Race to Feed
"Race to Feed" is Heifer International - Hong Kong's annual fundraising event, aiming at raising public awareness of Heifer's poverty alleviation work and raising funds to support Heifer's program in China.
"Race to Feed" is an eleven-legged race to enhance team spirit and group collaboration. Teams of 10 members are required to tie legs together to form 11 legs and compete on the lawn and overcome obstacles along the route.
Race to Feed 2009
Thank you so much for all sponsors and teams' participation in Race to Feed 2009 held on October 31 which was critical in making the event such a successful one!
The event raised a whopping HK$5.8 million. Through Race to Feed 2009 is over, what all the donors have given will sparkle an indefinite chain of giving, with Heifer's "Passing on the Gift".
Use of Race to Feed 2009 Donations
Donations raised through Race to Feed 2009 will go towards Heifer's program in Tibet, Sichuan and Yunnan to lift rural families out of poverty.
Around 600 original families will be able to improve their livelihood through raising livestock, including dairy cows, pigs, goats. With Heifer's assistance, the families will form self-help groups which ensure that changes made possible through donations will be sustainable. Besides, training on animal management, holistic community development, hygiene, health & environmental protection, HIV/AIDS prevention and gender equity etc. will be provided. Within 3 years, an additional 1200 families will be assisted through "Passing on the Gift", thereby multiplying the impact of gifts given by donors.
Progress of Project Supported by "Race to Feed 2008"
Donations from Race to Feed 2008 were used to support "Sichuan Earthquake Rehabilitation Project", aiming to help around 4000 victim families by providing livestock such as cattle, goats, pigs and chickens as well as training on animal husbandry, Self-Help Group management and disaster prevention to them. In addition another 9000 families would benefit from "Passing on the Gift". Details of project progress
