Heifer International

1 week ago | heifer.org | Oscar Castaneda

From breakfast tables to business meetings, study sessions and casual catch-ups with friends, millions of cups of coffee are consumed globally every day. Yet few coffee drinkers choosing between Colombian and Brazilian beans realize that coffee was first discovered in Ethiopia, which continues to be one of the top five coffee producers in the world. Similarly, many shoppers will not know that sugar can be traced back to New Guinea, or that oranges originated in China and Southeast Asia.

Aug 19, 2024 | heifer.org | Heifer Nepal

In south-central Nepal, nestled among the lush greenery, lies the small village Kamalamai, part of the Sindhuli district. This village is home to Rukhmini Adhikari, a smallholder dairy farmer whose life, like many others in her community, was once confined to the boundaries of her household.

Aug 5, 2024 | heifer.org | Regeena Regmi

As the sun filters through the canopy overhead, it casts a gentle glow on Eunice Angwech and her children as they huddle together with a schoolbook in hand. In this setting, Eunice's determination to provide a better life through education is evident, highlighting the path she has paved with hard work and dedication. Once her children settle into their studies, the 35-year-old mother of four steps into her field in Acanpii B village, Dokolo District of Northern Uganda, to harvest groundnuts.

Jul 19, 2024 | heifer.org | Regeena Regmi

Uma's life has taken a remarkable turn. Once struggling to support her family, she now earns a reliable income from selling goats. Watch how the Sangam Women's Group gave her new friendships, confidence and the skills to succeed.

Jul 19, 2024 | heifer.org | Bethany Ivie

Rosa, a traditional weaver in San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala, first learned the ancient Maya craft of dyeing fabrics with cochineal beetles from her grandmother. Heifer International's business training helped her and her daughters expand their operations to produce and sell natural dyes. Today, this ensures consistent earnings and personal satisfaction while she preserves an ancestral art. Watch her story below.