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Empowering Women in Ghana's Volta Region: A Celebration of Health, Sustainability, and Community

Empowering Women in Ghana's Volta Region: A Celebration of Health, Sustainability, and Community

Posted Dec 10th, 2024 in Africa, Featured, Ghana, News, Stories, VETS

Megan Sylka, Senior Program Officer at VWB/VSF, shares how her recent visit to Ghana highlighted the ways in which VETS partner WIPVaC-Apex are empowering women poultry farmers with the tools, knowledge, and solidarity they need to flourish.

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VETS Volunteer Voices: Advancing Dairy Cow Management and Community Health in Nyeri County, Kenya

VETS Volunteer Voices: Advancing Dairy Cow Management and Community Health in Nyeri County, Kenya

Posted Dec 6th, 2024 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 Paige Villeneuve, an Animal Health Advisor who spent 3 months in rural Kenya (May - August 2024).

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Webinar Replay: Volunteering for Her - Championing Gender and Climate Resilience in Laos

Webinar Replay: Volunteering for Her - Championing Gender and Climate Resilience in Laos

Posted Nov 27th, 2024 in Featured, Laos, News, VETS, Webinar

Watch a replay of our International Volunteer Day 2024 webinar to celebrate the power of volunteerism and the work of our VETS program volunteers, while also learning about the intersection of gender and climate in Laos.

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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 in Featured, News, VETS, Webinar

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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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 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 Madalyn Nielsen, a Gender Advisor Volunteer who spent 3 months in rural Kenya (May - August 2024).

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Webinar Replay: Innovative Animal Health Delivery Models Leading the Fight Against Rabies

Webinar Replay: Innovative Animal Health Delivery Models Leading the Fight Against Rabies

Posted Sep 19th, 2024 in Featured, News, VETS, Webinar

Watch the replay of our live webinar held on September 27th, in recognition of World Rabies Day 2024, which explored how innovative animal health delivery models can lead the fight against rabies.

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From Farm to Future: Empowering Women Dairy Farmers in Rural Kenya

From Farm to Future: Empowering Women Dairy Farmers in Rural Kenya

Posted Sep 16th, 2024 in Africa, Featured, Kenya, News, Stories, VETS

Ruth Wakariti's journey from smallholder farmer to community leader highlights the transformative impact of programs like VETS, empowering women to thrive in the dairy industry and contribute to sustainable rural development.

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VETS Volunteer Voices: Enhancing Dairy Production and Farmer Livelihoods in Kenya

VETS Volunteer Voices: Enhancing Dairy Production and Farmer Livelihoods in Kenya

Posted Sep 6th, 2024 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 Dr. Muller Fotsac (DVM), an Animal Health Advisor Volunteer who spent 6 months in rural Kenya (January - June 2024).

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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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Interested in Volunteering Overseas? Join us for Brunch on September 21 in Montreal

Interested in Volunteering Overseas? Join us for Brunch on September 21 in Montreal

Posted Aug 27th, 2024 in Africa, Asia, Stories, Featured, News, VETS, Volunteer Stories

Are you passionate about making a difference on a global scale? Do you dream of volunteering overseas and empowering communities in need? Then mark your calendars for an event you won't want to miss...

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Stories From Around The World

Protecting Livelihoods in South Sudan: VWB Vaccinates Over 59,000 Livestock in a Life-Saving Campaign

Protecting Livelihoods in South Sudan: VWB Vaccinates Over 59,000 Livestock in a Life-Saving Campaign

Posted Dec 18th, 2024

In collaboration with Action Contre la Faim (ACF) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), VWB recently completed a 16-day mass vaccination campaign in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, South Sudan, vaccinating over 59,000 livestock and strengthening community resilience.

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7 ways you can help dogs, cats, and more in Ukraine this holiday

7 ways you can help dogs, cats, and more in Ukraine this holiday

Posted Dec 17th, 2024

This holiday season, your donation can make a life-changing difference for animals in Ukraine who are facing unimaginable hardships

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Empowering Women in Ghana's Volta Region: A Celebration of Health, Sustainability, and Community

Empowering Women in Ghana's Volta Region: A Celebration of Health, Sustainability, and Community

Posted Dec 10th, 2024

Megan Sylka, Senior Program Officer at VWB/VSF, shares how her recent visit to Ghana highlighted the ways in which VETS partner WIPVaC-Apex are empowering women poultry farmers with the tools, knowledge, and solidarity they need to flourish.

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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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