2008 Annual Report Now Available Online
You can now view Heifer Foundation’s 2008 Annual Report on our Web site. The financial figures include how much in charitable donations Heifer Foundation took in as well as how much was provided to the Foundation’s global partner Heifer International through the endowments.
In a year marked by economic uncertainty, Heifer Foundation continued to make strides in educating people on how to provide for themselves and a world in great need. Heifer Foundation was able to give $3.3 million from the endowments to our global partner Heifer International in support of its life-changing work. Each year, Heifer Foundation makes available 5.5 percent of our endowments to Heifer International to use for establishing and enhancing a wide variety of projects that address the most pressing needs in the project areas.
Click here to visit the Annual Report section of our Web site and download the 2008 Heifer Foundation Annual Report.
Heifer Foundation Announces 2009 Charitable Planned Giving Seminar
Oct. 20-23, 2009 at Heifer Ranch in Perryville, AR
Every October, just as the leaves begin to turn brilliant hues, Heifer Foundation hosts a three-day, three-night retreat at the picturesque Heifer Ranch near Perryville, Arkansas, just outside of Little Rock. Heifer Foundation has recently announced this year's conference will be offered on Oct. 20-23, 2009.
During the seminar, Heifer staff will lead an informative, engaging workshop that chronicles Heifer International’s life changing work all across the globe, as well as how you can help yourself and a world in need through planned charitable giving. Come learn how Heifer Foundation can help you bridge your financial, family and social legacies. For more information or to register, please click here.
Heifer Foundation Staff Witness Challenges, Triumphs On Study Tour Of Mozambique
This past fall Foundation staff members Dorothy Graham and Pat Brower visited projects all across Mozambique where they witnessed first hand what Heifer’s life-changing work meant to families and communities. From projects in the most nascent stages to those that were established and thriving, they returned with a clear picture of how individuals discover their own self-worth and move toward greater self-reliance through Heifer’s training and instruction. Dorothy and Pat have shared their experiences and photos in the following stories.
Click here to read Dorothy’s story of connecting with the past and present, while working toward a brighter future.
Click here to read Pat’s story of how the projects reinforced and strengthened her belief in Heifer’s mission.
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