Rangelands cover more than half of the Earth’s land surface and form the foundation for the lives of millions of people and animals. Yet these ecosystems are under pressure. Veterinarians Without Borders is committed to sustainable livestock farming and strengthens local communities in Africa to protect rangelands and support pastoralists.
Read how we work with VSF International to fight for a future where pastoralists, animals, and nature thrive together.
Armed conflicts, mass displacement, and environmental degradation in South Kivu are increasing the risk of zoonotic diseases. On 4 December 2025 in Brussels, VSF-B, Doctors of the World, and Search for Common Ground will show how the One Health approach links human, animal, and environmental health to strengthen resilience in conflict zones.
In northern Benin, livestock farmers face major challenges every day: animal diseases, limited access to medication, and a lack of veterinary care. Discover how the opening of the Natitingou veterinary clinic is changing that.
Solidarity is not spoken, it is lived.
Through a system of sheep redistribution based on the principle of “give-receive-pass on”, women come together, share knowledge, and gain autonomy. Clarisse and Noya testify to the tangible changes in their daily lives. Livestock farming not only strengthens the social fabric, it also gives women a new role within their households and communities.
November 2023 marked the start of the second phase of our Humanitarian Protection Programme in Burkina Faso, Niger, the DR Congo and Uganda. Eighteen months later, we are seeing how our efforts have changed lives: families who can protect their animals, livestock keepers who stand stronger in the face of the challenges brought by climate change and communities who live together in peace. In this article, you will find out about what we have achieved with our partners.
Since the successive seizure of Goma and Bukavu at the end of January, eastern Congo has once again become the scene of bloody conflict. According to the UN Refugee Agency, the fighting has displaced more than 400,000 people since early February. Most of them have lost everything. The humanitarian situation is worsening by the day. Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Belgium is preparing to intervene as quickly as possible to help as many people as we can.
In regions of Africa where livestock keeping forms the backbone of daily life, a goat, chicken or cow means much more than just food or trade. These animals are the building blocks of women’s economic independence, allowing them to strengthen their position in the community. Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Belgium contributes to this, both by providing animals for women who need them and by offering support and training. That is how these women gain the knowledge and resources they need to build a more sustainable future. Here are the stories of Marie-Rose, Justine and Minata.
40 years of Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Belgium: four decades of dedication, innovation and collaboration to support livestock keepers all around the world. From the fight against rinderpest to sustainable livestock keeping, this article will tell you how a small initiative grew into an organisation with global impact.
From vaccination campaigns in Niger to the launch of a new digital tool in rural Burundi, Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Belgium certainly kept itself busy in 2024. Join us for a look back at our achievements over the past year, with both international and local partners.
