The Virtual Learning Centers (VLCs) are online hubs established to develop and improve One Health capacities in all FAO regions and subregions. Our mission is to provide our trainees with access to inclusive, engaging and high-quality training using a variety of methodologies such as online tutored courses, blended learning, technical webinars and mobile learning. 

To find out more, please click on the regional VLC buttons below. 


VLC Asia and the Pacific (RAP-SAP)
Recent global and regional threats, such as avian influenza, African swine fever and COVID-19, have demonstrated the growing need to ...
VLC Eastern Africa (SFE)
The Virtual Learning Centre for Eastern Africa (VLC SFE) was officially launched during the second half of 2021. The VLC ...
VLC Europe and Central Asia (REU)
The Virtual Learning Center for Europe and Central Asia (VLC REU) has been established to support the digital learning capabilities ...
VLC Latin America and the Caribbean (RLC)
FAO Public Policies Training Center for Latin America and the Caribbean Since its creation in 2008, the Public Policies Training Center ...
VLC Near East and North Africa (RNE)
The Virtual Learning Center for Near East and North Africa (VLC RNE) has been established in 2021 to address the regional ...
VLC Southern Africa (SFS)
The Virtual Learning Center for Southern Africa (VLC-SFS) was established in January 2020 as a collaboration of the FAO sub-regional office ...
VLC West Africa (SFW)
The Virtual Learning Center for West Africa (VLC SFW) was officially launched during the second half of 2023. The VLC ...