by Communication VSF-Suisse | 3. April 2019 | Country updates, Togo
In West Africa, for many agro-pastoralists –so-called “transhumant” peoples—the season of migration has begun. Similar to Swiss farmers who in summer move their livestock to the alps to benefit from the lush mountain pastures, transhumant groups around the...
by Communication VSF-Suisse | 1. April 2019 | Vaccinate for Africa
Little to go! Swiss veterinarians support their colleagues in Africa: This year VSF-Suisse’s traditional vaccination week will take place for the 14th time. During this vaccination week, which will take place from 13-18 May 2019, veterinary clinics throughout...
by Communication VSF-Suisse | 6. March 2019 | Kenya
A camel and its calf take a rest during a quiet moment. © Tom Martin (martinundmartin.eu) During droughts, food and water are scarce, animals become emaciated, give less milk, are more susceptible to disease and incur a higher mortality rate. As a result, thousands of...
by Communication VSF-Suisse | 23. November 2018 | About VSF-Suisse, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan
VSF-Suisseand VSF-Germanyorganised a joint workshop in Nairobi in mid-November. The aim of the workshop was to strengthen the cooperation between the two organisations and to develop a joint strategy for the Horn of Africa. VSF-Suisse and VSF-Germany are both members...
by Communication VSF-Suisse | 23. October 2018 | About VSF-Suisse
VSF-Suisse celebrated its 30th anniversary in Bern. We were delighted about the numerous visits by friends, supporters and partners. After an informal exchange, an interesting panel discussion on the subject of One Health took place. The One Health approach combines...
by Communication VSF-Suisse | 6. September 2018 | Togo
My name is Christian, I am programme manager for West Africa at VSF-Suisse. In July I visited our project in Togo. I am pleased to share with you some impressions from the region of the Abdoulaye Forest. Although this forest was declared a nature reserve in 1951, it...
by Communication VSF-Suisse | 30. July 2018 | Vaccinate for Africa
Almost two months have already passed since “Vaccinate for Africa” week 2018. Many thanks to all veterinary practices who took part in this important campaign! The top 10 veterinary practices currently include Bessy’s Kleintierklinik AG from...
by Communication VSF-Suisse | 11. May 2018 | Country updates, Mali, Togo
In March 2018, CELEP (Coalition of European lobbies for Eastern African pastoralism) organized a one-weaklearning tour on dairy for representatives from West Africa to Kenya. The first day of the CELEP learning tour brought the representatives to Isiolo to learn about...
by Communication VSF-Suisse | 21. September 2017 | Country updates
In Isiolo County (Kenya), herders usually live far away from veterinary health services. With the local veterinary authorities and our partner Biovision, we trained 18 members of the local communities in animal diseases reporting, and we equipped them with a...
by Communication VSF-Suisse | 25. August 2017 | Country updates, South Sudan
In many countries, donkeys help the inhabitants for land cultivation and they transport water as well as commodities. Nevertheless, their well-being and their health are often neglected. “During the training session provided by VSF-Suisse, we were asked to list the...
by Communication VSF-Suisse | 17. August 2017 | Vaccinate for Africa
Veterinarians and their clients support the ongoing training of smart young people in Africa: thanks to the commitment of veterinarians throughout all Switzerland, our 2017 “Vaccinate for Africa” week has already raised 37’141 Francs. This event was made...