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Geese named Glenda & Rygel

HEAR what’s so special about GEESE and learn why Tropical Living will buy a goose on your behalf for a family in need. Time to Listen: 1:24 minutes. (We’ve included the sounds of sweet little goslings for you to enjoy.)

Geese — Geese named Glenda & Rygel

For centuries, geese have been among the most versatile and useful domestic animals in the world. Geese are easy to raise, don't require much shelter and can easily adapt to hot, wet or cold weather. They find a good portion of their food by themselves, and they efficiently dispose of weeds, gobble up insects, slugs and snails and fertilize the soil with their droppings, all of which results in better crops. Best of all, they're highly efficient producers of animal protein for families who otherwise subsist mostly on starches. With geese, not only do you get eggs, feathers and down, but you get vigilant "watchdogs," too! “Passing on the Gift” means the recipients agree to share the offspring of donated animals with others in need, who in turn agree to pass on an animal, creating a chain of income and self-reliance that keeps on giving.

Tropical Living says “Thank You” with Heifer International

As Tropical Living's way of saying “thank you", whenever you buy an island, rent one of our properties for a week or longer, or buy one of our homeware collections, Tropical Living will purchase a livestock animal from Heifer International on your behalf for a family in need. Heifer International is a non-profit community development organization whose goal for over 60 years has been to help end world hunger and poverty through self-reliance and sustainability. They have a simple but powerful vision: that a gift of livestock and training can transform the lives of impoverished families. They help by teaching people how to produce food and income for themselves using donated animals. Heifer also helps communities flourish through small loans and enterprise planning and has helped more than seven million families lift themselves from poverty to self-reliance, providing hope for the future for hungry families all over the world.