Heifer envisions a bold future as a world hunger charity, one in which more lives are transformed in a sustainable way. Our vision is a world where communities live together in peace and equitably sharing the resources of a healthy planet. The core of those principles is Passing on the Gift. For each livestock gift, families agree to pass on the offspring of that animal to another person in need. Giving an animal is like giving someone a small business, providing wool, milk, eggs and more. Animal donations can provide families a hand up, increasing access to medicine, school, food and a sustainable livelihood.