Heifer.org

Heifer International is a non-profit organization aimed at ending hunger. They encourage people to donate money that will go towards a tangible, meaningful gift of their choice. The gifts include training, animals or plants. They are given with the hope of making families in need more self-sufficient. You can donate a Heifer ($500), a trio of rabbits ($60), or a gift of honeybees ($30). Gifts range in price from $10 to $5000. The tangibility of the gifts makes your donation very real. It's a great way to teach your children about giving to charity. Who can you resist giving the gift of a flock of chicks? (Thanks Nicole).

Comments

[Claudia]

My family has donated to Heifer International for many years. We feel that one of the best features of this organization is the requirement for recipients to "Pass on the Gift", which means they must share the offspring of gift animals with others in need, making them equal partners with Heifer in the fight to end world hunger. It gives villages a livelihood and pride of purpose. It has done so many great things for people around the world, including the poor in developed nations. Thanks for featuring this outstanding organization.