Heifer International Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsArkansas, United States1001-5000 Employees
Heifer International is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing global hunger and poverty by enabling farming families to build steady, nutritious food supplies through animal gifts and related livestock and crop programs. The organization partners with farmers to tailor solutions to local challenges, emphasizing long-term self-reliance rather than short-term aid. Based in Little Rock, Arkansas, it operates in 19 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Americas and has supported more than 52 million farming families. Since its founding in 1944 by Dan West, the group has pursued a philosophy of animals providing ongoing nourishment, rather than one-time food aid. In 2026, Heifer Uganda participated in the Young Africa Works Dialogue in Uganda, a collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, highlighting ongoing partnerships to strengthen youth participation in agriculture. The organization maintains relationships with partners and stakeholders worldwide as it pursues its mission to end global hunger and support resilient farming communities.