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Accountability & Transparency

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Learn how VWB is striving to be transparent and accountable.

Our Commitment 

Veterinarians Without Borders North America (VWB) is committed to upholding the highest standards of accountability and transparency in all our operations. Guided by our values and ethical principles, we ensure that our partners, stakeholders, and the communities we serve have a voice in planning, implementing, and evaluating our work.

Ensuring Quality and Accountability

VWB is dedicated to meeting international standards of quality and accountability. We focus on ensuring that our actions are transparent, ethical, and inclusive. Our Program Information and Impact Reporting System monitors the progress of our global impact goals, and our organizational data is published in our Annual Report.

We emphasize integrating humanitarian accountability standards in our relief and emergency response work, ensuring that the particular needs of disaster-affected populations are met with integrity and respect.

Transparency in Information Sharing

Being accountable means sharing information in a transparent way. We publish a substantial amount of information online, including strategic plans, annual reports, advocacy policy reports, program reports, research reports, external evaluations, and media releases. Our Information Disclosure Policy defines the types of information that must remain confidential due to legal, operational, safety, and security considerations.

Policies That Guide Our Work

We adhere to several key policies that guide our ethical and transparent operations:

  • Gender Equality Policy: This ensures that all individuals have equal opportunities and are treated with respect, regardless of gender.
  • Whistleblower Policy: We encourage staff and volunteers to raise concerns about violations of laws or policies without fear of reprisals.
  • Sexual Misconduct Policy: VWB has a zero-tolerance stance towards sexual misconduct, ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all.
  • Code of Ethics Policy: This policy emphasizes ethical standards and behaviours expected from all individuals associated with VWB.
  • Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy: We are serious about preventing, identifying, and addressing fraud and corruption, maintaining the integrity of our operations.
  • Website and Data Privacy Policy: We take the privacy of our supporters and website visitors seriously. Learn how we're protecting your data.

Feedback and Continuous Improvement: We encourage feedback on our policies and practices and are committed to continuous monitoring and improvement of our efforts. All stakeholders have the right to provide feedback, including complaints, and to receive a response.

Questions about our commitment to accountability and transparency? Email us at info@vwb.org to learn more.

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Veterinarians Without Borders North America/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Amérique du Nord couldn't do the work we do without your support. Whether it's a financial donation or a donation of your time, by improving the health of animals you will be working to improve the health and quality of life for people throughout the world.

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Stories From Around The World

The Silent Threat of Anthrax: Making the Case for Community-Led Zoonotic Surveillance

The Silent Threat of Anthrax: Making the Case for Community-Led Zoonotic Surveillance

Posted Jul 4th, 2025

This article explores the persistent threat of anthrax and the critical need for community-led surveillance in preventing zoonotic outbreaks. It highlights how VWB’s One Health approach—through the COHERS program, CAHW training, and gender-responsive outreach—strengthens local capacity to detect and manage neglected diseases, protecting both human and animal health in vulnerable communities.

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VETS Volunteer Voices: Business Plans and Bold Futures for Ghana’s Women Farmers

VETS Volunteer Voices: Business Plans and Bold Futures for Ghana’s Women Farmers

Posted Jun 25th, 2025

#VETSVolunteerVoices aims to bring you stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field. This blog was written by Guy Audet, a Business Development Advisor who supported our VETS program partner, WIPVaC-Apex, in Ghana from March to May 2025.

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Farming for the Future: How VETS Is Empowering Kenyan Farmers to Grow, Adapt, and Thrive

Farming for the Future: How VETS Is Empowering Kenyan Farmers to Grow, Adapt, and Thrive

Posted Jun 24th, 2025

In Meru County, Kenya, Community One Health Champion Ann Kagwira is improving her farm’s productivity and herd health through ongoing collaboration with VETS volunteers and Meru Dairy — demonstrating how long-term support and continuous learning can drive lasting change for farmers and their communities.

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  • I have seen first-hand the benefits of capacity building and gender empowerment for smallholder livestock farmers, and stakeholders in the livestock sector.
    - Dr. Shauna Richards

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