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Request for Proposal (RFP)

Consultancy to Conduct Social Capital Impacts Assessment.

Heifer Project International (HPI) is a global non-profit working to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth by using sustainable practices and engaging smallholder farmers in agricultural and animal husbandry development. Heifer was founded on the simple belief that ending hunger begins with giving people the means to feed themselves, generate income and achieve sustainable livelihoods. As a private, non-governmental organization based in Little Rock, Arkansas, HPI has created lasting change for farming households in over 125 countries across Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe for over 80 years. HPI partner with institutions and stakeholders at every level to build an ecosystem that fosters scaling of community-based enterprises and generate sustainable and equitable return to the producers and small holder farmers. More information about Heifer is available at: www.heifer.org.  

Heifer International has long been recognized for its drive to end hunger, poverty, and care for the Earth. Heifer's Values-Based Holistic Community Development (VBHCD) model, with its 12 pillars for Just and sustainable development, is the foundation of her work. With this strong foundation, Heifer focuses her pro-poor work by creating wealth through viable value chains that harness the social capital of communities to drive market development.

Passing on the Gift is the hallmark of Heifer International VBHCD approach. The approach is centered on the premise that each farming family receiving an animal gift from Heifer should pass on the first female offspring from that gift to another family in need. Since its creation in 1944, Heifer Project International has assisted 42.8 million households of whom 1.4 million households are from Rwanda.

Purpose and Objective

The social capital impact assessment will analyze the overall impact of the VBHCD approach in terms of its contribution to achievement of the project objectives.  Specifically, the assessment will analyze, and document the influence of the VBHCP implementation approach on different aspects of beneficiaries' livelihoods including food security, income etc.

How to Apply

Detailed terms of reference can be accessed as an attachment below.

All registered and interested companies are requested to submit their proposals, marked with clear subject line: “Consultancy to Conduct Social Capital Impact Assessment” to procurement-rw@heifer.org not later than February 17, 2025, at 5.00pm Kigali time.

Done on February 5^th, 2025.

Heifer International Rwanda Management