Consider a Donation

Posted by Jesse Freedman On Wednesday, February 22, 2012 0 comments


Consider a donation to Heifer's "Give Up and Give Back" campaign. More information can be found here.

Some background on the campaign from Heifer's president, Pierre Ferrari:

"The average weekly wage in Uganda is $5.38. The average meal out in the United States costs $35.37, just over six weeks’ wages for a Ugandan family. Imagine the impact you can have by just donating six meals during the six weeks of Lent – the $210 you’d donate to Heifer could provide a community with a goat, honeybees and 3 flocks of chicks. What a life-changing gift that would be!"
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Educator Workshop: Saturday, March 3

Posted by Jesse Freedman On Wednesday, February 22, 2012 0 comments



When: Saturday, March 3rd, from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Where: Keystone Church - Downstairs Hall (5019 Keystone Place North, Seattle 98103, Wallingford)

RSVP by email or phone to: eliza.penick@heifer.org / 206-547-5696

Agenda (from Eliza):

1. Overview of Heifer curriculum materials - and how to use them
2. Hands-on experience with lesson activities
3. Professional development opportunities and field trips

We hope you'll be able to join us!
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Reminder - Potluck

Posted by Jesse Freedman On Sunday, February 19, 2012 0 comments


Just a quick reminder that February's potluck will be held on Monday the 27th in Montlake. For more information, or to RSVP, please email: seattleheifer@gmail.com
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Urban Development and the Growth of Cities

Posted by Jesse Freedman On Friday, February 17, 2012 0 comments


An interesting piece on the relationship between poverty, urban growth, and migration. Here's a link.
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More on Honduras

Posted by Jesse Freedman On Tuesday, February 14, 2012 0 comments

Interesting news from Honduras as its finance minister resigns. Here's a link to the story.
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Developments in Honduras

Posted by Jesse Freedman On Sunday, February 12, 2012 0 comments

NPR has run a series of stories in recent days on the troubled state of Honduran politics. Given Heifer's work in the country, I thought these links might be of interest. Here's the first story and here's the second. 
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Free Speech in the Modern Age

Posted by Jesse Freedman On Wednesday, February 08, 2012 0 comments


Ten principles for global free speech. An interesting - and important - set of ideas...
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Global Philanthrophy

Posted by Jesse Freedman On Monday, February 06, 2012 0 comments
The Global Philanthropy Forum will hold its annual conference in Washington, D.C. this April. Here's a link for interested parties. Speakers include Tony Blair and Anthony Lake, executive director of UNICEF. 
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Philanthropy - Virtual and Otherwise

Posted by Jesse Freedman On Saturday, February 04, 2012 0 comments

An interesting piece from Forbes on the donation of cows...
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The Global Economy and Poverty

Posted by Jesse Freedman On Thursday, February 02, 2012 0 comments
Very interesting data sets from the World Bank addressing global development and finances. Definitely worth exploring...
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2012 World Hunger and Poverty Statistics

Posted by Jesse Freedman On Tuesday, January 31, 2012 0 comments

An interesting and timely link to world hunger statistics.
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Soap Operas with a Social Message

Posted by Jesse Freedman On Monday, January 30, 2012 0 comments

An interesting and well written piece from The New York Times addressing the integration of responsible social messaging into popular media...
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Women in the Developing World: A Heifer U. Workshop

Posted by Jesse Freedman On Monday, January 30, 2012 0 comments


Explore the role of women in the developing world at Heifer U.'s upcoming workshop in Los Altos Hills, California. A link to the workshop - to be held in March - can be found here.
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Dinner with a Purpose

Posted by Jesse Freedman On Monday, January 30, 2012 0 comments

Help those in need of a sustainable source of food and income...

Date: February 17, 2012 (106 James Street, Seattle, 98104)

RSVP: http://akadinnerseattle.eventbrite.com



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Seattle Contacts

Posted by Jesse Freedman On Monday, January 30, 2012 0 comments

Interested in joining Heifer in Seattle? We're always eager to work with new volunteers. Send an email to seattleheifer@gmail.com to get involved.

With specific questions about our operation in Seattle, please contact Eliza Penick, Community Relations Coordinator for the Pacific Northwest.

Her email is: eliza.penick@heifer.org


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Relaunch of Heifer in Seattle Blog

Posted by Jesse Freedman On Monday, January 30, 2012 0 comments

After a few months of laying low, the Heifer in Seattle Blog is back. Check here for links to interesting articles addressing the politics of development, international relief, and sustainability issues.

You can also consult this blog to learn more about Heifer's branch in Seattle. Events, seminars, and volunteer opportunities will be posted to this blog regularly.

Thanks for reading and stay tuned for more!
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Upcoming Events:

Monday, February 27 (6:00 p.m.): Please join us for our monthly potluck in Montlake; RSVP by email to: seattleheifer@gmail.com

Thursday and Friday, March 1 and 2 (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.): Please join Heifer for the annual conference of the National Association of Independent Schools at the Seattle Convention Center

Saturday, March 3 (9:00 - 11:00 a.m.): Workshop for Educators - led by Heifer's Senior Coordinator of School Programs; workshop to be held at 5019 Keystone Place N., Seattle 98103

Thursday - Sunday, March 15 - 18: Heifer U.'s special workshop on Women in the Developing World; workshop to be offered in Los Altos Hills, California; for more information, please click here

Saturday, March 24 (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.): Please join us for our annual community event, Spring Into Action, to be held at 5019 Keystone Place N., Seattle 98103

Heifer in Seattle

Heifer in Seattle

Follow the Seattle Blog by Email:

Contact Information:

General Inquiries and Membership
Email: seattleheifer@gmail.com

Eliza Penick
Community Relations Coordinator, Pacific Northwest, Heifer International
Email: eliza.penick@heifer.org

About Us

Heifer International in Seattle is a grassroots volunteer group in the Seattle Washington area, with a common goal of fulfilling Heifer International's basic mission - "To end hunger and save the earth by passing on the gift to others." We are an extension of Heifer International and together we are improving our world and the lives of resource-poor families while building the foundation for a peaceful world in practical, down-to-earth ways.