VWB raises over $26,000 for animals and communities in need through Animals & Ales Pet Photo Contest
VWB wrapped up its fifth Animals & Ales Pet Photo Fundraiser Contest in partnership with six breweries.
The latest announcements by VWB.
Veterinarians Without Borders North America Welcomes New Executive Director, Janine Mitchell
VWB welcomes Janine Mitchell as its new Executive Director, bringing over 20 years of global health and One Health leadership across 30+ countries. As she works alongside outgoing ED Charmaine Brett during the transition, Janine is poised to guide VWB into its next chapter—advancing its mission and 2025–2030 Strategic Plan to improve lives, protect livelihoods, and strengthen communities worldwide.
VWB North America launches second Animals & Ales Photo Fundraiser Contest this year, in partnership with 2 Canadian breweries & 4 U.S. breweries
VWB is launching its second Animals & Ales Pet Photo Fundraiser Contest of 2025, which will unite pet lovers and craft beer enthusiasts across the U.S. and Canada
Veterinarians Without Borders North America Announces Leadership Transition
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.
Veterinarians Without Borders Congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney on Election Win
VWB congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney on his election victory, emphasizing the importance of continued leadership on global One Health challenges, and reaffirming its commitment to strengthening animal health, food security, and resilient communities worldwide.
Veterinarians Without Borders North America Launches Emergency Earthquake Response in Myanmar
Veterinarians Without Borders North America launches an emergency response in Myanmar following the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake, partnering with a trusted local organization to deliver urgent cash assistance and protect food security and livelihoods through a One Health approach.
Veterinarians Without Borders North America announces winners of highest grossing Animals and Ales Photo Contest!
Veterinarians Without Borders North America (VWB) is excited to announce the winners of its Animals and Ales Pet Photo Contest. Over $170,000 was raised for animals in need.
VWB North America launches largest-ever Animals & Ales Pet Photo Contest in partnership with 49 breweries across Canada and the U.S.
Veterinarians Without Borders North America (VWB) is thrilled to announce the launch of its largest-ever Animals & Ales Pet Photo Contest, bringing together pet lovers and craft beer enthusiasts across Canada and the U.S.
Massive Foreign Aid Cuts Threaten Lives, Livelihoods, and Global Health—Veterinarians Without Borders North America Responds
Veterinarians Without Borders North America responds to the termination of 10,000 foreign aid contracts, emphasizing the devastating impact on vulnerable communities, the risks to global One Health efforts, and its continued commitment to strengthening animal health, food security, and livelihoods.
Veterinarians Without Borders North America responds to southern California wildfires, helping animals and pet guardians evacuating blazes
In response to the wildfires that continue across Southern California, Veterinarians Without Borders North America (VWB) is providing critical, on-the-ground support.
Veterinarians Without Borders North America helping animals in need across Ukraine and beyond this holiday
This holiday season, Veterinarians Without Borders North America (VWB) is supporting animals and communities in need through a matching gift.
Over $86,000 raised through Giving Tuesday for animals in need!
This year's Giving Tuesday campaign exceeded all expectations, raising an incredible $86,083! This remarkable achievement would not have been possible without the generosity and compassion of our amazing community of supporters - just like YOU.
Veterinarians Without Borders North America launches matching Giving Tuesday campaign in support of animals in Northern Canada and beyond
Through to December 3, 2024, each Giving Tuesday donation will be matched by a generous donor*, doubling the impact of every contribution to support animals and communities in need.
Veterinarians Without Borders North America launches holiday match campaign in support of animals in crisis
Including animals in war-torn Ukraine.
Veterinarians Without Borders North America announces new sponsorship with Canadian North in support of northern work
Veterinarians Without Borders North America (VWB) is thrilled to announce a brand new partnership with Canadian North.
Join us for the 2024 International Cooperation Brunch: A Unique Opportunity to Discover Volunteering Abroad
We are pleased to announce the 2nd annual International Cooperation Brunch will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Fabrik 8 in Montreal. This free event is open to everyone but registration is required.
