There is a severe lack of veterinarians in Africa: at least nine African countries have fewer than 100 registered veterinarians each, which means that for millions of animals there is virtually no veterinary care. By comparison, there are over 200 veterinary practices and clinics in Vienna alone.

Faustine Joseph's goal is to become the first veterinarian of his people. Faustine belongs to the Bushmen, one of the oldest cultures in the world. More than 100,000 tribal members still live closely with and from their animals. But until recently, there was no one in his community with veterinary training.

Let's work together to help Faustine fulfil his dream and successfully complete his studies!

Only one in 100,000 Maasai receive a university education. With a VSF scholarship, Luka Moreto was able to successfully complete his law studies at the University of Dar es Salaam in 2024. He is now the first lawyer of his people!

Only one out of 100,000 Maasai has access to university education. The young and ambitious Luka Moreto studies law at the University of Dar es Salaam and is among the best of his class. In the future, he will professionally assist his people as advocate in issues of land property rights.

The herds of the Maasai are threatened by diseases. There is a lack in veterinarians.

The young, ambitious Maasai Mnyandoe Laban finished his advanced course "Diploma of Animal Health and Production" at Dodoma, Tanzania in the summer of 2017. Before, he studied at the Livestock Training Agency in Morogoro, Tanzania. Both trainings have been fully funded by grants from VSF.

Today, Mnyandoe provides valuable veterinary help on-site in Tanzania.

Tumaini Laban Moreto from the Parakuyo-Maasai tribe successfully completed her Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine at Kilimanjaro Training College in June 2014.

With a grant from VSF she was trained as the first vet from her tribe. Tumaini will combine traditional medicine with modern veterinary expertise and thus provide valuable help!