Tierärzte Ohne Grenzen

Tierärzte ohne Grenzen e.V. is a registered non-profit organization based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 1991. The organization operates in seven countries in East Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, and Uganda.

• Veterinary Development Cooperation: The organization is committed to training animal health workers and establishing a long-term veterinary basic care system in the project areas.
• Education and Campaigning: Tierärzte ohne Grenzen conducts educational projects to raise awareness of animal husbandry and animal health, both in the project countries and in Germany.
• Health Assistance and Disaster Relief: The organization advocates for the improvement of animal health, particularly in agricultural livestock, and reduces health risks from transmissible diseases between humans and animals.
• Women's Empowerment and Peacebuilding Measures: Another focus is on strengthening women's rights and promoting non-violent conflict resolution.

The mission of Tierärzte ohne Grenzen is to actively improve the living conditions of people and animals in East Africa. The organization aims for people to achieve a stable livelihood for themselves and their families through sustainable management of nature and their animals. This is based on the values of sustainability, animal welfare, environmental and nature conservation, as well as the promotion of women's rights and peacebuilding measures.

• One Health Approach: The organization follows the transdisciplinary One Health approach, which highlights the close connection between humans, animals, and the environment. This includes initiatives for rabies prevention, promoting coexistence between humans and dogs, and raising awareness of the importance of animal health for human health.
• Climate Change and Environmental Destruction: Tierärzte ohne Grenzen works to empower people to respond to the challenges of climate change and environmental destruction. This includes projects for the sustainable use of natural resources and non-violent conflict resolution.
• International Cooperation: The organization forms partnerships, such as with MIAVIT, to advance animal health and promote the One Health approach. Additionally, it advocates internationally for humanitarian aid and financial support in conflict regions.

Tierärzte ohne Grenzen e.V. has received the DZI Donation Seal, confirming compliance with strict standards for transparency, efficient use of funds, and statutory work. The organization reports openly and comprehensively about its work, structures, and finances[3].

• 1 - https://www.togev.de/ueber-uns/
• 2 - https://www.vetmed.uni-leipzig.de/fileadmin/Fakult%C3%A4t_VMF/Dekanat/Dokumente/Vetmed-Sammlung/LTK/4._LTK/Programmheft_4_LTK.pdf
• 3 - https://www.dzi.de/organisation/tieraerzte-ohne-grenzen-e-v/
• 4 - https://www.togev.de
• 5 - https://www.zeit.de/angebote/was-tun/tieraerzte-ohne-grenzen-ev/index