From 1 July 2021, the duo bequest will no longer apply in the Flemish Region. The tax advantage will therefore be abolished. If you used it in your will, we recommend that you consult your notary as soon as possible in order to adapt your will to your wishes.
Get 60% of your donations back in 2020!
In 2020, the tax reduction for donations to approved institutions such as ours will increase from 45% to 60% in Belgium. So your donation of 40 euros will actually only cost you 16 euros.
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.
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.
Who is behind our volunteer effort?
Some volunteers are resolutely dedicated, year after year, by our side, to strengthen our actions. Let us introduce you to three of our fervent volunteers.
Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Belgium is looking for a new Director (m/f)
After 7 years of enthusiastic and committed work within Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Belgium, our General Director, Joep van Mierlo, has decided that it is time for a change in his career. “ I need a new challenge to keep my focus and energy,” says Joep. As from the 1st of June, he will be joining the Center for Development Innovation at the Wageningen University (his Alma Mater), in the Netherlands, where he will develop the livestock branch of the Center.
“Beestig!” in Uganda: behind the scenes
Those of you who visit the Facebookpage of Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Belgium regularly have probably noticed already that a camera crew was working in Karamoja, Uganda. They were shooting scenes for the VTMKzoom-show “Beestig!”. The unique – and often hilarious – sequences will be broadcast by VTMKzoom in November, but here we give you an exclusive look behind the scenes.
Our advertisement for the Solidarity Award 2014
Every summer the Flemish newspaper De Standaard organizes its competition for the Solidarity Award. Today, we reveal the advertisement Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Belgium sent in for this annual competition for nonprofit organizations.