World Ark Magazine - November/December 2008 - (Page 31)

The Gift of a Heifer Will Bring Holiday Cheers There are so many wonderful reasons to give a gift representing a heifer and training in its care this year! Families who will receive heifers will soon have milk to drink every morning. And since each cow can produce up to four gallons each day, there is often enough left over to sell for steady income that can be put toward food, school fees and doctor visits. Gift of a heifer: Share of a heifer: $500 $50 With training in zero-graze cattle farming, families will learn how to grow fodder, and then use manure to fertilize the soil, so that they can minimize their impact on the land while maximizing their output— important steps on the path to sustainability and self-reliance. But that’s not all. Before long, each project partner will pass on a calf to another family in need … perpetuating a cycle of caring and sharing that spreads from family to family, village to village. Heijie Tie’er of Ga Tao, China, with his prized bull that he received from Heifer supporters like you. “I like passing on the gift best. We have received help from Heifer and I will continue to pass on the gift to other families so that we can all have a better life.” And it all starts when someone like you reaches out to show how much you care. That’s why heifers are such a memorable way to share your holiday spirit with those closest to your heart. Goats Make the Most Memorable Gifts Your gift representing a goat and training is the perfect way to show your friends and family just how much you care. In many parts of the world, a goat is prized above all other livestock. In harsh, dry climates where grass does not grow, they can thrive on the plants and leaves that other animals cannot eat. Or when families have very little land, goats do not require a lot of space. Gift of a Goat: $120 $10 Share of a Goat: But no matter where Heifer goats go, there is always the rich milk that provides an immediate source of nutrition and income. Many Heifer goat breeds can produce up to a gallon of milk each day. What a family does not drink, they can make into cheeses and yogurts or sell at the market. Plus, goats can have a profound impact on an entire community because with two to three kids each year, project partners can quickly pass on their gift to another family. You, too, can pass on your compassionate spirit this holiday season when you make a gift like Heifer goats. 31 Five-year-old Nida from Albania and her family proudly stand beside their Heifer goats. Thanks to your support, they now enjoy fresh cheese and milk every day! WWW.HEIFER.ORG/WORLDARK http://WWW.HEIFER.ORG/WORLDARK

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World Ark Magazine - November/December 2008 Contents Letters For the Record The Good Life Asked and Answered Finding Peace in Africa Sierra Leone on the Mend The Roma: A People Apart Mixed Media Heifer Bulletin Heifer Spirit Calendar First Person

World Ark Magazine - November/December 2008

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