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calendar January/February 2009 global gateway May 8-9, 2009, at Heifer Ranch Take an overnight journey in Heifer’s Global Village, where the difficulties of obtaining food, water, shelter and firewood are just as real as the hope that Heifer provides struggling families worldwide. Spend the night sleeping in a bamboo Thai home, Zambian hut, Guatemalan house, urban slum or refugee tent. The tuition fee of $48 per person includes the Global Gateway program and lunch in the dining hall on May 8. For 6th- to 12th-graders and an accompanying adult. To learn more, visit www.heifer.org/individuals or contact the Ranch Events Office at ranchevents@heifer.org or (501) 889-5124. Programs for Individuals women’s lambing Public events In addition to these educational programs, our centers often plan special events. Contact your local center for more information. Women have an opportunity to learn about Heifer’s mission, participate in educational activities and experience a taste of light farm chores during a time when lambs are being born. Heifer Ranch Program dates: March 26-29, March 29-April 3, April 3-5. Overlook Farm Program dates: April: 15-18, 18-21, 23-26, 26-29. Heifer University Programs February 12-15, 2009 women’s goaT Kidding Learning Center Group Programs Tours 201 — global exPlorers Learn how Heifer’s gifts of livestock and training improve nutrition and income for millions of families around the world. (pre-K and older) Locations: Heifer Ranch, Overlook Farm, Howell Nature Center Investigate how everyday choices affect people and places thousands of miles away. (5th and 6th grades) Location: Heifer Ranch Women have an opportunity to learn about Heifer’s mission, participate in educational activities and experience a taste of light farm chores during a time when kids (baby goats) are being born. Overlook Farm Program dates: February: 18-21, 21-24 March: 1-4, 4-7 Basic Course at Heifer Ranch* March 12-15, 2009 Heifer U 201 at Heifer Ranch** Topic: Seeds of Change April 16-19, 2009 Basic Course at Heifer Ranch* April 16-19, 2009 301 — global gaTeway Heifer cHallenge course More than just team-building exercises, the Heifer Challenge Course is an opportunity to examine the impact of personal choices on the environment and hunger-related issues. (6th grade and older) Location: Heifer Ranch For one night, experience the daily struggles that people in poverty face to simply feed their families. At the Heifer Ranch, the Global Challenge program combines Global Gateway and the Heifer Challenge Course in one trip. (6th grade and older) Locations: Heifer Ranch, Overlook Farm, Howell Nature Center day camP Heifer U 201 at Hidden Villa** Topic: “Sustainable Agriculture for a Healthy World II” October 15-18, 2009 401— global PassPorT Heifer global Village Programs Heifer’s Global Village programs—101, 201, 301 and 401—give participants an unforgettable walk in the shoes of another to experience poverty, possibility and hope. 101 — culTural connecTions The most challenging Heifer Global Village program. Spend two to three days and nights in the Global Village to gain a real understanding of the world’s need for organizations like Heifer International. (9th grade and older) Location: Heifer Ranch Looking for a meaningful way for your child to spend a week of summer vacation? Show children how to change the world by enrolling them in Overlook’s Day Camp. The program is packed with cultural experiences, farm chores and arts and crafts that explore hunger and poverty issues. The camp will nurture their desire to create significant change in the world. (1st through 6th grades) Program dates: Monday-Friday in July and August Location: Overlook Farm Basic Course at New Windsor Conference Center New Windsor, Md. Program Cost: $225/person (This includes all meals, lodging, program fees and transportation to and from the Little Rock Airport and Heifer Ranch.) *Basic Course is an overview of Heifer’s work **This is a special program for individuals already familiar with Heifer’s work. Each Heifer U 201 will focus on a specific topic or activity that will be different each session. For more information on the programs above, e-mail HeiferU@Heifer.org. You can also contact Sarah Tourville at (501) 907-2615 or sarah.tourville @heifer.org, or Rex Enoch at (501) 907-2855 or rex.enoch@Heifer.org. summer acTion serVice-learning Programs Celebrate the culture of those helped by Heifer. While preparing and eating an authentic meal, enjoy traditional clothing, music, games and housing. (4th through 6th grades) Locations: Heifer Ranch, Overlook Farm, Howell Nature Center, Shepherd’s Spring Service-learning programs combine experiential learning such as a Heifer Global Village program with service activities. The service projects allow participants to give back while also serving as great educational tools. Participants learn how to milk goats, harvest crops or perform other farm tasks. (6th grade and older) Locations: Heifer Ranch, Overlook Farm Spend a week of your summer vacation on a working ranch! The week combines the Global Gateway experience with the challenge course, service projects and more. (6th through 12th grades, plus accompanying adult) Program dates: July 19-24 Location: Heifer Ranch 50 j a n uar y / feb ruar y 2 0 0 9 | world ark www.h ei f er .o r g http://www.heifer.org/individuals http://www.heifer.org

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World Ark Magazine - January/February 2009 Contents Letters For the Record The Good Life Asked and Answered Microfinance: A Lot for a Little Business is Buzzing in Honduras The World Grows Smaller Mixed Media Heifer Spirit Heifer Bulletin Calendar First Person

World Ark Magazine - January/February 2009

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