b'SPRING 2021 table of contents17 STRENGTH IN THE FACEOF ADVERSITYThe COVID-19 pandemic quickly put many people around the world, including farmers and others working in food systems, in extremely difficult financial situations. But in the midst of the crisis, Heifer International project participants are responding with resolve and resilience, finding ways to continue supporting their families and communities.COVER:Farmer and 30 REBUILDING IN THE agri-input entrepreneurLeah Amongi zooms SHADOW OF CONFLICT through the fields of Conscripted by Maoist rebels Dokolo District, Uganda. in their youth, Ganga Gharti (Photo by James Akena) and Rudra Pun met during TOP:Patricia Morocho, the Nepalese Civil War and a member of the La Changaescaped together toward the Collective supported byend of the conflict. Starting over Heifer, puts together basketswas difficult, but the couple of fresh produce for delivery in Cotopaxi, Ecuador. made a new life together with (Photo by Isadora Romero) the help of Heifer Nepal.HEIFER.ORG |3'