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2022 Holiday Auction

2022 Holiday Auction

Posted Dec 5th, 2022 in Stories, News

The Veterinarians Without Borders auction is back with more amazing items than ever! Hurry! Auction ends December 12th at 9 p.m. EST.

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Join us on International Volunteer Day (Dec. 5) for a free virtual event: Committed to Solidarity

Join us on International Volunteer Day (Dec. 5) for a free virtual event: Committed to Solidarity

Posted Nov 23rd, 2022 in Stories, News, VETS, Volunteer Stories

December 5, 2022 is International Volunteer Day.

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Veterinary students & VWB volunteers, Alanna & Vanessa, work with dairy farmers in Kenya

Veterinary students & VWB volunteers, Alanna & Vanessa, work with dairy farmers in Kenya

Posted Nov 17th, 2022 in Stories, News, VETS

Veterinary students and VETS YVP volunteers, Alanna and Vanessa, worked with dairy farmers in Kenya.

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VETS volunteers, Johnson & Nafhtari, share how VWB/VSF volunteers are helping dairy farmers in Kenya

VETS volunteers, Johnson & Nafhtari, share how VWB/VSF volunteers are helping dairy farmers in Kenya

Posted Nov 4th, 2022 in Africa, Stories, News, VETS

VETS volunteers, Johsnon & Nafhtari, explore how VWB/VSF is helping farmers in Kenya increase animal welfare and production.

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Third-year vet student, Dian, volunteered with VWB/VSF's VETS program in Ghana

Third-year vet student, Dian, volunteered with VWB/VSF's VETS program in Ghana

Posted Oct 20th, 2022 in Stories, News, VETS

Dian spent an amazing three months volunteering our VETS program partners in Ghana.

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Veterinarians Without Borders Canada deploys help to Romania near Ukraine Border

Veterinarians Without Borders Canada deploys help to Romania near Ukraine Border

Posted Aug 2nd, 2022 in Stories, Country, Media Releases, News, Volunteer Stories

Dr. Janet Davis, DVM fills a room with kindness during her time in Romania. “This tiny, emaciated kitten just arrived at the clinic. Nursing such a tiny baby back from the brink of death, it’s something that never gets old."

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“You have to work together”: A Kenyan couple’s story on improving their small-scale dairy farm

“You have to work together”: A Kenyan couple’s story on improving their small-scale dairy farm

Posted Jul 28th, 2022 in Africa, Stories, Kenya, News

VWB has only recently expanded their work to the Meru Dairy Cooperative Union in Meru and utilizes a One Health approach to provide dairy cooperative extension officers and smallholder dairy farmers with trainings that will improve human, animal, and environmental health. This is done by exploring topics related to the health and nutrition of dairy cattle, as well as gender equity and financial empowerment of farmers. Most of the farmers that the volunteers visit have one to three cows and...

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VSF Canada seeks funding to tackle hunger crisis in South Sudan

VSF Canada seeks funding to tackle hunger crisis in South Sudan

Posted Jun 27th, 2022 in Stories, News, South Sudan

South Sudan is experiencing the worst hunger crisis ever; people eat leaves and wild fruits to survive. If we don’t respond to their immediate needs, we are going to see more catastrophes.

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Baffin Island teen encouraged to follow animal care passion

Baffin Island teen encouraged to follow animal care passion

Posted Jun 24th, 2022 in Stories, News, Northern Canada

Ashley volunteered her time and passion when the Veterinarians Without Borders team visited Kimmirut. To encourage her interest in animals and veterinary care, she was provided an online pet first aid course and first aid kit.

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Join a live Ukraine update on June 22nd

Join a live Ukraine update on June 22nd

Posted Jun 15th, 2022 in Stories, News

The crisis in Ukraine is far from over, but people need to know that you have helped! So many have made a difference for animals in Ukraine. Join us for a live update - register now!

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Stories From Around The World

Renewed Global Commitment to Reduce Antimicrobial Resistance: A Complex Challenge Requiring a One Health Approach

Renewed Global Commitment to Reduce Antimicrobial Resistance: A Complex Challenge Requiring a One Health Approach

Posted Nov 18th, 2024

Written by Dr. Andrea Ellis (DVM), a member of the VWB Board of Directors, this article explores the evolution of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) thinking, highlighting the critical role of environmental inclusion and a One Health approach, and showcasing how VWB’s focus on animal husbandry, disease prevention, and antimicrobial stewardship aligns with the Quadripartite partnership’s vision for a coordinated global response.

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Poultry and Possibility in Ukraine: Rethinking Aid in Protracted Crises

Poultry and Possibility in Ukraine: Rethinking Aid in Protracted Crises

Posted Nov 14th, 2024

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?

Webinar Replay: How do community-led One Health Teams help to bridge health gaps and build resilience?

Posted Nov 1st, 2024

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.

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  • I loved being placed in Ghana and believe I made a significant impact to the communities.
    - Madison Russel

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