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Heifer International is on a mission to end hunger and poverty sustainably by supporting smallholder farmers in 19 countries. In Asia, we work in India, Bangladesh, Cambodia and Nepal.
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🌱💪 👩‍🌾Nothing about them, without them.

The #SeedingStrength: Empowering Farmer Cooperatives campaign began in July with a dream: to place communities at the very centre of dialogue on empowering farmer cooperatives and unlocking finance for women-led enterprises and cooperatives in Asia.
Season’s Greetings from Heifer International Asia ✨
December 24, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Celebrating Women Leaders Driving Change Through Farmer Cooperatives in Bangladesh 🌟
December 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
At the heart of every Heifer International initiative is a shared framework of values that strengthens communities, deepens trust, and ensures progress is both inclusive and sustainable.
December 24, 2025 at 11:27 AM
We cannot end global hunger while nearly half of the agricultural workforce still lacks equal access to land, credit and markets. As the world prepares for the #YearOfTheWomanFarmer
December 11, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Heifer International in #Asia at #D4N2025: Scaling What Works, Strengthening What Matters!
December 11, 2025 at 10:27 AM
🌍 In commemoration of #WorldSoilDay2025, we’re celebrating the ground that sustains us all.
December 11, 2025 at 10:17 AM
📢 Just published!

An opinion piece by Dilip Bhandari - Senior Director of Programs at Heifer International titled "Farmers are Global South’s frontline for healthier, more sustainable livestock, published in Agri-Pulse Communications, underscores a critical truth.
December 11, 2025 at 10:09 AM
#EventUpdate

Recently, Gurpreet K Bhatia, Regional Communications Director for Heifer International Asia, participated as a speaker at the 12th Cooperative Forum during the 17th ICA-AP Regional Assembly 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
December 11, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Join us for a power-packed 3-day program at D4N 2025 — where policy, practice, and innovation come together to shape the future of food and nutrition.
December 11, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Proud to share Heifer International Asia’s new capacity statement:
“Seeding Strength: Empowering Farmer Cooperatives in Asia.”
December 11, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Consider the food on your table — each meal a reminder of the farmers whose hands nourish the world. As climate pressures and weak infrastructure challenge our global food system, sustainable agriculture and resilient farmers are more important than ever.

Read Now:🔗 www.heifer.org/blog/this-se...
December 11, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Land once barren. Now thriving. 🌾

Farmers everywhere are using regenerative agriculture to restore soils, revive biodiversity, and secure food for generations to come.

See how Heifer is partnering with them to turn restoration into reality: bit.ly/4mVi1Np

#RegenerativeAgriculture #SoilHealth
November 21, 2025 at 7:42 AM
From 20 Women to a Movement of Thousands!

At the #FiresideChat: Seeding Strength to Unlock Finance for Women-led Rural Enterprises and Cooperatives in Asia on September 24th, Sangita Devi, Executive Director of Diyamaati Farmer Producer Company from Bihar, India.

📷 Watch her inspiring story!
October 16, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Advancing Fairness Through Inclusive Finance and Partnerships!

Speaking during the #FiresideChat: Seeding Strength to Unlock Finance for Women-led Rural Enterprises and Cooperatives in Asia on September 24th, Davide Loriggiola, Policy Officer at the European Commission (DG INTPA).
October 16, 2025 at 6:51 AM
From Solidarity to Transformation!

At the #FiresideChat: Seeding Strength to Unlock Finance for Women-led Rural Enterprises and Cooperatives in Asia on September 24th, Parbati Neupane — Founding Chairperson of the Social Entrepreneurs Women’s Alliance (SEWA), Nepal.

#IYV2025 #HeiferPowersCoop
October 16, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Catalyzing Change Through Convergence!

As part of the #FiresideChat: #SeedingStrength to Unlock Finance for Women-led Rural Enterprises and Cooperatives in Asia on September 24th, Anjani Singh Senior Program Officer at the Gates Foundation India.

Watch his reflections where finance meets inclusion
October 14, 2025 at 6:56 AM
🌱💪 👩‍🌾Nothing about them, without them.

The #SeedingStrength: Empowering Farmer Cooperatives campaign began in July with a dream: to place communities at the very centre of dialogue on empowering farmer cooperatives and unlocking finance for women-led enterprises and cooperatives in Asia.
October 13, 2025 at 8:10 AM
#FiresideChat update!

Women-led cooperatives are rewriting the future of rural entrepreneurship — and today’s Fireside Chat: Seeding Strength to Unlock Finance for Women-led Rural Enterprises and Cooperatives in Asia proved just that.
October 13, 2025 at 7:28 AM
💡We are honoured that Davide Loriggiola, Policy Officer at the European Commission (DG INTPA), will be speaking at the #FiresideChat: Seeding Strength to Unlock Finance for Women-led Rural Enterprises and Cooperatives.

📅 September 24, 10:30 AM IST
👉 Register now: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 18, 2025 at 8:16 AM
At the Grow Asia #InvestmentForum2025 in Singapore, Surita Sandosham, our President & CEO, is speaking on the panel "Social-Powered Systems - Centering Women & Youth in Investment Strategies" & highlighting how social-powered food systems can unlock investment opportunities.
September 17, 2025 at 6:40 AM
From fading fields to a sweet revival 🍯🌱

In rural Nepal, jaggery-making—a 200-year-old tradition—was on the brink of disappearing. Low prices and outdated methods left smallholder farmers, especially women and youth, with little hope.
September 16, 2025 at 9:50 AM
❓QUIZ TIME! ⁉️

➡️ Cooperatives don’t just build communities—they build careers too. 💼💪

So tell us… How many people around the world have jobs or work opportunities thanks to cooperatives? 🤔
A. 100 million
B. 150 million
C. 280 million
D. 400 million

Drop your guess in the comments ⬇️

#IYC2025
September 8, 2025 at 9:30 AM
👨‍🌾 Cambodia’s cooperative movement is thriving!

Did you know Cambodia is home to 2,400+ cooperatives uniting nearly 679,000 members?

📖 Learn more about how Cambodian cooperatives are shaping the future of rural development:
lnkd.in/gdvMJY6X

#IYC2025 #HeiferPowersCoop #WomenLeadingChang
September 5, 2025 at 7:07 AM
➡️ Breaking down barriers and building a new future, one click at a time. 💻

In the flood-prone farmlands of Sitamarhi, Bihar, the women of Diyamaati Farmer Producer Company (FBC) are rewriting the rules of farming.

Read more: www.linkedin.com/pulse/breaki...
Breaking the Digital Divide: Women Farmers of Diyamaati FPO Sells Through E-Commerce Platform
In the flood-prone farmlands of Parihar in Sitamarhi, Bihar, where agriculture is both a livelihood and a constant challenge, a digital change is taking place. In 2023, local farmers and community lea...
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September 4, 2025 at 9:42 AM
🔖 #RequestForProposals – Media & Events Agency from Asia!

Heifer International in Asia is inviting proposals from qualified Media and Events Agencies to support our regional communications goals.

🔗 Click for the detailed RFP: lnkd.in/gDsauTTQ.
September 4, 2025 at 8:59 AM