Objectives

In 2022, IDRB established the following objectives for its work in Djibouti:

  • To provide timely and effective animal health treatment and an increased level of access to animal health treatment for owners.
  • To increase the capacity of the local association of fishermen of Tadjourah to take out tourists on guided fishing excursions as an additional income stream.

Current Work

To further these objectives, IDRB carried out the following projects:

Animal Health Project

In 2022, 39,125 animals were treated for parasites and other illnesses, and 75 communities have been positively affected through an animal health clinic. The communities continue to turn to IDRB personnel for animal assistance, and there are more requests for treatment than there have been in prior years. Locals have learned to trust the efficacy of the medicine and the work of our Community Animal Health Workers. Additionally, through this project IDRB assisted the Ministry of Agriculture (Veterinary Services) in setting up a PPR vaccination program that facilitated the vaccination of more than 8,600 goats and sheep.

Fishing Project

IDRB’s sport fishing project was officially completed in 2022. IDRB personnel were able to connect local fishermen with a tourist company in Djibouti City, and sport fishing is now part of the package they offer. As a result, local fishermen have been able to expand and maintain their customer base without further assistance from IDRB or its personnel.

Future Plans

In 2023, IDRB seeks to provide timely and effective animal health treatment, and increase the access of animal owners to animal health treatment by:

  • Providing a connecting place for animal health owners to be able to contact in order to request treatment.
  • Connecting with local community animal health workers to oversee animal health treatment in the Tadjourah Region.
  • Connecting with veterinary personnel in the US to provide teaching and training to community animal health workers.
  • Hosting veterinary personnel twice a year in order to provide treatment.
  • Connecting with the provider of animal health medicines in Djibouti to purchase medicines.
  • Arranging to purchase enough medicine in order to cover the treatment of 50,000 animals in Tadjourah.
  • Returning to areas, and interview local animal owners, to reassess the health of the animals and understand the efficacy of the medicine and treatment.

Here is a link to our most recent (2023) project updates: IDRB Djibouti Projects (2023 Update)