Vétérinaires Sans Frontières International

An international network of non-profit organizations working all over the world with hundreds of projects in the field of agriculture and livestock production, animal health and animal welfare, to support small-scale farmers

Pastoralism

Pastoralism supports between 200 and 600 million people in drylands, mountainous and marginal lands. VSF International works to support pastoralist communities and advocates to recognize the multiple economic, social, cultural and environmental functions of pastoralism.

Healthy people, healthy animals, healthy environment

VSF International aims to raise awareness on the positive role of livestock, sustainable agriculture and small scale integrated farming systems as a key factor for sustainable livelihood development.

Our purpouse and belief »

Fight poverty by supporting small-scale farmers, livestock keepers and pastoralists

VSF International supports families and producers organisations through technical and methodological support on livestock and agroecological production systems.

Our expertise »

Active in 38 countries

VSF International’s members are active in the implementation of sustainable development programs in 38 countries in Africa, the Americas and Asia, with over 200 projects.

Where we work »

VSF International promotes a holistic approach, integrating human, animal and environmental health, and pursues humanitarian, development, scientific, educational and advocacy objectives.

Better Living Conditions

Ensure better living conditions for the most vulnerable populations

One Health

Affirm principles of “One Health”, promoting a healthy and sustainable relationship between humans, animals and their environment.

Food Sovereignty

Support agroecological production models and promote food sovereignty

Veterinary care and knowledge

Promote food safety and food and nutritional security through veterinary care and knowledge

Latest news:

Pastoralism towards sustainable development

Why is it important to support pastoralism? What challenges do pastoralists face all around the globe? What actions are needed to overcome these challenges and promote sustainable pastoralism? Find it out in this infographics that builds on the outcomes of the project... read more

The Cancun Statement for the promotion of sustainable pastoralism

VSF International is among the 50 organisations that endorsed the “Cancun Statement”, calling for the promotion of sustainable pastoralism and livestock production for the conservation of biodiversity in grasslands and rangelands. The statement was... read more

Better approaches in support of pastoralism. Article published in the magazine Farming Matters

The article “Better approaches in support of pastoralism” by VSF International has been published in the December 2016 issue of the magazine Farming Matters, dedicated to pastoralism. “Listening to pastoralism” is the latest issue of Farming... read more

Securing pastoralists’ land tenure rights – article published in the journal Rural 21

The article “Securing pastoralists’ land tenure rights” by VSF International has been published in the issue 3/216 of the journal Rural 21, dedicated to Land Governance. Land is a major source of people’s identities and livelihoods as well as being a key... read more

Conference – The Path to the Greener Pastures: Pastoralism, the backbone of the world’s dry lands

On Monday 5 September 2016, Vétérinaires Sans Frontières International will organise a side event on pastoralism at the AITVM-STVM conference in Berlin. Building on the long-lasting experience of the 11 members of the VSF International network with pastoral... read more

Tropical Animal Diseases and Veterinary Public Health: Joining forces to meet future global challenges

From 4 to 8 September 2016, the first Joint International Conference of the Association of Institutions for Tropical Veterinary Medicine (AITVM) and the Society of Tropical Veterinary Medicine (STVM) will take place at the Humboldt Universitaet zu Berlin. The... read more