Best of Heifer International - Stories from the Front: March 2010
There's a lot going on with the many projects that Heifer has implemented throughout the world, and there are many stories of how Heifer has been able to help end poverty and care for the Earth. See what your donations have done to help others in our new archive of stories from the front page that you might have missed.
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March 2, 2010: Lambs and Lemons Unite a Family in Peru
Felix Ramos had to leave his family for much of the year just to make ends meet. But with the gift of lambs Felix is able to stay home with his family and provide, even expanding his farm to include fruit trees like lemons. Felix is now able to give his children the education he never completed himself and at the same time build the fertility of his land for the future.
Read about the difference five sheep made for one Peruvian family |
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March 5, 2010: World Ark: Soccer Balls Kick Away a Global Divide
Passing on the Gift can take many forms and Sam Bunn, a 12-year-old soccer player from Laramie, WY, created a unique pass on by collecting 86 soccer balls to send to Rwanda. By involving his community in this effort, Sam found an opportunity to educate others about Rwanda and Heifer’s work to bring hope.
Lean how soccer bridged the divide between a WY boy and Rwanda |
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March 8, 2010: World Ark: Reconciliation and Hope in Rwanda
Five Heifer International Board Members visited Heifer's East Africa Dairy Development Project, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to see first hand how rural milk cooperatives are transforming a country that was once devastated by violence. As one board member, Charles Stewart said, "This project has been a major part of helping toward reconciliation, post-genocide and war."
Read the full World Ark story to see how milk is bringing communities together in Africa |
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March 11, 2010: International Women’s Day – Dare to Dream
When Juana Francisca Montes began to dream of independence the odds were against her. But along with 14 women from her village she now has over a hundred cattle and a bright future. Juana is now Passing on the Gift to empower other women to achieve their dreams, too.
Find out how Honduran women are improving their lives and learn how you can join the work
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March 14, 2010: Poverty Can Mean More than Hunger
When World Ark senior editor, Jaman Matthews, traveled to Mexico he saw firsthand how Heifer’s work is improving lives in rural Chiapas. He also discovered how Heifer’s work is bringing families together that were once torn apart through poverty.
Read Jaman’s Reporter’s Notebook in World Ark Online
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March 20, 2010: Young Man Finds New Opportunities in Sierra Leone
ike many unemployed youth, Mohamed Bangura was considering a move from his rural community to try his chances for employment in the city. A group of women in his community provided him with another opportunity — to become a Community Animal Health Worker. Now Mohamed fills a vital role in his village ensuring that the animals that provide their livelihoods are healthy and productive.
Read about Mohamed’s rise from poverty
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March 23, 2010: After Fleeing for Their Life, a Couple Finds Hope
When the Ramos family fled to escape a mounting conflict between the Philippine government and Communist guerrillas, they left everything behind. Safe from war, the Ramos family had to rebuild their lives. With Heifer’s help they have more than doubled their income and are building a sustainable future for their family.
Learn how the Ramos family is building a sustainable future
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March 26, 2010: Plan to Pass on the Gift in April
Around the world, the recipients of Heifer livestock and training participate in Passing on the Gifts they received to others in their community so that they can enjoy the benefits of improved nutrition and income. We invite you to celebrate this Cornerstone of Heifer’s work by gathering friends and family to celebrate the gifts you have received and pass them on to those who hunger for a better life.
Put your Pass on the Gift event on our interactive map today!
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March 29, 2010: Heifer Fulfills an Armenian Family’s Dream
The Petrosyan family had two dreams fulfilled when the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia and Heifer International teamed up to provide them with both a home and a heifer. Now the Petrosyan’s have the resources to build a better life.
Learn how Heifer helped an Armenian family find a new future
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March 2010: March Matchness
One equals two. One equals three. Our math isn’t wrong. This March your gift to rebuild lives devastated by the Sichuan earthquake will be match two to one. And you gift to bring peace and prosperity to families in Rwanda will be matched three to one.
Double your gift in China
Triple your gift in Rwanda
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Missed previous months of Best of Heifer? Check out our 2010 Archive.
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