A reflection on Ukraine: VWB/VSF's John Peaveler discusses loss, hope, and moving forward
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
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.
VETS Volunteer Voices: Interview with Sandra in Ghana, July 2023
#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.
True North Calling: Access to Care Award recipient, Alison Buckland's, journey to becoming a vet tech in Yellowknife, NWT
Across Canada's North, access to veterinary care is extremely limited. Meet one Yellowknife resident, and Access to Care Award recipient, who is hoping to change that.
Today's calf is tomorrow's cow: Improving the health of heifers at small-scale farms in Kenya
Charles Mauku's VETS training on calf rearing and disease prevention led to remarkable results, tripling his calf's weight within three months while avoiding illnesses and economic losses, inspiring fellow farmers to adopt these practices.
9 ways to keep your pets safe during wildfires
As wildfires become increasingly common across the globe, it's essential to have a well-thought-out plan to safeguard your non-human companions.
"What is resilience?" - Empowering women farmers in Cambodia in building sustainable livelihoods
VWB/VSF's Head of Programs, Katherine Clark, visited Cambodia earlier this year to meet farmers who are participating in the AGROW program, which is supporting women in farming.
How one of our Access to Care Award recipients is using Inuit and western knowledge to study belugas and how climate change is impacting them
Enooyaq Sudlovenick, a PhD student, is researching the health of beluga whales in the face of climate change by combining Inuit and Inuvialuit knowledge with Western science.
The Vital Role of Vaccinating Farm Animals in Africa to Prevent Zoonotic Spread
Across Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, VWB/VSF collaborates with local partners, tackling various diseases, including zoonotic threats like COVID-19, rabies, and anthrax, through farm animal vaccination campaigns. Recently, our VETS volunteers joined local partners in Ghana to help vaccinate sheep, goats, and cattle against anthrax.
Fostering Connections and Building Trust: Insights from VWB/VSF's Northern Animal Health Initiative
Alumni VWB/VSF volunteer, Nicole Geddes, shares her insights and experiences volunteering as part of our Northern Animal Health Initiative.
