Mission

To work with communities to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth

Heifer China's purpose is to help rural communities alleviate hunger, poverty and environmental degradation to achieve a sustainable livelihood with a persistent effort through the Heifer International value-based holistic development approach.

Approach

Heifer provides struggling families with 2 simple gifts: the gift of food and income producing animals, and training to care for the animals in ways that do not harm the environment. (See What Gift Animals Can Do for more information)

By training participating families in animal husbandry, environmentally-sound, sustainable agricultural practices and community development, Heifer makes lasting change possible.

At the heart of Heifer's philosophy is a promise that families must keep: to "Pass on the Gift" of one or more of their animal's offspring, or return the loan used to purchase livestock to help other struggling families. Families enjoy dignity in helping others in need; communities are strengthened as families are motivated to help others become self-sufficient.