Comments on: Fighting Hunger with Travel and Books

By: pen4hire

pen4hire — Tue, 05 May 2009 21:50:29 +0000

Hi Jennifer. I replied directly, but just wanted to encourage you to check out Heifer. They are very active in Africa and really do wonderful work.

By: Jennifer Margulis

Jennifer Margulis — Tue, 05 May 2009 20:13:05 +0000

I’ve never heard of Heifer International but I’d like to check it out. I wonder if they do any work in Niger?

By: pen4hire

pen4hire — Fri, 01 May 2009 05:18:59 +0000

Thanks so much for your comment, and your support of Heifer. The trips sound wonderful, don’t they?

By: landguppy

landguppy — Fri, 01 May 2009 05:14:08 +0000

I love Heifer International and think the more publicity they get the better. Our CSA has donated more than $10,000 in the last three years to them. Maybe when my son is older, we’ll do one of the tours.

By: pen4hire

pen4hire — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:03:49 +0000

Thanks to all of you who commented. I hope you will tell your friends to take a look at this post, too.

By: travelgal

travelgal — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:52:40 +0000

Great story! I’m a big fan of Heifer (my friends kids get donations made in their names most years) but didn’t know they did tours.

By: Keith

Keith — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:00:54 +0000

A great article highlighting a great cause. It’s a great thing that these types of tours (I like to call them ‘Lend-a-Hand holidays’) are becoming more commonplace. It really builds awareness and gives us a chance to contribute…. while on holiday!

By: ruth pennebaker

ruth pennebaker — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:22:00 +0000

Vera Marie — Thanks for the reminder that doing something you love — like traveling or reading — can be combined with doing something worthwhile for others. Very thoughtful, valuable post.