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As you research your “Aid to Africa” organization, be sure to consider the following:

1. How long has the organization been in existence? The Heifer International organization has been in existence for over 60 years.

2. Who founded it? Heifer was founded by a guy named Dan West.

3. Where is it headquartered? The headquarters of Heifer is 1 World Ave. P.O. Box 8058 Little Rock, Arkansas, 72203.

4. What is its purpose? The purpose of the organization is to provide families in need with animals to help with hunger, and poverty. Heifer does this by providing livestock, training to the owners, and other services to small farmers in communities worldwide.

5. Does it provide assistance just to Africa, or is it active around the world? The organization is available to many countries including Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, United States, Russia, Ukraine, Germany, Pakistan, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Cameroon, ect. As this information shows that Heifer is available worldwide, and is not limited to just Africa,

6. Which problem(s) is it addressing in Africa? In Africa, Heifer is addressing Hunger and Poverty.

7. Does it provide assistance to just one or several countries in Africa? Heifer provides it’s assistance to about 10 countries in Africa.

8. How does the organization raise money for its efforts? The organizatin earns it’s money from projects at schools, at work offices, from fundraisers, and from those generous individuals who donate.

9. What is your organization's budget?

10. How much of the money it collects for Africa is used for overhead (expenses)?

11. Have the reviews of your organization's efforts been favorable or critical, i.e., what kind of a "report card" has it been getting?

12. How would you rate your organization's efforts? Has it done "a good job?" Yes this organization has done a good job. It has donated many animals worldwide. It has help bring families out of poverty.

13. Do you think donating money to your organization is worthwhile?

Yes, this organization is very worthwhile. This organization has help end poverty for many families.