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Mission, Vision and Values
Mission Statement of Heifer International
The mission of Heifer Project International is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth.
Vision Statement of Heifer International
The vision of Heifer Project International is a world of communities living together in peace and equitably sharing the resources of a healthy planet.
Values of Heifer International
Cornerstones
The 12 Cornerstones for Just and Sustainable Development- a time tested set of principles and practices, identified through more than sixty years of international development work around the world. The Cornerstones are used by project participants, project partners, Heifer country program offices and the rest of Heifer International as a framework for visioning, planning and monitoring.
Cornerstones stimulate group wisdom and personal insights, and they keep people's hearts, minds and actions balanced, focused and productive.
Together, they form the acronym PASSING ON THE GIFTS and echo the quintessential Cornerstone and trademark practice that makes Heifer unique and its projects sustainable.
Passing on the Gift
allows families and individuals who have received animals to be donors themselves. This spirit of goodwill ripples through the community as animals are passed on and bonds are formed in a group effort to better their own lives.
Accountability
allows for organization at the grassroots level. Community members decide together what kind of animal and assistance they would like. They also set goals, plan appropriate strategies to achieve those goals and evaluate their success.
Sharing & Caring
embodies Heifer's belief that global problems can be solved if all people are committed to sharing what they have and caring about others.
Sustainability & Self-reliance
is necessary for the long-term success of projects. Heifer can only fund a project for a limited time so the families Heifer works with must plan to support themselves.
Improved Animal Management
means that project participants learn how to keep their animals safe, healthy and productive through proper food, shelter, healthcare and reproductive management.
Nutrition & Income
are the rewards Heifer expects recipients to reap from their gift animal through the consumption and/or sale of products such as milk, eggs, cheese, honey and wool.
Gender & Family Focus
encourages women and men to share in decision making as well as in the benefits the animals and training bring.
Genuine Need & Justice
ensures that those most in need are given priority in receiving animals and training.
Improving the Environment
includes such agro-ecological techniques as improving soil fertility with animal manure, promoting forestation, respecting and encouraging biodiversity, monitoring watershed conditions and minimizing erosion.
Full Participation
is expected in groups that Heifer works with. Leaders at the grassroots level should be committed to involving all members in decision making.
Training & Education
include formal sessions as well as informal farm visits and demonstrations. Each project group decides on their own training needs and local people are involved as trainers. Some topics of education include human nutrition, food processing, marketing and leadership development.
Spirituality
is expressed in common values, common beliefs about the value and meaning of all life, a sense of connectedness to the earth and a shared vision of the future. Heifer International works with people of all beliefs in our efforts to overcome poverty and hunger.
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