Heifer Study Tour in Peru

Posted by Noland Hoshino

To witness a "Passing on the Gift" ceremony is a very special moment. Each one different. Each one with it's own story to tell. Read the many stories of our Heifer Study Tour to Peru.

The Most Important Catalog in the World

Posted by Noland Hoshino

Did you get the greatest gift catalog in the world, The Heifer International's Living Gift Catalog, in the mail today? Christmas is just around the corner (I know it's hard to believe) and you'll be sorting out your naughty or nice list. Ties, socks, gadgets, widgets and toys, are nice but why not buy a gift that will change someone's life.

Cards for Cows

Posted by Noland Hoshino

How many people does it take to make a difference? One. An extraordinary one. 13-year old Zach Meskell makes homemade greeting cards, Cards for Cows, to raise money and global hunger awareness for Heifer International. Learn about this incredible young man who is making a difference

Make a Donation

Posted by Noland Hoshino

Want to buy an income-producing animal to help a family in need? A cow perhaps? Maybe a goat? A flock of chicks? Make a donation to Heifer International on our Team Heifer Portland page. We set our goal of $5000 and we are almost there. Thank you for your contribution to global hunger and poverty.

12 Myths About Hunger

Posted by Heifer Portland

Why are there people who go hungry? In most developed countries, a general scarcity of food is seldom the cause of hunger. The United States, for example, produces enough food for its 303 million people as well as for much of the rest of the world. It is the lack of means to acquire food that is the problem.

Heifer International | East Africa Dairy Project 2009

Posted by Heifer Portland 11/16/2009

We always find interesting articles and videos by people who are passionate about Heifer International.

Check out Heifer's work with the East Africa Dairy Development project funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, as well as Heifer Uganda literacy and animal projects, here. Take a moment to Pass On The Gift and end world hunger!

Check out our Gift Catalog -- It's the ultimate unique holiday gift: http://www.heifer.org/catalog or give directly to the Uganda Project

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Heifer International Portland is a grassroots volunteer group in Portland Oregon and Southwest Washington, with a common goal of fulfilling Heifer International's basic mission - "To end hunger and save the earth by passing on the gift to others."

We are an extension of Heifer International and together we are improving our world and the lives of resource-poor families while building the foundation for a peaceful world in practical, down-to-earth ways.