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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.
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
🌟 Join us for the Fireside Chat: Seeding Strength to Unlock Finance for Women-led Rural Enterprises and Cooperatives 🌟

As part of the #SeedingStrength campaign,
#Heifer International in Asia and International Cooperative Alliance - Asia and Pacific (#ICAAPAC) are hosting a virtual #FiresideChat!
September 2, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Stronger Together: Women in Agriculture in Rural India Unite Against Climate Change Threats!

🌍 Earth.Org spotlights how women smallholder farmers in Bihar, under Heifer Bihar Sustainable Livelihood Development project & rewriting the rules of resilience as the effects of climate change deepen.
September 2, 2025 at 12:26 PM
#FreshOffThePress!

We’re excited to share that our op-ed, “#SeedingStrength: Farmer Cooperatives and the Future of Food Systems,” has been published in IPS News, a leading global media platform focused on sustainable development.

🔗 ipsnews.net/2025/08/seed...
August 29, 2025 at 10:21 AM
#WomenMeansBusiness!

In Jessore, #Bangladesh, women farmers are rewriting the rules of rural development. Once dependent on middlemen, smallholder farmers, members of two women-led cooperatives are now exporting fresh vegetables directly to the Middle East and Europe.

🔗 lnkd.in/grk56z-j
August 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
#SuccessStory

🧑‍🌾 Rooted in Change: Neang Mao’s Greenhouse Journey!

From daily labourer to thriving farmer, Neang Mao’s story is a powerful example of how #FarmerCooperatives transform lives.

▶️ Watch the video and 🔖 read the story of Neang Mao
Read more: www.linkedin.com/pulse/rooted...
August 27, 2025 at 11:22 AM
✨ Quiz Answer Reveal ✨

⁉️ Question: The core principles that guide cooperatives are:
👉B. Ethics, Values & Community Ownership ✅

➡️ Unlike businesses driven solely by profit, cooperatives are powered by people and shared values.

#SeedingStrength #Cooperatives #Sustainability #Leadership
August 18, 2025 at 7:59 AM
🎥 Listen to Chhem Chen’s story—straight from the heart of rural #Cambodia.

As a youth farmer and staff member of Roneam Samaky Cooperative, Chhem doesn’t just work the land—she’s cultivating change.
August 13, 2025 at 9:46 AM
🧐 QUIZ TIME!
What core principles guide cooperatives?

A. Competition & personal profit
B. Ethics, values & community ownership
C. Private investment & dividends
D. None of the above

💬 Drop your answers in the comments 👇 and tag a friend to join the fun.

📅 We’ll reveal the answer in 3 days!
August 13, 2025 at 9:23 AM
💬 "#FarmerCooperatives offer an alternative to declining international aid."

In a powerful op-ed for @elpais.com, our President & CEO, Surita Sandosham, calls on donors to prioritize investments in farmer-led cooperatives—especially those championing women & youth—to achieve lasting food security.
August 11, 2025 at 8:21 AM
🚨#FreshOffThePress!
We’re excited to share this powerful piece published by The Diplomat:
“Self-Help Groups Are Transforming Women’s Lives in India”

Meet Gunja Das,once a housewife in rural Bihar, now a confident community Agro-vet Entrepreneur.

👉 Read the story: thediplomat.com/2025/08/self...
August 8, 2025 at 9:17 AM
🌾 It’s here! 🌾
Thrilled to launch our docu-film with #CNNNews18, spotlighting how farmer co-ops are driving change across Asia — from Nepal to Bangladesh, India to Cambodia.

🎥 Real stories of resilience, dignity & food system transformation: youtu.be/0QuUWo1r6XE?...

#SeedingStrength #HeiferAsia
#SeedingStrength:Heifer’s Mission to Transform Food Systems by Supporting Farmer Cooperative in Asia
YouTube video by CNN-News18
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August 4, 2025 at 9:06 AM
🎬 Coming Soon: Heifer’s Mission to Transform Food Systems by Supporting Farmer Cooperatives in Asia!

We’ve teamed up with CNN News18 to bring you a powerful new docu-film under the #SeedingStrength campaign in partnership with International Cooperative Alliance - Asia and Pacific.
August 4, 2025 at 5:33 AM