by Jaina Duperrex | 23. June 2025 | Ethiopia
In the dry, sun-scorched terrain of Kiliminsige Kebele, Dolo Ado Woreda, in Ethiopia’s Somali Region, the story of Mumow Elemey Elekey and her family shows just how much of a difference timely support can make when it reaches people before disaster strikes. For more... 
by Jaina Duperrex | 16. June 2025 | About VSF-Suisse
On Saturday, June 14, VSF-Suisse held its annual General Assembly at the agricultural campus Inforama near Bern. The Members gathered to hear about the achievements of the past year and our future endeavours. The Assembly concluded with a shared lunch, informal... 
by Jaina Duperrex | 11. June 2025 | About VSF-Suisse, Meet VSF!, South Sudan
Hello Dorine! Can you tell us about your background? I hail from Eastern Equatoria State in South Sudan, where I completed both my primary and secondary education. I later pursued a diploma in Public Administration and Management. My professional journey began with an... 
by Jaina Duperrex | 22. May 2025 | Food security, Mali
The “Milk Without Borders” project aims to improve the food and nutritional security of pastoral and agro-pastoral households in the SKBo region: Sikasso in Mali, Korhogo in Ivory Coast and Bobo Dioulasso in Burkina Faso. Its goal is to promote sustainable... 
by Jaina Duperrex | 7. May 2025 | Animal health, Ethiopia
In the remote expanse of Gubadad Kebele, situated in Ethiopia’s Somali Region, the pastoralist community — where sheep and goats dominate alongside camels and cattle — has long endured the devastating consequences of limited veterinary access. Until recently, Gubadad... 
by Jaina Duperrex | 5. May 2025 | Annual report
As we reflect on the year 2024, we are reminded of the remarkable resilience and strength demonstrated by the communities we work with in the Sahel region and the Horn of Africa. These regions faced profound challenges again this year, as the impacts of climate... 
by Jaina Duperrex | 23. April 2025 | Kenya
In the Lerata community of Samburu County, Kenya, the 2020-2022 drought caused by the La Niña had a devastating impact. Maritina Lenanyangerra’s story highlights the effects on the community and their livestock, a large part of which has been lost. VSF-Suisse’s DR-SRM... 
by Jaina Duperrex | 15. April 2025 | Togo
One of VSF-Suisse’s more recent and bigger projects in Togo, financed by the Fund for Regional Stabilisation and Development (FRSD) in Fragile Regions within ECOWAS, aims among other at creating jobs and calming tensions regarding the use of land between farmers... 
by Jaina Duperrex | 12. March 2025 | Animal health, South Sudan
In Panyijiar County, South Sudan, Napier grass is not only an important source of feed during the dry season, but it also improves the health of livestock all year round. Mrs Nyibol Wicjang Koak’s story highlights the importance of the Napier grass and of the training... 
by Jaina Duperrex | 4. March 2025 | About VSF-Suisse
We are delighted to introduce our new Global Strategy for the period 2025-2028. This document, outlining our vision, mission, goals, and impact, guides our continued efforts to improve animal health, food security and livelihoods across West and East Africa. ... 
by Jaina Duperrex | 27. February 2025 | Press release
The stop-work order by USAID has triggered an earthquake in the humanitarian and development sectors. Accordingly, on the 25th of January at VSF-Suisse we carried out a risk analysis and initiated immediate measures. Directly funded by USAID and affected with... 
by Jaina Duperrex | 20. February 2025 | Kenya, Meet VSF!
Within the SDC co-funded RAISE project, under Fastenaktion lead, VSF-Suisse is with the Centre for Minority Rights Development (CEMIRIDE) in Kenya. Nyang’ori Ohenjo, co-founder and currently Team Lead of CEMIRIDE, was invited to provide a statement on 18... 
by Jaina Duperrex | 30. January 2025 | Kenya
As part of the RAISE project, VSF-Suisse is working with Fastenaktion and various local NGOs, including the Centre for Minority Rights Development (Cemiride) in Kenya. Nyang’ori Ohenjo from Cemiride visited Switzerland last week and represented his organization... 
by Jaina Duperrex | 20. January 2025 | Ethiopia, One Health
In response to severe healthcare challenges in Ethiopia’s Moyale woreda of the Somali Regional State, a Community Based One Health Insurance scheme was launched in January last year. This initiative has since improved access to both human and veterinary... 
by Communication VSF-Suisse | 14. January 2025 | About VSF-Suisse, Meet VSF!, Togo
Hello Géraud! Can you tell us about your background? I completed my studies in Senegal to become a veterinarian and subsequently pursued further training in France, where I earned a master’s degree in hygiene and quality in animal production. Before joining... 
by Communication VSF-Suisse | 9. December 2024 | South Sudan
Theshloach Wie and Dorcus Deng The VSF-Suisse South Sudan Country Office in partnership with the State Ministry of Gender Child and Social Welfare, as well as UN, international and national organizations celebrated the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence... 
