Niger
With over 37 million cattle, Niger is undoubtedly a country of livestock keepers. However, veterinary care in rural areas is often inadequate. Repeated droughts lead to chronic shortages of grain and animal feed, which causes food crises. As a result, livestock keepers are constantly having to adapt to the unpredictable climate. In addition, insecurity caused by the presence of non-state armed groups is leading to major population movements across the country. These internally displaced people leave behind their means of subsistence, particularly their livestock.
How we help
Services for transhumant livestock keepers
We have set up an information system for transhumant livestock keepers to provide them with regular and essential information to facilitate their work and mobility in the Sahel.
Food aid
In the context of insecurity in the Sahel, we provide food aid to internally displaced people and their host families in the period between harvests.
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Local partners
NGO DIKO: NGO promoting social justice, fighting inequality and respecting human rights.
NGO GAJEL Sudu Baba: cultural action group for the promotion and development of young livestock farmers.
Contact
Issaka Dan Dano
Country representative Niger (Niamey)
niger@vsf-belgium.org