Heifer International

Heifer International and FruitPunch AI Launch Artificial Intelligence Challenge in Nepal to Improve Data Access for Women Farmers

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global development organization Heifer International and FruitPunch AI, the global community educating and applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Good, today launched the AI for Women Farmers Challenge — a project to develop AI tools to help rural women farmers in Nepal leverage data to improve their livelihoods.

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  • LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global development organization Heifer International and FruitPunch AI, the global community educating and applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Good, today launched the AI for Women Farmers Challenge — a project to develop AI tools to help rural women farmers in Nepal leverage data to improve their livelihoods.
  • A second follow-on Challenge will create data structures from these results, focused on a specific use case, such as financial data to stimulate formal lending to farmers.
  • FruitPunch AI volunteers involved in the Challenge will build on their existing programming, data and AI skills, while being mentored by experts to become a certified AI for Good Engineer.
  • To date, Heifer Nepal has supported over 400,000 families, organized into 277 agricultural cooperatives — all working under the Social Entrepreneur Women Alliance, an apex governing body led by progressive women farmers.

New Arkansas Organization Will Support Healthy Families by Listening to Parents, Advocating for Better Maternal Health Care

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. , Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A new maternal health non-profit organization has launched a digital platform for Arkansas parents to share their personal experiences before, during and after pregnancy. Maternal healthcare includes prenatal care, safe delivery and postpartum support like mental healthcare.

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  • Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health promotes healthy moms, which leads to healthier families and stronger communities
    LITTLE ROCK, Ark.
  • , Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A new maternal health non-profit organization has launched a digital platform for Arkansas parents to share their personal experiences before, during and after pregnancy.
  • Driven by research that shows Arkansas has the highest maternal mortality rate in the nation and that healthy moms lead to healthier families and stronger communities, Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health (AIM) is gathering stories from families impacted by poor maternal health outcomes.
  • Research by the Arkansas Maternal Mortality Review Committee shows that 92% of maternal deaths in Arkansas could be prevented by enhancing the quality of maternal health care.

USAID-funded TRANSFORM Project Secures Additional Private Sector Support for Antimicrobial Use Stewardship Principles, Now Includes Over 30% of Global Broiler Production

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

As part of TRANSFORM, the International Poultry Council (IPC) is driving global change within animal agriculture by uniting poultry industry associations and private sector organizations to support antimicrobial use stewardship principles that guide actions to avoid the need to use, but when needed, ensure proper use of antimicrobials.

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  • As part of TRANSFORM, the International Poultry Council (IPC) is driving global change within animal agriculture by uniting poultry industry associations and private sector organizations to support antimicrobial use stewardship principles that guide actions to avoid the need to use, but when needed, ensure proper use of antimicrobials.
  • By adopting or endorsing the principles, organizations commit to encouraging or taking action that centers around four key points.
  • Second, organizations agree to adopt farm management practices that improve animal health and would reduce the need for antimicrobial use.
  • “By advancing science-based antimicrobial use stewardship principles, we are able to create an ecosystem where animal health improves, the need for antibiotic use decreases, and animal production increases.

Heifer International and Mastercard Foundation Partner to Expand Employment Opportunities in Agriculture for Youth in Uganda

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Monday, November 20, 2023

KAMPALA, Uganda, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heifer International and the Mastercard Foundation will extend their collaboration in a new partnership to expand access to agribusiness opportunities for over 250,000 young people in Uganda.

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  • KAMPALA, Uganda, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heifer International and the Mastercard Foundation will extend their collaboration in a new partnership to expand access to agribusiness opportunities for over 250,000 young people in Uganda.
  • The Stimulating Agriculture for Youth Employment (SAYE) project, led by Heifer International and local partners, will run from 2023 to 2029 in the Busoga sub-region of Eastern Uganda.
  • To date, Heifer Uganda has supported over 6 million families across the country through agriculture and environmentally-sound economic development programs.
  • Heifer Uganda is currently present in 19 districts of the Central, Eastern, West Nile and Northern regions.

KIND Celebrates World Kindness Day with Nourishing Acts of Kindness Across the Country

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Monday, November 13, 2023

That is why, this World Kindness Day, KIND is joining forces with partners to support communities across the country with nourishing acts of kindness.

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  • That is why, this World Kindness Day, KIND is joining forces with partners to support communities across the country with nourishing acts of kindness.
  • "This World Kindness Day, we embraced the opportunity to spread kindness by focusing on nourishing our communities."
  • KIND Team Members across the country also took part in World Kindness Day by volunteering with nonprofits that help nourish minds, bodies and communities.
  • Following World Kindness Day, to continue the ripple effect of nourishing acts of kindness, KIND will be launching its inaugural Beyond KIND Impact Trip.

