Heifer International's mission is to end hunger and poverty and to care for the Earth using gifts of... moreHeifer International's mission is to end hunger and poverty and to care for the Earth using gifts of livestock, seeds, trees and training in sustainable agriculture community development projects to help millions of people become self-reliant. Since 1944, Heifer has helped transform the lives of more than 18.5 million families (94.5 million people) by giving them gifts of cows, goats and other livestock.
Along with the animals, families receive training in animal care and conservation for environmentally sound agricultural development.
We also provide training in community development, gender equity, sharing and caring, strategic planning and other subjects as needed, including literacy. The process takes several years and is not declared successful until the community shows sustained improvement in nutrition, income and self-reliance. Each family that receives an animal agrees to Pass on the Gift by sharing the first-born female offspring of their animal with another family in need, so each gift of livestock starts a chain of self-reliance that spreads throughout entire communities. less
We created a GatheringUs memorial to celebrate the life of Lee Benjamin. Collecting your stories and memories here will offer us great comfort. Click on the heart to let us know you were here and to receive email updates. Thank you for contributing to this lasting memorial.
When we first moved into the house next door to Lee’s, at 10 PM she came over with the world’s best chocolate chip cookies. Since then, we began our amazing friendship. She introduced me to many of her friends and because of her I joined the... moreWhen we first moved into the house next door to Lee’s, at 10 PM she came over with the world’s best chocolate chip cookies. Since then, we began our amazing friendship. She introduced me to many of her friends and because of her I joined the Women’s Club of Haworth. She was the best neighbor and the best friend I could ever ask for. I have lots and lots of great memories with Lee. less