by Communication VSF-Suisse | 14. November 2024 | Animal health, Animal well-being, Ethiopia, Food security
A team assembled from the Animal Health department of the Adadle Woreda Pastoralist Development Office of Somali region of Ethiopia, consisting of 14 animal health experts and 10 Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs), participated in a vaccination campaign funded by... 
by Communication VSF-Suisse | 11. November 2024 | About VSF-Suisse, Meet VSF!, South Sudan
Hello ! Can you tell us about your background? My Name is Issa John, and I am South Sudanese. I joined VSF-Suisse in 2012 as a Project Manager. I am an agronomist by profession with a bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Agriculture and Extension and a master in... 
by Communication VSF-Suisse | 7. October 2024 | Drought, Food security, Horn of Africa
Diagram of El Niño and La Niña climatic phenomenon (Source: NOAA Climate.gov) La Niña, the counterpart of the El Niño climate phenomenon, is characterized by a cooling of sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean and atmospheric pressure anomalies. This phenomenon... 
by Communication VSF-Suisse | 23. September 2024 | About VSF-Suisse, Meet VSF!, Togo
Hello ! Can you tell us about your background? My name is Alexandra Badabo, and I am from the Kara region in northern Togo. From a young age, I have been passionate about nutrition and development, which inspired me to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Agri-food and... 
by Communication VSF-Suisse | 27. August 2024 | Capacity building, Food security, South Sudan
VSF-Suisse, with support from the Swiss Development and Cooperation Office at the Embassy of Switzerland in Juba, Republic of South Sudan is implementing a three-year project (PROWIGA), currently in its third year of implementation. The project aims at improving food... 
by Communication VSF-Suisse | 9. August 2024 | Animal health, Capacity building, One Health, Somalia
Somalia experiences recurrent food and nutrition crises, widespread insecurity, underdeveloped infrastructure, and natural hazards such as drought and floods, which are exacerbated by climate change. Despite livestock production being the mainstay of Surgudud... 
by Communication VSF-Suisse | 23. July 2024 | Animal health, Capacity building, One Health, Togo
Antibiotic resistance is recognized as one of the top ten global threats to public health by the World Health Organization (WHO). It is estimated to be responsible for approximately 27.3 deaths in 100,000 per year in Africa. This issue is a daily concern, particularly... 
by Communication VSF-Suisse | 19. July 2024 | About VSF-Suisse, Ethiopia, Meet VSF!
Hello Roman! Can you tell us about your background? My name is Roman Yilma, and I was born in Oromia Region in Ethiopia, one of the most rural areas of the country. I completed my elementary and high school education in Addis Ababa, the capital city. Later, I pursued... 
by Communication VSF-Suisse | 20. June 2024 | Animal health, Capacity building, Ethiopia, Horn of Africa, One Health
Bokola Kebele[1] is a pastoral village of Oromia Region, Ethiopia. In November 2020, when VSF-Suisse started conducting “One Health facilities capacity assessment” under One Health Units for Human, Environment, Animal and Livelihoods (HEAL) Project inception phase,... 
by Philipp Hayoz | 18. June 2024 | About VSF-Suisse
On Saturday, June 15, The members of VSF-Suisse were invited to the annual General Assembly. This year the event was held at the Zoo in Basel. After a behind-the-scenes tour of the Zoo’s own veterinary clinic and the visit of some of the many animals, the 50 attendees... 
by Communication VSF-Suisse | 17. May 2024 | Drought, Food security, Mali
Over the past five years, the tri-border area of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger has become a significant hotspot for multiple crises, causing uncertainty in rural communities. The Sahel region has been marked by recurring periods of drought, leading to food and... 
by Communication VSF-Suisse | 14. May 2024 | About VSF-Suisse, Mali, Meet VSF!
Hi Boulabassi! Who are you and where do you come from? My name is Boulabassi Coumaré and I come from Mali. I was born in King in the rural commune of Falo, about 200 km east of Bamako At the age of seven, I moved away from my parents to attend public school in the... 
by Communication VSF-Suisse | 18. April 2024 | Animal well-being, Capacity building, Environmental protection, Food security, Togo
Mr. Akowe Loukou lives in Bago (Tchamba) in the Central Region of Togo, where he has been involved in farming and trading since his youth. Aged 38 and a father of three children, he lives mainly from the production of maize, soy, and cashews. Five years ago, having... 
by VSF-Suisse | 27. March 2024 | About VSF-Suisse, Kenya, Meet VSF!
Hi Genevieve! What is your full name and where are you from? My name is Genevieve Atieno Owuor, and I hail from Kenya. I was born in Tanzania, where my father was employed. I initiated my primary education in Tanzania before relocating to Kenya with my parents when I... 