Heifer International Appoints Four New Board Members

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Monday, November 13, 2023

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heifer International announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors: Smriti Canakapalli, Brandi DeCarli, Tanja Havemann and Atul Satija.

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  • LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heifer International announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors: Smriti Canakapalli, Brandi DeCarli, Tanja Havemann and Atul Satija.
  • "We are incredibly excited to harness the passions and expertise of our four newest board members, who each bring valuable experience from relevant sectors to this work," said Surita Sandosham, Heifer International President and CEO.
  • Heifer International team members across the globe implement the Board's values and policies and, in turn, help build inclusive economies that empower millions.
  • At least one director lives in each of the international program areas where Heifer carries out its work.

NFL Player Damar Hamlin Signs First Equity Deal with FinTech B Generous to Revolutionize Charitable Giving

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- B Generous , the world's leading credit provider to donors and nonprofits, announced today a partnership with NFL player Damar Hamlin.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- B Generous , the world's leading credit provider to donors and nonprofits, announced today a partnership with NFL player Damar Hamlin.
  • Damar Hamlin, an esteemed NFL player known for his exceptional talent and philanthropic endeavors, has joined forces with B Generous to create a powerful alliance.
  • Together, B Generous and Damar Hamlin aim to empower nonprofit organizations to raise funds more effectively, engage a broader audience, and create lasting social change.
  • Through this partnership, Damar and B Generous are poised to shape the future of fundraising by merging technological innovation, philanthropy, and social impact.

Heifer International, EthicHub Invest $420,000 to Improve Financial Access for Smallholder Coffee Farmers in Mexico

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heifer Impact Capital (HIC), the impact investment arm of global development organization Heifer International, today announced a joint investment of $420,000 with Heifer Labs and Heifer Mexico to improve financial access for smallholder coffee farmers in Mexico through the EthicHub Regenerative Finance (ReFi) platform.

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  • LITTLE ROCK, Ark., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heifer Impact Capital (HIC), the impact investment arm of global development organization Heifer International, today announced a joint investment of $420,000 with Heifer Labs and Heifer Mexico to improve financial access for smallholder coffee farmers in Mexico through the EthicHub Regenerative Finance (ReFi) platform.
  • The revolving credit facility will pilot more-efficient dissemination of loan funds to qualifying coffee cooperatives participating in Heifer International's Beyond Coffee II Project in Chiapas, Mexico.
  • The investment will be facilitated through the EthicHub ReFi platform, a pioneering web-based platform serving smallholder farmers for whom traditional finance solutions have historically been less accessible and available.
  • In Mexico, less than 6% of farmers have access to credit in the traditional finance sector.

Heifer International Receives 2023 Community Partner Award from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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Monday, May 15, 2023

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heifer International has been awarded the 2023 Community Partner Award from the Department of Applied Communications at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

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  • LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heifer International has been awarded the 2023 Community Partner Award from the Department of Applied Communications at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
  • The award recognizes Heifer International's commitment to partnering with the department's faculty and students to promote social responsibility through positive communication.
  • "We are honored to receive this award from the University of Arkansas," said Mahendra Lohani, senior vice president of Asia programs at Heifer International.
  • The Community Partner Award was presented to Heifer International at a special ceremony on the University of Arkansas campus on May 11, 2023.

CAUSECARD TEAMS UP WITH VISA TO TURN TRANSACTIONS INTO ACTION

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Liquidity Financial today announced a collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, to launch the Visa CauseCard (https://getcausecard.com/), the first debit card that provides "always on" micro-donations. Whether charitable giving declines are due to financial uncertainty or the shutdown of popular donation platforms, charitable organizations are forced to look for alternative ways to bring in a steady stream of financial support. The introduction of CauseCard into everyday spending is the newest way to offset this loss of donations without requiring donation fees from either the cardholder or charities.

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  • The introduction of CauseCard into everyday spending is the newest way to offset this loss of donations without requiring donation fees from either the cardholder or charities.
  • CauseCard's genesis sprung from a desire to increase funding volume and consistency to charitable causes, especially those supported by Gen Z and Millennials.
  • In doing so, the companies aim to increase funding for social, environmental, and human rights causes through everyday purchases made with the Visa CauseCard.
  • US residents can go to getcausecard.com to sign up or download the CauseCard app via the App Store or Google Play by searching CauseCard.