Church-wide Missions

Parfreyville  and Crystal Lake UMC

HEIFER INTERNATIONAL

Heifer International’s mission is to end hunger and poverty while caring for the Earth. They facilitate community development, provide livestock, and train small-scale farmers in climate-smart agriculture and business skills. University researchers found that this model is effective at improving food security, reducing poverty and improving gender equality in the communities where they work. Livestock helps families become self-reliant. Heifer International offers programs in the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia.

Since 1944, Heifer International has helped more than 31 million families. They monitor project data, track progress and evaluate overall impact. This is done to ensure that their work to place livestock and pass on knowledge and training in sustainable farming practices will benefit communities for generations. Recipients must agree to “pass on the gift” by donating animal offspring, as well as sharing the skills and knowledge of animal husbandry and agricultural training with other impoverished families in the community.

Please prayerfully consider making a monetary contribution to Heifer International. Thank you for your donation.