At Veterinarians Without Borders, we work in remote areas in Africa. From the Netherlands, we are active in Malawi, where there is a shortage of veterinarians. When animals or people become ill, communities often do not know what to do. If an animal dies, a vital source of manure, food, and income is lost. That is why we train community animal health workers who can keep animals healthy within their own communities. We also focus on prevention through vaccinations, with a special focus on rabies in dogs and vaccinations for chickens. In this way, we work together towards a healthier future for both animals and people.

Our mission is to promote healthy animals, healthy people, and a healthy environment. We work in remote areas in Malawi where agriculture and livestock are the main sources of food and income. Healthier animals lead to more food and higher incomes for communities. In addition, rabies is still widespread among dogs in Malawi. This is a life-threatening disease for humans. That is why we vaccinate dogs against rabies, helping to prevent deaths — especially among children. By keeping animals healthy, we also create safer and healthier communities.

We support remote communities in Malawi, focusing on farmers and community animal health workers. We also aim to strengthen the position of women within these communities. Our goal is that at least half of the farmers we train as animal health workers are women. Our rabies project targets entire communities, with special attention to children. We visit villages and schools to raise awareness about rabies and safe interactions with dogs, helping to reduce infections and deaths.

At Veterinarians Without Borders, our work primarily focuses on livestock, such as cows, goats, pigs, and chickens. In addition, we vaccinate dogs and cats against rabies, train pet owners in responsible animal care, and promote awareness of animal welfare and the five freedoms.