4. Since 1944, Heifer has helped nearly 10 million families in more than 125 countries through gifts of livestock and training in environmentally-sound agriculture.

5. In the communities where Heifer operates, environmental integrity & restoration are recognized and practiced.

6. Individuals and groups are educated and empowered to take action to create a just, economically viable, and sustainable world.

7. Animal Welfare encompasses all aspects of animal well-being, including proper housing, management, nutrition, disease prevention and treatment, responsible care and handling.

8. Heifer project partners learn to practice integrated farming and livestock management , which improves their quality of life and their environment.

9. Men and Women are equal partners in Heifer projects so the lives of women and children improve every day.

10.  Worldwide 34,500 children under five die every day of malnutrition or related preventable diseases.  Heifer is not alone in the knowledge that hunger can be ended .  In the United States 12 million children miss meals so their families can make ends meet.  The United Nations says 790 million people are chronically hungry.

11.  Of these 300 million children, only eight percent are victims of famine or other emergency situations. More than 90 percent are suffering long-term malnourishment and micronutrient deficiency.  Every 3.6 seconds another person dies of starvation and the large majority are children under the age of 5.  More than 800 million people go to bed hungry every day... 300 million are children.

14. contact me to get involved today! Vicki Clarke Midwest Regional Office Heifer International [email_address] [email_address] 312.850.3330