How do chickens help families struggling with hunger and poverty? Take a look at these fast facts!

In places with harsh climates or long winter months, it's not always easy to find food for hungry livestock. That's why we empower every Heifer farmer with the tools and knowledge to grow feed for their herds! In this photo of the week, Bintou Diouf feeds home-grown fodder to her sheep near her home in Senegal.

Training to be a community animal health worker empowered Bhuddi Devi after a lifetime of inequality. She said, "I had things to share. That gave me confidence.” Read more about how Heifer is empowering women in rural Nostaria, India: http://ms.spr.ly/6180rLHGu

Did you know? Fish farming (or aquaculture) accounts for 50% of the fish used for food around the world! Give a school of fish to a family in need today: http://ms.spr.ly/6183rLDXB

A world without hunger and poverty isn’t a fantasy. It’s a finish line. Jump start your New Year's resolution, get your heart racing and raise money for Heifer International! Learn more: http://ms.spr.ly/6189rL81v

Make a resolution to end hunger and poverty in 2018 by becoming a Heifer monthly donor. For $10 a month you can help a struggling family go from poverty to prosperity. After a year of monthly giving, you will have provided a goat to a family in need! Join today: http://ms.spr.ly/6181rL88t

Happy New Year to you and yours from all of us at Heifer International! Thank you for joining us to empower men and women around the world lift themselves out of poverty. Together, we can make an even greater impact in 2018!

Before the ball drops, send THREE TIMES the animals to families in need. This triple-match won’t last long! Give now: http://ms.spr.ly/6183rICz1

We love ringing in the new year! That’s why we’re celebrating early. Every single animal you give will be DOUBLED to bring TWO TIMES the life-changing impact to families in need. Why wait? Join the party now! http://ms.spr.ly/6185rICyD

Happy Holidays to you and yours from all of us at Heifer International! Because of your support, we are able to continue to help families around the world lift themselves out of hunger and poverty. We are grateful for your support today, and every day!

Still looking for that last minute gift? We’re here to help! #GiveHeifer and DOUBLE your holiday gifts until midnight on Christmas. Double the gifts, double the families being helped out of poverty: http://ms.spr.ly/6185rI4OR

Psst! You still have time to leave a Heifer gift under the tree (or in a stocking)! Give a gift from Heifer and help end hunger and poverty for a family in need. #GiveHeifer: https://www.heifer.org/gift-catalog/animals-nutrition/index.html?msource=SOH6M17FB0007