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.
New logo, new colours
Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Belgium recently updated its logo and colours. Minor but essential changes.
An award for quality management
After a self-assessment process supervised by Bbest, Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Belgium has received the label « Recognised for Excellence 3 star » for the quality of its management.
Film Festival “Perspectives on Pastoralism”
Vétérinaires Sans Frontières and CELEP organize a film festival about pastoralism on 15 October: 11 short films focusing on the lifestyle of nomadic herders and the problems they are facing around the world.
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.
Conference : Livestock business involvement in the global South
Can livestock business involvement in the global South help save the world? Join us on Thursday 30th October in Ghent and listen to the views of speakers from various backgrounds on livestock, business and sustainable development.
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.