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Transforming Lives Amidst Crisis: Veterinarians Without Borders' goat farming initiative in war-torn Ukraine

Transforming Lives Amidst Crisis: Veterinarians Without Borders' goat farming initiative in war-torn Ukraine

Posted Mar 12th, 2024 in Country, News, Stories

In 2023, we implemented an agricultural program in Ukraine to help train small-scale farmers and other community members in raising goats. This not only is helping communities with limited access to resources due to the war, but also ensuring that goats are being cared for with best farming practices.

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VETS Volunteer Voices: Making a Difference in Kenya

VETS Volunteer Voices: Making a Difference in Kenya

Posted Mar 12th, 2024 in Africa, Stories, Featured, Kenya, News, VETS, Volunteer Stories

#VETSVolunteerVoices aims to bring you the stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field! This story was contributed by K. Calahan, a Communications Volunteer with VETS in Kenya in February 2024.

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3 Veterinarians Without Borders volunteers share their northern experiences

3 Veterinarians Without Borders volunteers share their northern experiences

Posted Mar 11th, 2024 in Stories, Northern Canada, Volunteer Stories

As teams arrive in Iqaluit for the first spring rotation of clinics in Canada’s Arctic, three volunteers reflect on their experiences.

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Webinar Replay: How can

Webinar Replay: How can "One Health" approaches empower communities to enhance women's health globally?

Posted Mar 7th, 2024 in Featured, News, Webinar

Watch the replay of our one-hour live webinar during International Women’s Month 2024 to delve into the intersectionality of One Health and women's health, discussing interventions that enhance the well-being of women and communities.

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"Women of VWB": Introducing Charmaine Brett, Executive Director, VWB North America

Posted Mar 1st, 2024 in Africa, Asia, Stories, Country, Featured, Ghana, Kenya, News, Northern Canada, VETS

To celebrate Women's Day 2024, we are releasing a week-long series featuring “Women of VWB”. The Women of VWB are effective and powerful change-makers who #InspireInclusion daily. Today, we introduce you to Charmaine Brett, Executive Director, VWB North America.

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Veterinarians Without Borders’ Animals & Ales Photo Contest is back and even bigger, in partnership with 8 breweries across Canada

Veterinarians Without Borders’ Animals & Ales Photo Contest is back and even bigger, in partnership with 8 breweries across Canada

Posted Mar 1st, 2024 in Media Releases, News

Our Animals & Ales photo contest is back! And even bigger.

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Veterinarians Without Borders North America launches first-ever Northern veterinary telehealth program in partnership with Animal HealthLink and PetSmart Charities of Canada™

Veterinarians Without Borders North America launches first-ever Northern veterinary telehealth program in partnership with Animal HealthLink and PetSmart Charities of Canada™

Posted Feb 28th, 2024 in Media Releases, News, Northern Canada

We are thrilled to launch the first ever veterinary telehealth program in Canada, which will serve remote communities across the Northwest Territories and Nunavut that have limited access to veterinary care.

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Volunteer Position - Gender Advisor | Wakulima Kenya

Posted Feb 27th, 2024

Vets Without Borders has an open Gender Advisor volunteer position with our partner, Wakulima Dairy, in Kenya

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Volunteer Position - Agronomist Advisor | Wakulima Kenya

Posted Feb 27th, 2024

Vets Without Borders has an open Agronomist Advisor volunteer position with our partner, Wakulima Dairy, in Kenya

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Volunteer Position - Governance Advisor | Meru Kenya

Posted Feb 27th, 2024

Vets Without Borders has an open Governance Advisor volunteer position with our partner, Meru Dairy, in Kenya

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Stories From Around The World

International Day of Epidemic Preparedness: Tackling PPR in Ghana to Safeguard Livelihoods and Prevent Future Crises

International Day of Epidemic Preparedness: Tackling PPR in Ghana to Safeguard Livelihoods and Prevent Future Crises

Posted Dec 24th, 2024

This article highlights the fight against Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in Ghana, showcasing how VWB’s partnership with GAPNET strengthens community-based vaccination, surveillance, and education to help prevent future epidemics.

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Protecting Livelihoods in South Sudan: VWB Vaccinates Over 59,000 Livestock in a Life-Saving Campaign

Protecting Livelihoods in South Sudan: VWB Vaccinates Over 59,000 Livestock in a Life-Saving Campaign

Posted Dec 18th, 2024

In collaboration with Action Contre la Faim (ACF) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), VWB recently completed a 16-day mass vaccination campaign in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, South Sudan, vaccinating over 59,000 livestock and strengthening community resilience.

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Empowering Women in Ghana's Volta Region: A Celebration of Health, Sustainability, and Community

Empowering Women in Ghana's Volta Region: A Celebration of Health, Sustainability, and Community

Posted Dec 10th, 2024

Megan Sylka, Senior Program Officer at VWB/VSF, shares how her recent visit to Ghana highlighted the ways in which VETS partner WIPVaC-Apex are empowering women poultry farmers with the tools, knowledge, and solidarity they need to flourish.

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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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