http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/heiferpodcast/ en-us ℗ & © 2009 Jesse & Jeane Stern, all rights reserved. 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. Jesse & Jeane Stern 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. The podcast producers, Jesse and Jeane Stern, are Heifer supporters who decided to use their unique gifts and talents to help spread the word about this incredible organization. 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. The podcast producers, Jesse and Jeane Stern, are Heifer supporters who decided to use their unique gifts and talents to help spread the word about this incredible organization. Jesse and Jeane Stern western@list.heifer.org http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/heiferpodcast/ http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/heiferpodcast/hp_logo_tag.gif clean charitable gift giving, end world poverty, heifer international, heifer project international, help end world hunger, international non-profit, non profit organizations, self-reliance, sustainability http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/heiferpodcast/hp01.html Jesse and Jeane Stern New York Times Bestselling Author Jan West Schrock speaks at the Heifer International Southwest Region's Annual Meeting Jan West Schrock is the daughter of Heifer International founder Dan West Schrock. She recently spoke to a crowd of Heifer supporters about her father, his commitment to peace and justice, and the start of this organization. Jan has worked for Heifer for the past 10 years in the Education department, and is currently serving as Senior Advisor to Heifer International. She is also the author of Give a Goat, a true story of a fifth grade class that got excited about raising money for a goat through Heifer International so other children could go to school. Jan believes that it is so important for young children to get Heifer's message of living together in peace and sharing the resources of a healthy planet. Education is a big piece of Heifer's work. This speech was given at the annual meeting of Heifer's SW region on February 28th, 2009 at the La Verne Church of the Brethren. Jan West Schrock is the daughter of Heifer International founder Dan West Schrock. She recently spoke to a crowd of Heifer supporters about her father, his commitment to peace and justice, and the start of this organization. Jan has worked for Heifer for the past 10 years in the Education department, and is currently serving as Senior Advisor to Heifer International. She is also the author of Give a Goat, a true story of a fifth grade class that got excited about raising money for a goat through Heifer International so other children could go to school. Jan believes that it is so important for young children to get Heifer's message of living together in peace and sharing the resources of a healthy planet. Education is a big piece of Heifer's work. This speech was given at the annual meeting of Heifer's SW region on February 28th, 2009 at the La Verne Church of the Brethren. How Can I Help? To learn more about how to get involved, visit heifer.org. You can visit one of our learning centers, get connected with a local office to find out about community volunteering, or even go on a study tour! April is Pass on the Gift Month! We can't end hunger and poverty overnight, so we've set aside the month of April. Passing On The Gift In almost two hundred Pass on the Gift ceremonies in towns and villages from Nepal to Ecuador, families will pass on dairy goats, alpacas, and other animals to help other families begin the road to self-reliance. Heifer supporters - like you - can join in this global event. Host a Heifer House Party, serve international food, or make it a potluck! Organize a meal at your school or congregation! Get together with friends and family and help raise funds to give new families a life of hope. Check out passonthegift.org for more information on how to get involved in this great event. And remember to check out heifer.org to find out how you can make a difference! http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/heiferpodcast/hp01.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:00 PST 33:17 charitable gift giving, end world poverty, heifer international, heifer project international, help end world hunger, international non-profit, non profit organizations, self-reliance, sustainability, Church of the Brethren, Jan West Schrock, Dan West