Charity Contribution - Heifer International

Well this may not be the most unique idea ever, after all giving money to a charity in somebody elses name isn't an entirely new idea. But it is a popular enough gift that I thought I would share my favorite charity, the one that I donate to as a gift when the occasion calls for it. My charity of choice is Heifer International. There are several reasons why I enjoy donating to this charity. For starters, you typically don't just donate $$$ you either buy some livestock animal or if you can't afford the cost of an entire animal you can contribue a "share". For instance, a heifer costs $500 but a share is only $50.

Why do I like this charity? Because it makes sense to me. Sure, giving cash to people in developing countries helps them, until the cash runs out. If all they bought was food (entirely resonable I admit) then when the money is gon so is the food. If you give them a goat, or a flock of chicks, or a cow, then you give them a sustainable way to provide for themselves (possibly even earn extra money).

A charitable donation gift from Heifer International is also much more visual. Saying that "$100 dollars has been donated to X Chartiy in your name" isn't nearly as visual a gift as being told that a Goat has been given in your name.

There are many different options and gifts avaliable for people of all income levels. From buying an entire community a "noahs ark" for $5000 to helping pay for a share of an animal for as little as $10.

The other great part about a Heifer International gift is that part of the program is for the first offspring produced from an animal is given to another family so your gift will literally keep on giving.