Blog
Skip to Main Content

Blog

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 Country, Featured, News, Northern Canada, Stories

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.

Read more

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).

Read more

The Rise of Rabies in Ukraine: A hidden consequence of war

The Rise of Rabies in Ukraine: A hidden consequence of war

Posted Oct 1st, 2024 in Country, Featured, News, Stories

Thousands of stray animals, many of which were previously cared for by animal welfare groups, individuals, or shelters, are now going unvaccinated – creating dangerous situations for people who encounter them. It’s estimated that over one million dogs in Ukraine are homeless – many living in frontline areas that are increasingly difficult for animal health providers to visit.  

Read more

Building Resilience: VWB Vaccinates Over 57,000 Livestock in South Sudan

Building Resilience: VWB Vaccinates Over 57,000 Livestock in South Sudan

Posted Sep 26th, 2024 in Africa, Country, Featured, News, Past Projects, Program Report, South Sudan, Stories

In partnership with Action Against Hunger USA, VWB recently completed a 14-day vaccination campaign in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, South Sudan, vaccinating over 57,000 livestock and empowering communities.

Read more

Veterinarians Without Borders North America announces new sponsorship with Canadian North in support of northern work

Veterinarians Without Borders North America announces new sponsorship with Canadian North in support of northern work

Posted Sep 23rd, 2024 in Media Releases, News, Northern Canada

Veterinarians Without Borders North America (VWB) is thrilled to announce a brand new partnership with Canadian North.

Read more

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.

Read more

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.

Read more

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).

Read more

ELP - Gender Advisor - GAPNET | Ghana

Posted Sep 3rd, 2024

VWB has an open Gender Advisor volunteer position through the Emerging Leaders Program with our partner, GAPNET, in Ghana

Read more

ELP - Poultry and Small Ruminant Health Advisor - GAPNET | Ghana

Posted Sep 3rd, 2024

VWB has an open Poultry and Small Ruminant Health Advisor volunteer position through the Emerging Leaders Program with our partner, GAPNET, in Ghana

Read more

Stories From Around The World

From Herd to Health: Khadia Diallo’s Path to Community Care in Senegal

From Herd to Health: Khadia Diallo’s Path to Community Care in Senegal

Posted Jan 27th, 2026

Khadia Diallo’s story reveals how women Community Animal Health Workers in rural Senegal are strengthening disease prevention from the ground up — caring for animals, supporting families, and translating One Health principles into everyday practice through the COHERS program.

Read more

People, Practice, and Prevention: Community Awareness in Rural Senegal

People, Practice, and Prevention: Community Awareness in Rural Senegal

Posted Jan 9th, 2026

A community awareness event in rural Senegal offers a window into how local partners and Community Animal Health Workers are building a culture of prevention through dialogue, trust, and repeated engagement under the COHERS program.

Read more

An Ounce of Prevention: Community Animal Health Workers and the Power of Early Action in Senegal

An Ounce of Prevention: Community Animal Health Workers and the Power of Early Action in Senegal

Posted Jan 5th, 2026

A mass vaccination campaign in rural Senegal reveals how Community Animal Health Workers are strengthening prevention, extending veterinary services, and protecting livelihoods in hard-to-reach communities through the COHERS program.

Read more

  • 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

Become A Part Of The Big Picture

By supporting Veterinarians Without Borders through donations or volunteering, you become part of the Big Picture solution. 

Volunteer  Donate  

+1(343) 633-0272 Contact