Strengthening local capacity: One Health research meets community care in Gjoa Haven

Posted Jun 20th, 2025 in Country, Featured, News, Northern Canada, Stories

When Hannah Liao, a Master of Science student at the Ontario Veterinary College, traveled to Gjoa Haven with Veterinarians Without Borders, she brought more than just research; she brought a vision for sustainable, community-led veterinary care. Her thesis on Community Animal Health Worker programs explores how local training and a One Health approach can transform access to animal health services in Canada’s North.

Coordinating Compassion: VWB Responds to Manitoba's Wildfire Emergency

Posted Jun 12th, 2025 in Country, Featured, News, Stories

As wildfires displace families across Manitoba and other areas of Canada, Veterinarians Without Borders North America is stepping in to ensure animals aren't left behind. Working with over 10 partner organizations, VWB is coordinating emergency shelters, veterinary care, and food deliveries—already supporting more than 650 animals in affected communities.

VETS Volunteer Voices: Mapping the Future of Organic Farming in Cambodia

Posted Jun 12th, 2025 in Asia, Featured, News, Stories, VETS, Volunteer Stories

#VETSVolunteerVoices aims to bring you the stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field. Meet Ian Parfitt, a GIS Mapping Advisor who spent three months in Cambodia (January–April 2025) supporting organic agriculture and digital transformation with our local partner, AVSF Cambodia.

More than Milk: How One Kenyan Woman Is Cultivating Leadership, Livelihood, and Lasting Change

Posted Jun 10th, 2025 in Africa, Featured, Kenya, News, Stories, VETS

Megan Sylka, Senior Program Officer at VWB, shares how her recent visit to Kenya revealed the powerful ripple effects of the VETS program—highlighting how Community One Health Champion Shelmith Mwai is transforming her dairy farm, her family dynamics, and her community through knowledge, leadership, and collaboration.

From Farm to Fork: Why One Health Matters for Food Safety

Posted Jun 6th, 2025 in Africa, Asia, Featured, News, Stories

This article examines how a One Health approach can transform food safety systems by addressing the interconnected health of people, animals, and the environment—highlighting the importance of cross-sector collaboration, innovations like Canada’s CFSIN, and global strategies to mitigate risks such as antimicrobial resistance, climate change, and zoonotic disease.

Veterinarians Without Borders North America Announces Leadership Transition

Posted May 30th, 2025 in Africa, Asia, Country, Media Releases, News

VWB announces the upcoming departure of Executive Director Charmaine Brett, who will step down in September after four years of visionary leadership. As Charmaine begins a new chapter, VWB remains grounded in its mission and Strategic Plan—continuing to lead global One Health efforts that improve lives, protect livelihoods, and strengthen communities.

Why animal care matters now more than ever on Ukraine’s frontlines

Posted May 20th, 2025 in Featured, News, Stories

Across war-torn regions in Ukraine the destruction stretches for kilometres. Homes are reduced to rubble, communities have been displaced, and many animals, often the forgotten victims of war, are left to fend for themselves in dangerous, unstable conditions. With your help, along with our local partners, we can ensure that help is there for animals that need it most.

Webinar Replay: VETS Volunteer Perspectives on Community-Led Climate and Ecosystem Solutions

Posted May 20th, 2025 in Africa, Asia, Featured, Kenya, Laos, News, VETS, Webinar

Watch a replay of our World Environment Day 2025 webinar which showcased the voices of VWB’s VETS volunteers working alongside local partners to advance climate-smart agriculture, ecosystem restoration, and One Health solutions. The panelists shared community-led approaches, environmental challenges, and practical innovations from Cambodia, Kenya, and Laos.

From Soil to Systems: AGROW’s Lasting Impact on Women and One Health in Cambodia

Posted May 15th, 2025 in AGROW, Asia, Featured, News, Program Report, Stories

From climate-resilient farming to women-led food systems, this impact report explores the achievements of the AGROW program in rural Cambodia. Implemented by VWB from 2022 to 2024 and funded by Global Affairs Canada, AGROW empowered over 21,000 individuals—primarily women—through sustainable agriculture, animal health services, and a holistic One Health approach.

Voices from Myanmar: Caring for Women, Animals, and Lives in Crisis

Posted May 9th, 2025 in Asia, Country, Featured, News, Stories

This blog shares firsthand accounts from VWB’s earthquake response in Myanmar, highlighting how local partners are delivering urgent care to people and animals alike, and demonstrating the impact of a locally led, One Health approach in the midst of a humanitarian crisis.

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Strengthening local capacity: One Health research meets community care in Gjoa Haven

Coordinating Compassion: VWB Responds to Manitoba's Wildfire Emergency

VETS Volunteer Voices: Mapping the Future of Organic Farming in Cambodia

More than Milk: How One Kenyan Woman Is Cultivating Leadership, Livelihood, and Lasting Change

From Farm to Fork: Why One Health Matters for Food Safety

Veterinarians Without Borders North America Announces Leadership Transition

Why animal care matters now more than ever on Ukraine’s frontlines

Webinar Replay: VETS Volunteer Perspectives on Community-Led Climate and Ecosystem Solutions

From Soil to Systems: AGROW’s Lasting Impact on Women and One Health in Cambodia

Voices from Myanmar: Caring for Women, Animals, and Lives in Crisis

Stories From Around The World

VETS Volunteer Voices: Returning to Kenya to Grow Sustainable Dairy Solutions

Healthy Rangelands, Healthy Communities: Biodiversity Beyond Wilderness

Inside the Household: How Gender Integration Is Strengthening One Health in Senegal

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