Farm animals are for the rural population of Bolivia of major importance and the income from livestock is their livelihood. Unfortunately, there is often a lack of knowledge about how animal health can be improved and diseases prevented. In an emergency, it takes too long for a veterinarian from the city to reach the farms. The auxiliary veterinarians already live in the remote areas where they are needed and thus better the medical care for animals. They are trained in a programme that Suyana Foundation has launched together with a local University. Project Duration: 2017 - 2019

The families in the remote rural areas of Boliva usually live in extreme poverty in precarious conditions. The yield of their small farms is barely enough to cover their own needs. As there is rarely any excess left to be sold to generate income for new investments or to close the poverty gap. Through the family project, the families improve their homes and production on their own initiative, work and resources. The result is a healthier and more dignified life.

The population in the remote villages in Bolivia makes a living with farming. The climatic conditions are harsh, the meagre soil only allows a poor harvest and people live in humble conditions. The local farming experts, trained by the Foundation Suyana, show the families simple measures to improve their living conditions with their own efforts.
Project Duration: 2017-2019

The families in the remote rural areas of Peru usually live in extreme poverty in precarious conditions. The yield of their small farms is barely enough to cover their own needs. As there is rarely any excess left to be sold to generate income for new investments or to close the poverty gap. Through the family project, the families improve their homes and production on their own initiative, work and resources. The result is a healthier and more dignified life.

A father and his son manage a 27-hectare dairy farm near Steffisburg. They receive an average of CHF 0.54 per litre but this is so low that it is difficult for them to save any money. The Veterinary Office is threatening to close the farm down if the owners do not rebuild the barn in compliance with today’s standards. The family is facing sleepless nights as they do not have enough money to rebuild the stable.

The institution’s community-led pilot project in Bern is working to minimise produce, such as vegetables, fruit, dried fruits, herbs, berries, etc. that are surplus and do not fully meet the strict regulations governing the sale of fresh produce. This surplus will be collected and put up for sale, which implies good logistics and a person employed part-time but there is no money available to fund this position.

In the district of Seftigen there is a farming couple living in a very small old house. Should their children come to live with the couple, there is not enough room, for two families. Their son does not live in the village and has to drive several times a day, which means even more work for him. In winter he has another job and so has to waste a lot of time travelling. Refurbishing the old house makes no sense; both families need a new home.

A young farmer from the Rhine Valley is having lunch with his mother when the storm Burglind hits the farm. The heavy wind is frightening, it hisses and howls around the house and causes trees nearly to break. But it gets worse, parts of the roof loosen and fall into the yard. Once the storm is over the full damage becomes clear: One third of the roof was swept away!