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Young Volunteer Program - Dairy Veterinary Advisor | Wakulima Dairy Limited, Kenya

Posted Oct 10th, 2022

Vets Without Borders has an open Dairy Veterinary Advisor volunteer position at Wakulima Dairy Limited, located in the central highlands of Kenya.

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Young Volunteer Program - Dairy Veterinary Advisor | Meru Dairy Co-operative Union, Kenya

Posted Oct 10th, 2022

Vets Without Borders has an open Dairy Veterinary Advisor volunteer position at Meru Dairy Co-operative Union, located in the central highlands of Kenya.

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Sign up for Veterinarians Without Borders' Webinar - Young Volunteer Program: Stories from the Field

Sign up for Veterinarians Without Borders' Webinar - Young Volunteer Program: Stories from the Field

Posted Oct 3rd, 2022 in News

Learn about volunteering abroad from VWB staff and past volunteers.

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Volunteer blog & social media submission form

Posted Sep 27th, 2022

Submission form for volunteer blogs and social media posts.

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Veterinarians Without Borders working to prevent rabies across remote communities in Canada's North

Veterinarians Without Borders working to prevent rabies across remote communities in Canada's North

Posted Sep 22nd, 2022 in Media Releases, News, Northern Canada

Veterinarians Without Borders is working to prevent the spread of rabies across Canada's North.

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Vets & animal welfare experts discuss Canadian decision to ban adoptable dogs from countries with high incidences of rabies

Vets & animal welfare experts discuss Canadian decision to ban adoptable dogs from countries with high incidences of rabies

Posted Sep 20th, 2022 in Media Releases, News

In response to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s decision to ban the importation of dogs from other countries at high-risk for rabies, including dogs that could otherwise be available for adoption or purchase, Veterinarians Without Borders (VWB) is hosting a free virtual roundtable discussion to explore what comes next for international animal rescues.

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PRESS RELEASE: More than 800,000 animals lost in catastrophic Pakistan floods, threatening food security & livelihoods

PRESS RELEASE: More than 800,000 animals lost in catastrophic Pakistan floods, threatening food security & livelihoods

Posted Sep 13th, 2022 in Media Releases, News

In response to the devastating floods in Pakistan that have affected more than 33 million people and killed more than 800,000 farm animals, Veterinarians Without Borders (VWB) has partnered with Sangtani Women Rural Development Organization (SWRDO) to support women and families who have lost their animals and so much more.

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Pakistan Flooding Emergency Response

Pakistan Flooding Emergency Response

Posted Sep 5th, 2022 in Country, News

The impact of the catastrophic flooding in Pakistan is huge, with more than 1/3rd of the country impacted, more than 800,000 livestock killed.

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UKRAINE RESPONSE OPEN CALL FOR PROPOSALS

UKRAINE RESPONSE OPEN CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Posted Aug 22nd, 2022 in Country, News

Considering the wide range of challenges brought to Ukraine by war and a variety of existing animal welfare initiatives, which are tirelessly working to help animals, VWB decided to expand its partner's network and provide emergency funding to more Ukrainian organizations. This Call for Proposals focuses on supporting animal welfare activities within Ukraine with the purpose of providing emergency funds to help animals in need.

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Canada bans import of adoptable dogs from countries with rabies cases - Webinar

Canada bans import of adoptable dogs from countries with rabies cases - Webinar

Posted Aug 15th, 2022 in Country, Media Releases, News

As of September 28, 2022, World Rabies Day, commercial dogs from countries at high-risk for dog rabies will no longer be permitted entry into Canada. Commercial dogs can include, but are not limited to dogs for resale, adoption, fostering, breeding, show or exhibition, research, and other purposes. Watch a panel of experts and international rescues discuss these changes:.

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Stories From Around The World

VETS Volunteer Voices: Biosecurity training hatches success for Esther Nyarko's poultry farm in rural Ghana

VETS Volunteer Voices: Biosecurity training hatches success for Esther Nyarko's poultry farm in rural Ghana

Posted Mar 24th, 2025

#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).

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The Results Are In: Meet the Animals & Ales Pet Photo Contest Winners

The Results Are In: Meet the Animals & Ales Pet Photo Contest Winners

Posted Mar 19th, 2025

The Animals & Ales Pet Photo Contest has officially come to a close! Over $170,000 raised for animals in need.

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The High Price of Parasites: What’s at Stake for Farmers and Food Security

The High Price of Parasites: What’s at Stake for Farmers and Food Security

Posted Mar 19th, 2025

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.

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  • My voluntary assignments in Ghana for the past three years have dramatically improved animal production in terms of reducing mortality and increasing the size of the herd/flock.
    - Joseph Ansong-Danquah

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