Heifer Podcast
A Podcast for Heifer International Donors and Volunteers
What is Heifer International?
Heifer International is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works with communities to end hunger and poverty. Heifer has been around since 1944 and has helped more than 40 million people become more self-reliant.
You've heard the proverb, 'Give a man a fish, and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you'll feed him for a lifetime.' That's what Heifer does!
Heifer works by giving people the skills and gifts they need to lift themselves out of poverty. Through the gift of a cow, a goat, a flock of geese, or a hive of bees, families gain a source of nutrition and income. They can feed their families the milk from the cow or the eggs from their chickens, and sell the excess milk or eggs to send their children to school.
Heifer's model is so successful because each family who receives a gift from Heifer has to 'pass on that gift' or 'pay it forward' creating a chain of giving. The first female offspring or equivalent is passed on to another member of that community, helping others help themselves. It's powerful and empowering.
About Heifer Podcast
Jesse Stern and Jeane July-Stern are Heifer supporters who decided to use their unique gifts and talents to help spread the word about this incredible organization.
Heifer Podcast is available right here, or on iTunes. Our RSS feed is http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/heiferpodcast/hp.xml
- Produced by Jesse Stern and Jeane July-Stern
- Announcer: Jeane July (AFTRA/SAG)
- Recording, Editing and Post: Jesse Stern
- Hosting space donated by The Meditation Podcast
- Music: "Rumba Cherie" composed by Jesse Stern
Many thanks to Jan West Schrock, Catherine Scott and Pamela Stone for working with us to make this podcast a reality!
© 2009 Jesse and Jeane Stern, all rights reserved.