VWB has launched its 2026 Spring Match campaign, inviting supporters to help expand access to veterinary care in underserved communities. From May 6 to June 17, every donation will be matched to help veterinary teams reach more animals with the care they need.
VWB’s Animals & Ales 2026 has wrapped up, raising over $102,000 through a community-driven pet photo fundraiser that brought together breweries and animal lovers across Canada and the U.S. to support veterinary care for animals and communities in need.
VWB has launched Animals & Ales 2026, a community-driven pet photo fundraiser running from February 23 to March 16, bringing together local breweries and animal lovers across Canada and the U.S. to support veterinary care for animals in underserved communities and emergency situations.
VWB has joined the VSF International network in launching a global manifesto during the UN International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) 2026, calling for stronger protection of rangelands, recognition of pastoralist communities, and investment in One Health approaches that strengthen climate resilience and food security.
VWB has joined 14 other Canadian organizations to launch Time to Act, a national movement unveiled on International Volunteer Day 2025 to re-energize volunteerism across the country. Running until 2027, the campaign invites Canadians to map their volunteer actions, share stories, and discover how everyday acts of service strengthen communities at home and around the world.
VWB has launched its 2025 Holiday Match campaign, doubling every donation to deliver veterinary care, CAHW training, preventive clinics, and emergency support across Northern Canada, Ukraine, Ghana, Senegal, and Cambodia. Gifts are doubled up to $60,000 until December 31, 2025, 11:59 PM EST.
VWB has launched its 2025 GivingTuesday campaign with a triple match opportunity, spotlighting Community Animal Health Workers who deliver lifesaving care in remote and underserved regions across Africa, Asia, Northern Canada, and beyond. The campaign aims to raise $45,000 to strengthen local capacity and build sustainable animal health systems worldwide.
In this edition of Ask an Expert, we connected with Dave Shuey, a Veterinary Social Worker with IndeVets, about the growing field of veterinary social work and how innovative practice models can help bring balance, fulfilment, and sustainability back to veterinary medicine.
In this edition of Ask an Expert, we connected with Dr. Naima Jutha, Wildlife Veterinarian and Chief Veterinary Officer for the Government of the Northwest Territories. Based in Yellowknife, Dr. Jutha leads the Wildlife Health Program within the Department of Environment and Climate Change, monitoring and responding to emerging health threats among northern wildlife populations.
The Patron Pet Center in Kyiv has grown from a handful of kennels into one of Ukraine’s most advanced animal welfare facilities, providing care for injured and abandoned animals from frontline areas. They recently unveiled a new cat wing offering veterinary care, socialization, and adoption support. We spoke with former director Iryna Podvoyska about the center’s growth, challenges, and vision for the future.
Based on field insights from Senegal, this blog examines how VWB’s COHERS program is helping drive early gender-transformative change at the household level — reshaping who decides, who acts, and how families respond to risks affecting both human and animal health.
#VETSVolunteerVoices brings you stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field. Meet Hiya Goyal, a Communications Advisor who spent five months in Laos (November 2025–March 2026) with our local partner, Health Poverty Action, strengthening communications and knowledge sharing while exploring how listening and storytelling can bridge gaps between policy, research, and community experience.
In many regions, the difference between a minor health issue and a serious condition comes down to whether care can be reached in time. This blog explores the practical barriers to veterinary access — from distance to disrupted systems — and what changes when care becomes available.
