The VSF-Suisse Team
VSF-Suisse was founded in 1988 by veterinary medicine students at the University of Bern. Today, we are a medium-sized NGO, employing over 150 local staff in five African country offices and ten at our headquarters in Bern. All our colleagues in the country offices are local specialists. Together, we manage around 50 projects in Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Mali, Niger, Somalia, South Sudan, Chad, and Togo.
As a member of the Sufosec Alliance for Sustainable Nutrition and the VSF International network, VSF-Suisse works closely with strategic partners to achieve maximum impact. VSF-Suisse is a partner organization of Swiss Solidarity and Zewo-certified – a testament to its transparency, economic efficiency, and effective use of funds.
Country Offices
Bern Headquarters Team
The Volunteer Board
Vested interests: Society of Swiss Veterinarians GST (Board member with advisory vote)
Vested interests: Chairman of the Board of the sites and Medical Director (Anicura Switzerland), member of the Board (Employing Veterinarians Association SVAT), sporadic involvement as a surgeon (NetAP Network for Animal Protection)
Vested interests: Member of the Board of Solafrica
Experts
Our experts were nominated by the board.
How we work together and grow
At VSF Suisse, we combine expertise with a genuine commitment to the people and animals of Africa. Our culture is built on respectful collaboration among equals and the belief that small teams can make a big difference. Our management team, comprising country directors and headquarters management, jointly leads the organization.
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Our work is only possible because people like you support us. With your donation, you help keep animals healthy and give families a future.
Open positions & tenders
We are looking for talented people who share our mission and want to make a difference
Kindly send your bits to: Office.Nairobi@vsf-suisse.org and cc: francis.lekapana@vsf-suisse.org; catherine.amuti@vsf-suisse.org; davis.ikiror@vsf-suisse.org; Justus.namatsi@vsf-suisse.org; the deadline for submission of the bids is Wednesday, 19th August 2026, 5:00PM EAST.
Kindly send your bits to: Office.Nairobi@vsf-suisse.org and cc: francis.lekapana@vsf-suisse.org; catherine.amuti@vsf-suisse.org; davis.ikiror@vsf-suisse.org; Justus.namatsi@vsf-suisse.org; the deadline for submission of the bids is Wednesday, 19th August 2026, 5:00PM EAST.
Kindly send your bits to: Office.Nairobi@vsf-suisse.org and cc: francis.lekapana@vsf-suisse.org; catherine.amuti@vsf-suisse.org; davis.ikiror@vsf-suisse.org; Justus.namatsi@vsf-suisse.org; the deadline for submission of the bids is Wednesday, 19th August 2026, 5:00PM EAST.
Kindly send your bits to: Office.Nairobi@vsf-suisse.org and cc: francis.lekapana@vsf-suisse.org; catherine.amuti@vsf-suisse.org; davis.ikiror@vsf-suisse.org; Justus.namatsi@vsf-suisse.org; the deadline for submission of the bids is Wednesday, 19th August 2026, 5:00PM EAST.
Supporting private animal healthcare professionals to provide poultry healthcare services in Busia and Bungoma CountiesThrough the "Promoting Job Creation and Income Generation for Women and Youth Along the Indigenous Chicken Value Chain in Western Kenya" (JOIN) Project, VSF-Suisse, in collaboration with the County Governments of Busia and Bungoma, intends to support practising private animal healthcare professionals in acquiring basic equipment for the delivery of poultry healthcare services, especially vaccinations, on a cost-sharing basis, in the following wards:Busia County: Angurai South, Malaba South, Nambale Township, Bukhayo East, Busibwabo, and Matayos South.Bungoma County: Namwela, Lwandanyi, South Kulisiru/Malakisi, Tuuti Marakaru, Bukembe West, East Sang'alo, Khasoko, Siboti, and West Bukusu.Only one professional will be supported in each ward.
