ABOUT HEIFER

Together we invest in resilient farming families

Since 1944, Heifer has been committed to fighting hunger and poverty. Heifer Netherlands is an independent development organisation, part of the international Heifer network, working in more than 19 countries worldwide.

“I’m proud to inspire other women, so they can also create a better future for their children.”
Lidia, farmer from Mexico

Heifer's unique approach

Around the world, Heifer works alongside women farmers, supporting them as they strengthen their position, improve their harvests, adapt to a changing climate and build stable incomes. We do this through long-term investments in: women & equality, food security, work & income, Climate & environment, People, animals & nature.

mission

Heifer's mission

At the start of the last century, American farmer Dan West believed that farming families could build a better future when they had the right resources in their own hands. He proposed giving a family a young, pregnant cow – a heifer. Once the calf was born, the family could keep the cow and pass the calf on to another family in the community. This way, two families benefited from one cow. This principle became known as Passing on the Gift.

Today, more than 80 years later, Heifer has grown into a global organisation. Through this approach, almost 60 million farming families have strengthened their livelihoods, secured healthy food and built a decent income.

Our team

Together, we make change

Heifer Nederland consists of a small, but highly dedicated, team of eight people. The team is being supported by a professional supervisory board that brings expertise in different areas.