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Veterinarians Without Borders North America helping animals in need across Ukraine and beyond this holiday

Veterinarians Without Borders North America helping animals in need across Ukraine and beyond this holiday

Posted Dec 23rd, 2024 in Media Releases, News, Press Release, Stories

This holiday season, Veterinarians Without Borders North America (VWB) is supporting animals and communities in need through a matching gift.

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Over $86,000 raised through Giving Tuesday for animals in need!

Over $86,000 raised through Giving Tuesday for animals in need!

Posted Dec 6th, 2024 in Media Releases, News, Northern Canada, Press Release, Stories

This year's Giving Tuesday campaign exceeded all expectations, raising an incredible $86,083! This remarkable achievement would not have been possible without the generosity and compassion of our amazing community of supporters - just like YOU.

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Veterinarians Without Borders North America launches matching Giving Tuesday campaign in support of animals in Northern Canada and beyond

Veterinarians Without Borders North America launches matching Giving Tuesday campaign in support of animals in Northern Canada and beyond

Posted Nov 14th, 2024 in Media Releases, News, Northern Canada

Through to December 3, 2024, each Giving Tuesday donation will be matched by a generous donor*, doubling the impact of every contribution to support animals and communities in need.

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Veterinarians Without Borders North America launches holiday match campaign in support of animals in crisis

Veterinarians Without Borders North America launches holiday match campaign in support of animals in crisis

Posted Oct 29th, 2024 in Media Releases, News, Press Release

Including animals in war-torn Ukraine.

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Veterinarians Without Borders North America announces new sponsorship with Canadian North in support of northern work

Veterinarians Without Borders North America announces new sponsorship with Canadian North in support of northern work

Posted Sep 23rd, 2024 in Media Releases, News, Northern Canada

Veterinarians Without Borders North America (VWB) is thrilled to announce a brand new partnership with Canadian North.

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Join us for the 2024 International Cooperation Brunch: A Unique Opportunity to Discover Volunteering Abroad

Join us for the 2024 International Cooperation Brunch: A Unique Opportunity to Discover Volunteering Abroad

Posted Aug 28th, 2024 in Africa, Media Releases, News, VETS

We are pleased to announce the 2nd annual International Cooperation Brunch will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Fabrik 8 in Montreal. This free event is open to everyone but registration is required.

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Veterinarians Without Borders North America offers support for pet guardians and animals affected by wildfires in Jasper & other areas of Alberta

Veterinarians Without Borders North America offers support for pet guardians and animals affected by wildfires in Jasper & other areas of Alberta

Posted Aug 1st, 2024 in Media Releases, News, Northern Canada

VWB is responding to wildfires across Alberta, including in Jasper

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Veterinarians Without Borders North America responds to growing wildfires near Fort Good Hope, NT thanks to grant from PetSmart Charities of Canada™

Veterinarians Without Borders North America responds to growing wildfires near Fort Good Hope, NT thanks to grant from PetSmart Charities of Canada™

Posted Jul 4th, 2024 in Media Releases, News, Northern Canada

VWB is responding to ongoing wildfire evacuation efforts in response to wildfires near the community of Fort Good Hope

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Veterinarians Without Borders announces winners of first-ever U.S. Animals & Ales Pet Photo Contest

Veterinarians Without Borders announces winners of first-ever U.S. Animals & Ales Pet Photo Contest

Posted Jun 17th, 2024 in Media Releases, News, Press Release

The results are in!

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Veterinarians Without Borders Secures FAO Funding to Support Vulnerable Farmers in Aweil North, South Sudan

Veterinarians Without Borders Secures FAO Funding to Support Vulnerable Farmers in Aweil North, South Sudan

Posted Jun 10th, 2024 in Africa, Media Releases, News, South Sudan

We are pleased to announce the receipt of a $66,877 grant from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to support the Emergency Locusts and Other Pests Response Project (ELRP) in Aweil North, Northern Bahr El Ghazal, South Sudan.

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Upcoming Webinar: From Commitment to Practice - What Have We Achieved on AMR and What More Must Be Done?

Upcoming Webinar: From Commitment to Practice - What Have We Achieved on AMR and What More Must Be Done?

Posted Nov 6th, 2026

Register now for our World AMR Awareness Week 2026 webinar, which brings together experts in antimicrobial resistance (AMR), animal health, and One Health to examine where progress is being made in the global response to AMR, why gaps persist between policy commitments and implementation, and what stronger coordination across human, animal, and environmental health can contribute to meaningful, lasting change.

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One Health in Practice: Why Collaboration Is Harder Than Commitment

One Health in Practice: Why Collaboration Is Harder Than Commitment

Posted Nov 2nd, 2026

Written by Janine Mitchell, Executive Director of VWB, in recognition of One Health Day (November 3), this article draws on the FAO Global Conference for Actions on One Health in Agrifood Systems and the VSF International General Assembly to explore what it takes to turn One Health commitments into action—from building equitable partnerships and strengthening collaboration to ensuring practical systems and accountability.

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: A Time to Listen, Learn and Reflect

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: A Time to Listen, Learn and Reflect

Posted Sep 24th, 2026

On September 30, VWB joins Canadians in marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. We reflect on the importance of listening, learning, and respectful relationships in our work alongside Indigenous communities in northern Canada, and share resources for continued learning.

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