Food Security
Nearly half of the world’s population – including most people living in poverty – depends on agriculture to feed their families. That is why Heifer works alongside female farmers and their communities to strengthen sustainable food production and build resilient food systems.
At a glance:
We provide technical training to help female farmers grow abundant crops and raise more productive livestock.
We encourage kitchen gardens and diverse production, boosting households’ dietary variety and earning potential.
We promote regenerative and climate-smart practices that produce healthy food while nurturing the environment.
We facilitate market connections to strengthen rural livelihood opportunities and advance economic development.
We partner with farmers to achieve sustainable living incomes that secure food and essentials for a dignified life.
We prioritize agricultural value chains that reduce reliance on food imports and reinforce local food systems.
We provide technical training to help female farmers grow abundant crops and raise more productive livestock.
We encourage kitchen gardens and diverse production, boosting households’ dietary variety and earning potential.
We promote regenerative and climate-smart practices that produce healthy food while nurturing the environment
We facilitate market connections to strengthen rural livelihood opportunities and advance economic development.
We partner with farmers to achieve sustainable living incomes that secure food and essentials for a dignified life.
We prioritize agricultural value chains that reduce reliance on food imports and reinforce local food systems.
Fair, locally produced food for everyone
We work with farmers to increase their production and grow small-scale farming into viable, resilient enterprises. By building strong links to markets, farmers can sell their products more effectively, seize new opportunities and create a stable income.
Our focus is on local food systems, increasing the availability of food grown close to home. This reduces reliance on imports and strengthens food security for families and communities.
Together with governments, businesses and local partners, we invest in essential infrastructure – such as electricity, clean water and processing facilities – enabling farmers to work sustainably and build a resilient future.