and multiplies the benefits of the original gift from generation to generation.

Heifer's time-tested approach helps build stronger families,gender equity, vibrant communities and a healthier planet.

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    Last updated:
    April 12, 2013
    Location:
    Little Rock, AR, US
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    Job Description: Perform administrative duties to support the Donor Engagement Team with various marketing efforts and donor stewardship. Complete directed res...

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Website:
http://www.heifer.org
Government ID number:
35-1019477
Phone:
1-800-422-1311
Fax:
501-907-2820
Address:
1 World Ave, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202, United States

Keywords

Rural, Agriculture, Poverty and hunger

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