Poultry and Possibility in Ukraine: Rethinking Aid in Protracted Crises
In this op-ed, VWB's Executive Director, Charmaine Brett, discusses how poultry farming is helping to build sustainable recovery for families in Ukraine.
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Webinar Replay: How do community-led One Health Teams help to bridge health gaps and build resilience?
Watch a replay of our One Health Day 2024 webinar, held on Friday, November 1st, which explored how community-led One Health Teams (OHTs) help to bridge health gaps and build resilience. Panelists are partners in our COHERS program in Rwanda and Senegal.
Poultry, Prevention, and Progress: How Community Animal Health Worker Training is Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance
This article examines the crucial role of Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs) in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), highlighting the 6 key training focus areas as identified by a CAHW Training Manual on AMR in Poultry by VSF Germany.
Food, Farms and Futures: How AGROW is Transforming Women's Lives in Rural Cambodia
Empowered through AGROW’s training and resources, women like Thary Mork, Ton Sothy, and Ho Penh are transforming Cambodia’s rural communities by embracing sustainable farming, building resilient livelihoods, and improving food security.
Ask an Expert: "How do you imagine the future of veterinary care in the far North?" with Dr. Doug Doyle-Baker
In this edition of 'Ask an Expert', we chatted with Dr. Doug Doyle-Baker (DVM), a practicing veterinarian in Toronto, Ontario, who this past spring spent time volunteering with VWB's Northern Animal Health Initiative (NAHI) in the Northwest Territories.
VETS Volunteer Voices: Empowering Women Farmers and Fostering Gender Equity in Kenya
#VETSVolunteerVoices aims to bring you the stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field. Meet Madalyn Nielsen, a Gender Advisor Volunteer who spent 3 months in rural Kenya (May - August 2024).
The Rise of Rabies in Ukraine: A hidden consequence of war
Thousands of stray animals, many of which were previously cared for by animal welfare groups, individuals, or shelters, are now going unvaccinated – creating dangerous situations for people who encounter them. It’s estimated that over one million dogs in Ukraine are homeless – many living in frontline areas that are increasingly difficult for animal health providers to visit.
Building Resilience: VWB Vaccinates Over 57,000 Livestock in South Sudan
In partnership with Action Against Hunger USA, VWB recently completed a 14-day vaccination campaign in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, South Sudan, vaccinating over 57,000 livestock and empowering communities.
Webinar Replay: Innovative Animal Health Delivery Models Leading the Fight Against Rabies
Watch the replay of our live webinar held on September 27th, in recognition of World Rabies Day 2024, which explored how innovative animal health delivery models can lead the fight against rabies.
From Farm to Future: Empowering Women Dairy Farmers in Rural Kenya
Ruth Wakariti's journey from smallholder farmer to community leader highlights the transformative impact of programs like VETS, empowering women to thrive in the dairy industry and contribute to sustainable rural development.
