Livestock Industry Foundation For Africa

About LIFA

The Livestock Industry Foundation for Africa (LIFA) is dedicated to transforming rural communities through sustainable livestock farming practices, education, and advocacy.

Our Mission

To promote collaborative efforts and initiatives aimed at enhancing sustainable growth for Africa's livestock industry

Our Vision

To help develop animal food security in Sub-Saharan Africa

Our Approach

See how your support transforms lives and communities across Africa

Poverty Alleviation

Creating pathways out of poverty through education, skill-building, and economic empowerment tailored to local needs.

Food Security

Improving access to nutritious food by supporting sustainable agriculture, resilient food systems, and local capacity building.

One Health

Promoting interconnected health solutions that consider people, animals, and the environment for lasting, holistic well-being.

What We Do

Our comprehensive programs address the key challenges facing livestock farmers across Africa.

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Advocacy

We advocate for national adoption of Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS), promote solutions to minimize farmer-herder conflicts, and champion regulated vaccination programs for livestock health.

Projects & Research

We participate in policy formulation, support food security initiatives, and conduct research on vaccination effectiveness to enhance productivity and reduce livestock disease outbreaks.

Education & Information

We educate farmers on biosecurity, provide data-driven insights on livestock management, and offer resources on disease prevention, safe water practices, and sustainable livestock production.

Empowerment Programs

We provide livestock portfolio programs for cattle fattening and poultry production as wealth creation tools for women, retirees, and youth in rural and sub-urban communities across Africa.

Our Core Values

These principles guide everything we do, from program design to community engagement.

Sustainability

Commitment to long-term environmental, economic, and social sustainability in all livestock industry activities

Collaboration

Promoting teamwork and partnerships among stakeholders, including farmers, researchers, and professionals.

Innovation

Encouraging the development and application of innovative solutions to overcome challenges in the livestock sector.

Empowerment

Empowering rural farmers with the knowledge, tools, and resources necessary to succeed in the livestock industry.

Integrity

Upholding the highest standards of ethics, transparency, and accountability in all operations and initiatives

Resilience

Building the capacity of communities to adapt to challenges especially climate change & economic instability.

Our Initiatives

Key programs that drive our mission forward across Africa.

Knowledge Update on Poultry Health and Nutrition

Providing up-to-date knowledge on poultry health management, nutrition, and sustainable farming practices through seminars and workshops
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LIFA Livestock Research and Innovation Program

Field-based studies and experimentals developing solutions that enhance animal welfare and support sustainable farming practices

LIFA Livestock Health Investigation Initiative

Field-based studies, diagnostics, and collaborative research on emerging threats and systemic challenges affecting animal health and productivity

Support Our Programs and Initiatives

We can only reach out to others through your generous donations. We welcome your support.