Heifer International takes on its biggest project to date — an $800 million campaign to alleviate hunger and educate the world.

By Margaret Battistelli Gardner

Heifer International recently was awarded the prestigious Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize, which could be considered the Nobel Prize for humanitarian organizations. In the nine years since the award has been presented, Heifer is only the second U.S. nonprofit to receive the honor.

“We couldn’t be more pleased and proud,” Jared says. “The cash gift is extraordinary, and we are pleased to receive it, but the recognition is worth so much more than that. It adds to our credibility and recognizes Heifer’s work in making a difference in the world.”