Current Projects

Take a look at the projects Veterinarians Without Borders is currently working on around the world, each aimed at improving animal health, human health and environmental health.

At any given time, Veterinarians Without Borders (VWB) has multiple projects in progress, each tailored to address the unique needs of animals and communities worldwide.

Some, like the VETS (Volunteers Engaged in Gender-Responsive Technical Solutions) program, are meticulously planned, years-long initiatives. VETS is grounded in rigorous research, carefully staffed by both local partners and international volunteers, and strategically developed to have the highest level of impact in the regions where the program operates – namely, Cambodia, Ghana, Kenya, Laos, Senegal, and Vietnam.  

In South Sudan, VWB's programs are equally transformative. Here, we work to enhance the resilience of pastoralist communities against animal diseases, including zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance, while strengthening livelihoods via sustainable livestock practices. This effort not only improves food security but also enhances economic stability in a region where both are vitally important. 

In Cambodia, VWB’s AGROW program exemplifies our commitment to sustainable agricultural practices. By training farmers, primarily women, in green agriculture and livestock-based production, we aim to improve the nutrition and economic security of women and women-led groups. This program is crucial in helping communities become more resilient and self-sufficient, reducing poverty and improving food security. 

In Rwanda and Senegal, we are working closely with local partners to empower communities to improve health outcomes, including the prevention, detection, and response to prevalent zoonoses like anthrax and cysticercosis.  

Our work across Northern Canada is focused on improving the health of companion animals and communities via VWB’s Northern Animal Health Initiative. This unique program focuses on enhancing animal health services and building capacity in remote and underserved communities through a collaborative, community-led model that ensures sustainable improvements in animal and public health. 

Similarly, in Ukraine, VWB has teamed up with on-the-ground partners, including shelters, veterinary teams, and agricultural training initiatives, that are involved in strengthening animal health and veterinary care. In the wake of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, VWB swiftly mobilized to provide emergency veterinary care, food, and supplies to animals affected by the crisis. Our local teams have delivered life-saving aid to pets, livestock, and wildlife caught in the crossfire, ensuring their well-being in a time of chaos and uncertainty. The ability to act quickly in such emergencies is crucial, as lives depend on our ability to mobilize resources and deliver relief where it’s needed most. 

In addition to these targeted efforts, VWB also plays a vital role in emergency response on a global scale – something that has become even more relevant in the face of climate change. Whether responding to natural disasters, such as wildfires, disease outbreaks, or humanitarian crises, we work tirelessly to provide veterinary care and support to animals and communities in distress.  

No matter the type of project, one thing remains consistent: VWB’s unwavering dedication to the vision of healthier people and animals, along with a sustainable future for our planet. At the heart of all our work is the One Health approach, which emphasizes the interconnectedness of animals, people, and the environment. By caring for all three, and with the support of our incredible partners, volunteers, and donors, VWB is striving to continue building capacity for a healthier future for all. 

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Learn more about our current projects below. 

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Strengthening One Health Systems for the Protection of Health and Livelihoods (1-SHOP)

Project Details

Project Dates: 2024-2026

Project Goal:

To enhance the resilience of pastoralist communities in Torit County against animal diseases, including zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Funding Partner:

Zoetis Foundation

Operating Countries: 

South Sudan 

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Agriculture-based Growth and Resilience Opportunities for Women (AGROW)

Project Details

Project Dates: 2021-2024

Project Goal:

To improve environmentally sustainable / green agriculture and nutrition of women and women-led groups. To strengthen the economic security from environmentally sustainable / green agriculture and livestock-based production of women and girls.

Funding Partner:

Global Affairs Canada

Operating Areas: 

Cambodia’s Battambang province (i.e., Rattankakmondul, Banan, and Ek Phnom Districts).

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Community One Health Empowerment in Rwanda and Senegal (COHERS)

Project Details

Project Dates: 2023-2027

Project Goal:

To empower communities to improve health outcomes through One Health approaches to prevent, detect, and respond to prevalent zoonoses, including anthrax and cysticercosis. 

Funding Partner:

Global Affairs Canada

Operating Countries: 

Rwanda and Senegal

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Northern Animal Health Initiative (NAHI)

Project Details

Project Start Date: 2021 (Ongoing) 

Project Goal:

To improve animal health and combat rabies outbreaks in Canada's North by offering veterinary clinics to underserved communities.

Operating Areas: 

Canada: Nunavut & Northwest Territories

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Ukraine Animal Program

Project Details

Project Start Date: February 2022(Ongoing) 

Project Goal:

Following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, VWB has teamed up with on-the-ground partners to save animals in crisis and provide the necessary relief for their carers who are desperately trying to source food, water, and medicine. This project will also provide funds to shelters in bordering countries as shelters expand their capacities to help handle the influx of animals coming across the border. 

Operating Areas: 

Ukraine, Surrounding Countries 

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Volunteers Engaged in Gender-Responsive Technical Solutions (VETS)

Project Details

Project Dates: 2020-2028

Project Goal:

To work to improve the economic and social well-being of the world’s most marginalized people, particularly women and girls, in six countries in Africa and Asia.

Funding Partner:

Global Affairs Canada

Operating Countries: 

Ghana, Kenya, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Senegal

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