John,

Happy International Women’s Day! Women are the backbone of Heifer International — they are the key to ending hunger and poverty. Female entrepreneurs lead businesses, raise families, manage farms, and make the world a better place, one community at a time. Today, we’re sharing Ramata’s story to shine a light on the incredible strength of women like her.

Ramata lives in Senegal, where dusty and dry conditions made it difficult to produce a successful harvest on her farm. But Ramata refused to give up. After joining the Saloum Corn Producers Association, Ramata received special training, tools, and seeds to grow thriving crops.

Thanks to the support of people like you, Ramata’s life is changed forever. She has a thriving farm — and by Passing on the Gift^®, Ramata has shared her knowledge and success, and healthy seeds, with other women farmers in Senegal! Support like yours sent lifesaving seeds to one woman — and the gift keeps multiplying.

As the Wolof saying goes, "Strength is in unity, and what one can do, two can do better." And for Ramata, the same is true for her and her community.

Your generosity empowers female farmers all over the world — and on this International Women’s Day, we hope you’ll make your impact felt.

Your gift ensures women have the resources and opportunity to change their own life and the lives of those around them.

Thank you for believing in the power of women and setting a change in motion today.

Christy Moore
Heifer International