Ending Poverty and Hunger with Heifer International

Heifer International
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Kurt Lutgert, a philosopher, speaker, and author who has focused on spiritual topics for over 25 years, donates to many local and international philanthropic organizations. In the past, Kurt Lutgert has donated to Heifer International, an organization that seeks to change the world by fighting global hunger and poverty.

For the past 70 years, Heifer International has worked with both paid workers and volunteers to create prosperous communities in over 125 countries. Since its humble beginnings, the organization has pulled over 30 million families out of poverty and hunger by providing the resources needed to empower small-scale farmers.

Heifer International has developed cornerstones to aid community growth and work to link small-time farmers to local markets, which helps increase the community’s food production. Along with mentorship programs and partnerships with other non-profits worldwide, project partners learn new skills to not only survive, but to thrive.

Currently, Heifer International has a network of over 400,000 individuals and organizations committed to this incredible cause. Over 75 percent of the proceeds donated to the organization go directly to its projects.

The Nature Conservancy’s Young Volunteers

Nature Conservancy
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Real estate developer Kurt Lutgert is also an author and speaker who champions the concept of whole light wellness, which presents a method of unlocking joy and progress. In addition to his professional spiritual work, Kurt Lutgert volunteers with a number of charities, including the Nature Conservancy, a multinational organization devoted to conserving natural areas and increasing awareness of environmental concerns.

Active in over 72 countries, the nonprofit began small, with only a handful of ecologists, in 1951. Today, the Nature Conservancy has thousands of volunteers, both professional and simply concerned individuals, and offers a range of programs for all interested parties, including separate programs for young people. The non-profit’s youth programs allow students, even as young as five or six, to get involved with the Nature Conservancy, and become aware of environmental concerns in today’s world.

The organization offers three separate programs, depending on what interests each individual. One branch is educational and helps students learn the intricacies of nature and the science behind its inner workings. The second branch is volunteer-based and gives students the opportunity to take action by planting trees, cleaning beaches, or even going on group hikes. Finally, the third branch concerns older students and provides internships for young people interested in pursuing a career with the organization or regarding the environment. To learn more about each program, visit nature.org.