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.
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
LIFA Livestock Research and Innovation Program
LIFA Livestock Health Investigation Initiative
Support Our Programs and Initiatives
We can only reach out to others through your generous donations. We welcome your support.