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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.  

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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.

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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.

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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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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

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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

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ELP - Animal Health Advisor - Meru | Kenya

Posted Sep 3rd, 2024

Vets Without Borders has an open Animal Health Advisor volunteer position through the Emerging Leaders Program with our partner,Meru Dairy, in Kenya

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ELP - Animal Health Advisor - Wakulima | Kenya

Posted Sep 3rd, 2024

Vets Without Borders has an open Animal Health Advisor volunteer position through the Emerging Leaders Program with our partner, Wakulima Dairy, in Kenya

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Stories From Around The World

Before the First Patient: Pandemic Preparedness Begins in Communities

Before the First Patient: Pandemic Preparedness Begins in Communities

Posted Jul 3rd, 2026

In recognition of World Zoonoses Day 2026, this article explores how community-centered One Health approaches can help detect, prevent, and respond to zoonotic diseases before they become global health emergencies.

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VETS Volunteer Voices: Bigger Than a Proposal in Cambodia

VETS Volunteer Voices: Bigger Than a Proposal in Cambodia

Posted Jun 28th, 2026

#VETSVolunteerVoices brings you stories from the field shared by passionate VETS program volunteers. Meet Vincent Auclair, a Fundraising Advisor who spent four and a half months in Cambodia (January–May 2026) with our local partner, AVSF Cambodia, supporting proposal development, fundraising systems, and organizational capacity strengthening.

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When Communities Lead: Lessons in Resilience from South Sudan

When Communities Lead: Lessons in Resilience from South Sudan

Posted Jun 24th, 2026

From Community Animal Health Workers to livestock keepers participating in the Passing-on-the-Gift model, communities across South Sudan are carrying forward the skills, knowledge, and systems strengthened through the 1-SHOP project. As the project concludes, we reflect on the lasting impacts of this community-led approach to resilience.

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  • The most rewarding part of my placements was helping others and seeing the many lives that are impacted along the way.
    - Nikki Sheedy

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