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Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Suisse
Bern, CHImpact-drivenNGODevelopment CooperationAnimal Welfare
Impact3Sustainability Goals
LocationBern
About Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Suisse
Founded in 1988, Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Suisse (VSF-Suisse) is dedicated to "Healthy Animals, Healthy People, Healthy Environment." The organization supports 500 million people globally who rely on livestock for their livelihood, primarily in the Sahel and Horn of Africa. It strengthens community resilience by promoting animal health and productivity, provides emergency aid, and implements long-term development projects. VSF-Suisse works closely with local populations and operates with 150 staff in five African countries, in addition to its headquarters in Bern.
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Sustainability Goals
No Poverty
Promoting resilient livelihoods in livestock farming
VSF-Suisse strengthens the resilience of communities dependent on livestock, enhancing their productivity and developing value chains for animal products to improve living conditions and reduce poverty.
Zero Hunger
Enhancing food security through healthy livestock
The organization ensures food security and nutrition by providing basic veterinary care, training local animal health workers, and distributing healthy animals to at-risk populations.
Good Health & Well-Being
Linking animal health to human well-being
VSF-Suisse raises awareness about zoonoses and implements disease prevention strategies in livestock, directly contributing to the health and well-being of people in vulnerable communities.
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Q1What is the core mission of Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Suisse?+
The organization is committed to "Healthy Animals, Healthy People, Healthy Environment." It supports 500 million people globally who rely on livestock for their livelihood, particularly in the Sahel and Horn of Africa. The goal is to strengthen the resilience of these communities and sustainably improve their living conditions.
Q2Where does Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Suisse operate and how many staff are employed?+
VSF-Suisse operates with 150 local staff across five country offices in Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Ivory Coast, Somalia, Somaliland, Djibouti, South Sudan, and Togo. Its headquarters in Bern employs an additional 10 staff members.
Q3What are the main activities carried out by Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Suisse?+
The organization establishes basic veterinary care by training local animal health workers, conducts vaccination campaigns, and advises livestock owners. It also promotes environmentally friendly livestock farming, develops value chains, and provides emergency aid in crisis regions.
Q4Which partner organizations does Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Suisse collaborate with?+
VSF-Suisse is a recognized partner for project implementation with various foundations and international bodies such as the UN, SDC (Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation), and the EU. It also collaborates with Alliance Sufosec and VSF International.
Q5Where can interested individuals find job openings at Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Suisse?+
Current job openings at Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Suisse are available on the organization's official website. Interested individuals can visit the careers page at vsf-suisse.org/ueber-uns/stellen/.
