A heartfelt thank-you goes out to Fred and Judy Gluckman for hosting Heifer International's Steve Denne (our new Chief Operating Officer) and Tererai Trent of Heifer Zimbabwe and Heifer USA on Thursday, October 16th. Fred and Judy opened their hearts and their home to Heifer supporters for a celebration of Sukkot, a Jewish harvest festival, and to help people learn more about how we can end hunger and poverty, while caring for the earth. We are so lucky to have such generous support from our donors and volunteers! Thank-you Judy and Fred!
On Wednesday, October 15th, Lori Daniel and Valerie Loew hosted an "Evening with Heifer International." At this event, local members of the community were invited to partake of delicious food and to enjoy fellowship with other Heifer supporters. Guests were also able to meet Steve Denne (our new Chief Operating Officer) and Tererai Trent, the Deputy Director of Evaluation and Planning (and a former beneficiary of Heifer Zimbabwe). Tererai could speak, first hand, about the incredible impact Heifer International can have on a local community. To her, Heifer imparts not only self-reliance, but also dignity and hope. We are incredibly thankful to Lori, Valerie, Steve and Tererai for their efforts in making this evening such a delight.
Beatrice Biira participated in a live interview and call-in show with Jean Faraco of "Here on Earth" of Wisconsin Public Radio on Sept.18, 2008. According to Ray White, Public Information Director, the radio program referenced Heifer International and the “Beatrice Theorum,” or how small inputs can lead to big results, in the words of Dr. Jeffrey Sachs.