Over one billion people will go to bed hungry tonight. With more than 50 years experience, Heifer Project has a proven approach to helping people obtain a sustainable source of food and income. Families benefit through Heifer Project's approach because they gain a means of producing a steady source of food and income. Project families gain new skills and self-esteem from the training and support they receive in caring for their animals.
Children have the chance to grow strong and healthy from better nutrition.
Many families use income from their animals to educate the children, offering hope for a better future for all. Heifer Project works with grassroots community groups, who determine their own needs, and train and prepare for their animals. They also decide who will benefit first from the gift of livestock and how the animals will be passed on to other families. To end hunger effectively, food production must be sustainable and kind to the environment. Heifer Project trains farmers to manage grazing, plant trees and crops and use natural fertilizer in ways that improve the environment.