In order to recognise the worldwide value and importance of pastoralism, we support the proposal of the Mongolian government to adopt an International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists.
Activity report 2019
Discover the activities carried out by our teams in 2019 in our latest activity report.
One Health, a holistic approach to address the key challenges of livestock keepers in the South
The VSF International network, of which we are a member, focussed on the added value of One Health to improve the well-being of humans, animals and the environment in the South. Check out their new publications.
Livestock and climate change in the global South
Nowadays, livestock is often considered a major cause of greenhouse gas emissions, which are specific to industrial production systems. Conversely, the positive impact of family farming in the fight against climate change is little known and often underestimated.
Local milk, an emerging value chain in West Africa.
In West Africa, livestock keeping has been developed essentially in the Sudano-Sahelian area, where it is at the heart of the economy. Mali and Niger are the largest milk producers in the region, with herds numbering close to 10 million animals and cow’s milk production standing at 309 and 486 million litres per year respectively. These countries are also major … Read More
Webinar : Covid-19 and the milk crisis
On the occasion of World Milk Day, we organize a webinar this Friday 29 May on the escalation of the milk crisis in West-Africa and Europe because of the Covid-19 crisis. With European and West-African experts and European MP Michèle Rivasi, we will focus on short- and long-term solutions for milk producers in Europe and West-Africa.
Activity report 2018
Discover our activity and financial reports for 2018. Each year, Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Belgium reports on its activities and projects over the past year. This is how we show our committment and accountability to our donors, volunteers, employees and partner organizations in Belgium and Africa.
Really Clever! on Ketnet : poo bag
Maureen, Esther and Marthe built a poo bag (or biogas installation) with Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Belgium, which allows them to cook with cow farts or biogas. And that’s really clever!
The Maasai Life in Tanzania
In this 13-minute video, two young Maasai tell us about how their community’s lifestyle is under pressure, particularly due to climate change. Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Belgium helps them find solutions.
Policy Brief: Women empowerment through family livestock farming
In its sixth policy brief, Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Belgiums focuses on family livestock farming and its potential in ensuring rural women’s empowerment.