Mission and vision
Our vision
"Healthy animals, healthy people."We believe that
Every person has the right to decent living conditions and international solidarity is of the utmost importance. The earth, livestock and people are inextricably linked in a chain, in which animals are a factor in sustainable development. "Development gives increased choices to beneficiary populations.
Our mission
"Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Belgium improves the well-being of disadvantaged populations in developing countries through the optimisation of livestock farming."
Our approach: to work in partnership, to train, to empower, to raise awareness
- To establish partnerships based on mutual respect to further a common goal.
- To put ourselves at the service of vulnerable populations as part of a constant learning process.
- To train and to empower communities, and to strengthen local partners involved in livestock.
- To respect the environment, local culture and laws, human rights, traditional knowledge and animal welfare.
- To use ethical approaches and participatory and culturally relevant technology to achieve our goals.
- To raise awareness among the wider public regarding development issues, with emphasis on the role of animals as a key factor in sustainable development.
- To implement projects in both development and emergency contexts, according to the principle of impartiality.
Our values: Respect, Transparency, Sustainability
- VSF Belgium always follows its code of ethics.
- VSF Belgium’s management is transparent and we are accountable to our stakeholders.
- The activities initiated by VSF Belgium and partners are sustainable.
- VSF Belgium is an equal opportunities employer concerned with staff development.
Our structure: Non-profit organisation registered as an NGO
- VSF Belgium is a non-profit organisation officially registered as an NGO by the Belgian government and several international organisations and African governments.
- VSF Belgium has a professional staff, both international and national.
- VSF Belgium is a member of VSF Europa.
