Importance of Livestock Health Efforts Following COVID-19 in Rural Ghana
Dr. Joseph Ansong-Danquah explains the importance of on-the-ground volunteer work that supports farmers engaged in animal production in Ghana.
Skip to Main Content
![]()
Volunteer Stories
Stories From Around The World
VETS Volunteer Voices: Biosecurity training hatches success for Esther Nyarko's poultry farm in rural Ghana
#VETSVolunteerVoices #aims to brings you stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field. This blog was written by Karissa Gall, a Communications and Gender Advisor who supported our VETS program partner, WIPVaC-Apex, in Ghana earlier this year (January-February 2025).
The Results Are In: Meet the Animals & Ales Pet Photo Contest Winners
The Animals & Ales Pet Photo Contest has officially come to a close! Over $170,000 raised for animals in need.
The High Price of Parasites: What’s at Stake for Farmers and Food Security
This article highlights the hidden impact of parasites in livestock, showcasing how VWB’s One Health initiatives in parasite prevention, veterinary training, and community education help protect farmers’ livelihoods, strengthen food security, and reduce zoonotic disease risks.
-
I have seen first-hand the benefits of capacity building and gender empowerment for smallholder livestock farmers, and stakeholders in the livestock sector.