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Celebrating RVT Month: Meet VWB/VSF's Geneviève Douyon, RVT

Celebrating RVT Month: Meet VWB/VSF's Geneviève Douyon, RVT

Posted Oct 23rd, 2023 in Stories, Featured, News, Northern Canada, Volunteer Stories

In honour of RVT Month, meet VWB/VSF's Geneviève Douyon, a RVT who is working to support animal health across Canada's North.

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VETS Volunteer Voices: Interview with Keisha in Ghana, July 2023

VETS Volunteer Voices: Interview with Keisha in Ghana, July 2023

Posted Oct 17th, 2023 in Africa, Featured, Ghana, News, Stories, VETS, Volunteer Stories

#VETSVolunteerVoices aims to bring you the stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field! Meet Dr. Keisha Harris, an alumni volunteer with VWB/VSF's Young Volunteer Program, who recently completed her placement in Ghana.

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One week in Bolgatanga: Heat, hope, and inspiring animal health workers in Ghana

One week in Bolgatanga: Heat, hope, and inspiring animal health workers in Ghana

Posted Oct 11th, 2023 in Africa, Featured, Ghana, News, Stories

Tanja Kisslinger, Advocacy and Communications Technical Advisor at VWB, reflects on her visit to Ghana, where VETS partner GAPNET is training female Community Animal Health Workers to improve livestock health and inspire gender equity in rural communities.

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Bracing for Typhoon Bolaven: Coming Together to Make a Difference in Saipan

Bracing for Typhoon Bolaven: Coming Together to Make a Difference in Saipan

Posted Oct 10th, 2023 in Stories, Featured, News

VWB/VSF supported the Saipan Humane Society in the wake of Typhoon Bolaven.

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VETS Volunteer Voices: Interview with Marley in Ghana, July 2023

VETS Volunteer Voices: Interview with Marley in Ghana, July 2023

Posted Oct 3rd, 2023 in Africa, Featured, Ghana, News, Stories, VETS, Volunteer Stories

#VETSVolunteerVoices aims to bring you the stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field! Meet Marley Blok, an alumni volunteer with VWB/VSF's Young Volunteer Program, who recently completed her placement in Ghana.

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Blazing the Trail: Coming Together to Help Hay River Animals Affected by NWT Wildfires

Blazing the Trail: Coming Together to Help Hay River Animals Affected by NWT Wildfires

Posted Sep 27th, 2023 in Stories, Featured, News, Northern Canada

VWB/VSF teamed up with NS SPCA and Wings of Rescue to secure care for 16 dogs evacuated from the Hay River, NWT wildfires.

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Meet our Summer 2023 Access to Care Award scholarship recipients!

Meet our Summer 2023 Access to Care Award scholarship recipients!

Posted Sep 21st, 2023 in Stories, Featured, News, Northern Canada

Meet Kandis Villebrun and Tannicka Reeves, VWB/VSF's Summer 2023 Access to Care scholarship recipients.

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A reflection on Ukraine: VWB/VSF's John Peaveler discusses loss, hope, and moving forward

A reflection on Ukraine: VWB/VSF's John Peaveler discusses loss, hope, and moving forward

Posted Sep 20th, 2023 in Stories, Featured, News

VWB/VSF's International Companion Animal & Humanitarian Response Specialist, John Peaveler, shares his learnings from a recent trip to Ukraine.

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Redefining Wildfire Response in a Changing Climate

Redefining Wildfire Response in a Changing Climate

Posted Sep 20th, 2023 in Stories, Featured, News, Northern Canada

This past summer was one of the worst wildfire seasons on record. Learn how VWB/VSF is working with local partners and communities to help respond to wildfire emergencies.

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VETS Volunteer Voices: Interview with Sandra in Ghana, July 2023

VETS Volunteer Voices: Interview with Sandra in Ghana, July 2023

Posted Sep 13th, 2023 in Africa, Featured, Ghana, News, Stories, VETS, Volunteer Stories

#VETSVolunteerVoices aims to bring you the stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field! First up is Sandra Nyman, a member of our Young Volunteer Program, who recently completed her placement in Ghana.

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Stories From Around The World

VETS Volunteer Voices: Biosecurity training hatches success for Esther Nyarko's poultry farm in rural Ghana

VETS Volunteer Voices: Biosecurity training hatches success for Esther Nyarko's poultry farm in rural Ghana

Posted Mar 24th, 2025

#VETSVolunteerVoices #aims to brings you stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field. This blog was written by Karissa Gall, a Communications and Gender Advisor who supported our VETS program partner, WIPVaC-Apex, in Ghana earlier this year (January-February 2025).

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The Results Are In: Meet the Animals & Ales Pet Photo Contest Winners

The Results Are In: Meet the Animals & Ales Pet Photo Contest Winners

Posted Mar 19th, 2025

The Animals & Ales Pet Photo Contest has officially come to a close! Over $170,000 raised for animals in need.

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The High Price of Parasites: What’s at Stake for Farmers and Food Security

The High Price of Parasites: What’s at Stake for Farmers and Food Security

Posted Mar 19th, 2025

This article highlights the hidden impact of parasites in livestock, showcasing how VWB’s One Health initiatives in parasite prevention, veterinary training, and community education help protect farmers’ livelihoods, strengthen food security, and reduce zoonotic disease risks.

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  • My voluntary assignments in Ghana for the past three years have dramatically improved animal production in terms of reducing mortality and increasing the size of the herd/flock.
    - Joseph Ansong-Danquah

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