http://www.fao.org/pastoralist-knowledge-hub/pastoralist-networks/regional-networks/north-africa-and-the-near-east/en/ Margherita Gomarasca presented the structure and objectives of VSF International at the Meeting of North African and West Asian Pastoralists that took place from 14-15 January 2016 in Hammamet, Tunisia. ©FAO: www.fao.org

1. vsf-international.org
North Africa and West Asia regional meeting with pastoralists and livestock breeders
Hammamet, 14-16 January 2016
Margherita Gomarasca
Coordinatrice VSF International

2. AVSF (France)
www.avsf.org
avsf@avsf.org
DIO (The Netherlands)
www.dio.nl
dio@dio.nl
DZG/VSF Belgium
www.vsf-belgium.org
info@vsf-belgium.org
SIVtro - VSF Italy
www.veterinarisenzafrontiere.it
info@veterinarisenzafrontiere.it
TOG/VSF Austria
www.vsf.at
office@vsf.at
TOG/VSF Germany
www.togev.de
info@togev.org
VBH/VSF Czech Republic
www.vsf-cz.eu
modry@vsf-cz.eu
VSF Justicia Alimentaria Global
(Spain)
http://www.vsf.org.es
VSF Portugal
www.vsfportugal.org
VSF Suisse
www.vsf-suisse.ch
info@vsf-suisse.ch
VWB/VSF Canada
www.vetswithoutborders.ca
info@vetswithoutborders.ca
VSF-Int network – 11 members

3. HEALTHY ANIMALS
HEALTHY PEOPLE
HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT
DES ANIMAUX SAINS
DES HUMAINS EN BONNE SANTÉ
UN ENVIRONNEMENT DURABLE
Vision

4. • Food sovereignty, food security and food safety are basic
human rights;
• The healthy and sustainable relationship between
humans, animals and their environment is of the utmost
importance for the livelihoods and living conditions of all
people;
• Food safety and security through veterinary care and
knowledge are crucial for improving livelihoods of
vulnerable populations.
Vision

5. 3 position papers:
Small Scale Livestock
Farming and food
sovereignty:
Livestock and
climate change
Agroecology and
One Health
**Click on the images to be redirected to the website**
Vision

6. • Raise awareness about the positive role of livestock and
small-scale integrated farming systems (family farming) as a
key factor for sustainable livelihood development
• Promote exchange of experiences between members and
local partners, contributing to capacity building through
participatory approaches
• Strengthen collaboration in the field between members:
resources, staff, knowledge management…
Mission

7. • In total: 40 million €/year, 200 projects in 40 countries*:
* Data 2014 (ongoing update)
Member’s projects

8. • Focus on livestock:
– Agriculture and animal production
– Animal health and veterinary services
– Marketing and value chains
– Resilience and adaptation to climate change
– NRM
– Peace keeping
– Emergency and post-emergency
– Awareness raising and advocacy
Food sovereignty
Food security
Food safety
Agroecology &
Rural Development
One
Health
Expertise

9. THANK YOU!
Email:
info@vsf-international.org
Website:
vsf-international.org
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