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Working with Vietnamese Scientists to Support Local Efforts in Reducing Disease Emergence

Working with Vietnamese Scientists to Support Local Efforts in Reducing Disease Emergence

Posted May 21st, 2020 in Stories, Volunteer Stories

Dr. Janna Schurer shares her experience working in Vietnam and creating a network of scientists with a focus on managing the threats of disease emergence.

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Importance of Livestock Health Efforts Following COVID-19 in Rural Ghana

Importance of Livestock Health Efforts Following COVID-19 in Rural Ghana

Posted May 20th, 2020 in Stories, Volunteer Stories

Dr. Joseph Ansong-Danquah explains the importance of on-the-ground volunteer work that supports farmers engaged in animal production in Ghana. 

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First week in Meru, Kenya

First week in Meru, Kenya

Posted Feb 6th, 2020 in Stories, Volunteer Stories

Four Canadian volunteers share the story of their first week with Veterinarians Without Borders in Meru, Kenya.

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Food, Farms and Futures: How AGROW is Transforming Women's Lives in Rural Cambodia

Food, Farms and Futures: How AGROW is Transforming Women's Lives in Rural Cambodia

Posted Oct 14th, 2024

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.

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Ask an Expert:

Ask an Expert: "How do you imagine the future of veterinary care in the far North?" with Dr. Doug Doyle-Baker

Posted Oct 8th, 2024

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.

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VETS Volunteer Voices: Empowering Women Farmers and Fostering Gender Equity in Kenya

VETS Volunteer Voices: Empowering Women Farmers and Fostering Gender Equity in Kenya

Posted Oct 7th, 2024

#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).

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  • I have seen first-hand the benefits of capacity building and gender empowerment for smallholder livestock farmers, and stakeholders in the livestock sector.
    - Dr. Shauna Richards

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