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VETS Volunteer Voices: Where Knowledge Meets the Farm in Kenya’s Dairy Heartland

Posted Apr 2nd, 2026 in Africa, Featured, Kenya, News, Stories, VETS, Volunteer Stories

In this edition of #VETSVolunteerVoices, we shift perspective — from volunteer reflections to the voice of a local VETS program partner working directly with farmers on the ground. Meet Rebecca Ndembo, an Extension Officer with Wakulima Dairy in Kenya. For several years, Rebecca has worked alongside farmers and VETS volunteers to strengthen dairy practices, improve animal health, and support more resilient rural livelihoods.

VETS Volunteer Voices: How My Vietnam Placement Shaped the Path I Took — and the Work I Do

Posted Jan 24th, 2026 in Africa, Featured, Kenya, News, Stories, VETS, Volunteer Stories

#VETSVolunteerVoices brings you stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers. Meet Kavitha Misra, a Gender Advisor in Vietnam from February 2021 to October 2023. Drawing on her volunteer experience — and her ongoing role as VWB’s Gender Advisor — Kavitha reflects on how her placement shaped her confidence, perspective, and approach to gender-responsive One Health work.

VETS Volunteer Voices: Learning Goes Both Ways in Kenya

Posted Oct 19th, 2025 in Africa, Featured, Kenya, News, Stories, VETS, Volunteer Stories

#VETSVolunteerVoices brings you stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field. Meet Grace Friesen, an Animal Health Advisor who spent three months in Kenya (May–August 2025) with our local partner, Meru Dairy, helping farmers improve herd health and milk production while learning firsthand how knowledge exchange can strengthen entire communities.

VETS Volunteer Voices: Learning, Teaching, and Growing Together in Meru

Posted Sep 29th, 2025 in Africa, Featured, Kenya, News, Stories, VETS, Volunteer Stories

#VETSVolunteerVoices brings you stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field. Meet Méli-Jade Léveillé-Blais, an Animal Health Advisor who spent three months in Kenya (May–August 2025) with our local partner, Meru Dairy, training farmers, building local leadership, and strengthening community resilience through better dairy practices.

VETS Volunteer Voices: How Small Changes Spark Big Dairy Futures

Posted Sep 22nd, 2025 in Africa, Featured, Kenya, News, Stories, VETS, Volunteer Stories

#VETSVolunteerVoices brings you stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field. Meet Maddalena Jacobson, an Animal Health Advisor who spent three months in Kenya (May–August 2025) with our local partner, Wakulima Dairy, strengthening dairy management practices and supporting women farmers to build more resilient livelihoods.

VETS Volunteer Voices: From Community Medicine to Calf Care in Kenya

Posted Jul 8th, 2025 in Africa, Featured, Kenya, News, Stories, VETS, Volunteer Stories

#VETSVolunteerVoices brings you inspiring stories from the field, showcasing the impactful work of our dedicated VETS program volunteers. Meet Dr. Riley Bauman (DVM), an Animal Health Advisor who spent two months in Kenya (April–June 2025), working alongside smallholder dairy farmers and Meru Dairy staff to promote animal health, gender equity, and sustainable livelihoods.

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

Posted Jun 24th, 2025 in Africa, Featured, Kenya, News, Stories, VETS

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.

More than Milk: How One Kenyan Woman Is Cultivating Leadership, Livelihood, and Lasting Change

Posted Jun 10th, 2025 in Africa, Featured, Kenya, News, Stories, VETS

Megan Sylka, Senior Program Officer at VWB, shares how her recent visit to Kenya revealed the powerful ripple effects of the VETS program—highlighting how Community One Health Champion Shelmith Mwai is transforming her dairy farm, her family dynamics, and her community through knowledge, leadership, and collaboration.

Webinar Replay: VETS Volunteer Perspectives on Community-Led Climate and Ecosystem Solutions

Posted May 20th, 2025 in Africa, Asia, Featured, Kenya, Laos, News, VETS, Webinar

Watch a replay of our World Environment Day 2025 webinar which showcased the voices of VWB’s VETS volunteers working alongside local partners to advance climate-smart agriculture, ecosystem restoration, and One Health solutions. The panelists shared community-led approaches, environmental challenges, and practical innovations from Cambodia, Kenya, and Laos.

VETS Volunteer Voices: Strengthening Dairy and Soil Health in Kenya

Posted Apr 8th, 2025 in Africa, Featured, Kenya, News, Stories, VETS, Volunteer Stories

#VETSVolunteerVoices aims to bring you the stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field. Meet Donald Hilborn, an Agricultural Advisor who spent three weeks in rural Kenya (January-February 2025). This is Donald's second VETS volunteer placement in Kenya.

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Displaying posts in Kenya

VETS Volunteer Voices: Where Knowledge Meets the Farm in Kenya’s Dairy Heartland

VETS Volunteer Voices: How My Vietnam Placement Shaped the Path I Took — and the Work I Do

VETS Volunteer Voices: Learning Goes Both Ways in Kenya

VETS Volunteer Voices: Learning, Teaching, and Growing Together in Meru

VETS Volunteer Voices: How Small Changes Spark Big Dairy Futures

VETS Volunteer Voices: From Community Medicine to Calf Care in Kenya

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

More than Milk: How One Kenyan Woman Is Cultivating Leadership, Livelihood, and Lasting Change

Webinar Replay: VETS Volunteer Perspectives on Community-Led Climate and Ecosystem Solutions

VETS Volunteer Voices: Strengthening Dairy and Soil Health in Kenya

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