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Building Resilience in the Face of COVID-19

Building Resilience in the Face of COVID-19

Posted Sep 3rd, 2021 in Stories, Volunteer Stories

Kavitha Sriparamananthan shares insight into their role as a Gender Advisor in Vietnam at the Institute of Environmental Health and Sustainable Development. 

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Updates From a National Volunteer in Ghana

Updates From a National Volunteer in Ghana

Posted Jun 24th, 2021 in Stories, Volunteer Stories

A national VETS volunteer, Ebenezer Ghamli,  shares his experience teaching rural communities in Ghana about COVID-19 safety.

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A Collaborate Effort in Uganda Leads to Sustainable Change

A Collaborate Effort in Uganda Leads to Sustainable Change

Posted Jun 25th, 2020 in Stories, Volunteer Stories

Volunteer Nikki Sheedy shares her experience in Uganda as a second-time volunteer with Veterinarians Without Borders. 

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VWB/VSF Volunteer Insight In the Midst of COVID-19 Pandemic

VWB/VSF Volunteer Insight In the Midst of COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted May 29th, 2020 in Stories, Volunteer Stories

Volunteer Shauna Richards shares her insight on the importance of the work Veterinarians Without Borders is doing, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Working with Vietnamese Scientists to Support Local Efforts in Reducing Disease Emergence

Working with Vietnamese Scientists to Support Local Efforts in Reducing Disease Emergence

Posted May 21st, 2020 in Stories, Volunteer Stories

Dr. Janna Schurer shares her experience working in Vietnam and creating a network of scientists with a focus on managing the threats of disease emergence.

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Importance of Livestock Health Efforts Following COVID-19 in Rural Ghana

Importance of Livestock Health Efforts Following COVID-19 in Rural Ghana

Posted May 20th, 2020 in Stories, Volunteer Stories

Dr. Joseph Ansong-Danquah explains the importance of on-the-ground volunteer work that supports farmers engaged in animal production in Ghana. 

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First week in Meru, Kenya

First week in Meru, Kenya

Posted Feb 6th, 2020 in Stories, Volunteer Stories

Four Canadian volunteers share the story of their first week with Veterinarians Without Borders in Meru, Kenya.

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Stories From Around The World

Renewed Global Commitment to Reduce Antimicrobial Resistance: A Complex Challenge Requiring a One Health Approach

Renewed Global Commitment to Reduce Antimicrobial Resistance: A Complex Challenge Requiring a One Health Approach

Posted Nov 18th, 2024

Written by Dr. Andrea Ellis (DVM), a member of the VWB Board of Directors, this article explores the evolution of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) thinking, highlighting the critical role of environmental inclusion and a One Health approach, and showcasing how VWB’s focus on animal husbandry, disease prevention, and antimicrobial stewardship aligns with the Quadripartite partnership’s vision for a coordinated global response.

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Poultry and Possibility in Ukraine: Rethinking Aid in Protracted Crises

Poultry and Possibility in Ukraine: Rethinking Aid in Protracted Crises

Posted Nov 14th, 2024

In this op-ed, VWB's Executive Director, Charmaine Brett, discusses how poultry farming is helping to build sustainable recovery for families in Ukraine.

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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

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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  • 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

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