Veterinarians Without Borders North America offers support for pet guardians and animals affected by wildfires in Jasper & other areas of Alberta
VWB is responding to wildfires across Alberta, including in Jasper
Veterinarians Without Borders North America responds to growing wildfires near Fort Good Hope, NT thanks to grant from PetSmart Charities of Canada™
VWB is responding to ongoing wildfire evacuation efforts in response to wildfires near the community of Fort Good Hope
Veterinarians Without Borders Secures FAO Funding to Support Vulnerable Farmers in Aweil North, South Sudan
We are pleased to announce the receipt of a $66,877 grant from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to support the Emergency Locusts and Other Pests Response Project (ELRP) in Aweil North, Northern Bahr El Ghazal, South Sudan.
Veterinarians Without Borders North America publishes Rabies Awareness and Prevention Education Program in both English and Inuktitut for remote communities in northern Canada
VWB is thrilled to announce the launch of its first ever Rabies Awareness and Education Program, funded by the CFIA.
Veterinarians Without Borders North America launches first ever U.S. Animals and Ales Photo Contest, in partnership with five U.S. breweries
VWB's Animals & Ales Photo Contest has officially launched in the U.S. for the first time ever!
Veterinarians Without Borders responding to out-of-control wildfires raging across Western Canada
As wildfires rage across Western Canada, VWB is helping evacuating community members and animals impacted by the blazes.
Veterinarians Without Borders Secures Funding from Zoetis Foundation to Strengthen Livelihoods in South Sudan
We are pleased to announce the receipt of a grant of US $400,000 over two years from the Zoetis Foundation to reinforce our efforts in supporting vulnerable livestock farmers in South Sudan.
Veterinarians Without Borders’ Animals & Ales Photo Contest is back and even bigger, in partnership with 8 breweries across Canada
Our Animals & Ales photo contest is back! And even bigger.
Veterinarians Without Borders North America launches first-ever Northern veterinary telehealth program in partnership with Animal HealthLink and PetSmart Charities of 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.
VWB North America explores the role of Community Animal Health Workers in northern communities with help from Petsmart Charities of Canada
With funding from PetSmart Charities of Canada, Veterinarians Without Borders North America has been exploring the implementation of a Community Animal Health Worker (CAHW) program across remote northern communities in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories.
Veterinarians Without Borders Canada Expands Efforts in the U.S., Rebrands as Veterinarians Without Borders North America
VWB/VSF, a Canadian non-profit organization focused on animal health to improve the health of communities, today announced an expansion into the United States, with the establishment of the registered U.S. charity Veterinarians Without Borders USA. Together, these two charities are rebranding as Veterinarians Without Borders North America (VWB North America).
Veterinarians Without Borders and NWT SPCA team up to help communities in Northwest Territories affected by the devastating wildfire season with $95,000 in grants from PetSmart Charities of Canada™
In the wake of an unprecedented wildfire season affecting communities in Canada’s North, PetSmart Charities of Canada’s Disaster Response fund has announced $95,000 in aid to assist impacted pets and the people who love them.
Pets Displaced by Approaching Yellowknife Fire will be Flown to Safety Today
VWB/VSF is on-the-ground in Yellowknife, responding to the evacuation order due to raging wildfires.
Veterinarians Without Borders/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières responds to Yellowknife, NT evacuation order as out-of-control wildfires rage on
VWB/VSF is on-the-ground in Yellowknife, responding to the evacuation order due to raging wildfires.
Veterinarians Without Borders/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières collaborates with Maui Humane Society for Emergency Wildfire Response in Maui
In response to the devastating fires in Hawaii, VWB/VSF is teaming up with the Maui Humane Society to provide urgent animal and humanitarian response.
Veterinarians Without Borders and NWT SPCA caring for puppies pulled from blazing Behchokǫ̀ shed
As the fires in Behchokǫ̀ rage on, a firefighter rescued three tiny puppies from a blazing shed.
Veterinarians Without Borders partners with NWT SPCA to provide aid to animals and pet guardians evacuated from Behchokǫ̀ due to wildfires
In response to the wildfire-related evacuations taking place in Behchokǫ̀, NWT, Veterinarians Without Borders/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières (VWB/VSF) has partnered with NWT SPCA to provide emergency animal care and veterinary services to animals and their guardians.
Veterinarians Without Borders/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières partners with Makerspace YK to build doghouse kits for remote northern communities
VWB/VSF is partnering with Makerspace YK to build doghouse flatpack kits for remote communities across the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Veterinarians Without Borders/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières’ VETS volunteers in Ghana helping to prevent zoonotic spread in farm animals via vaccination campaigns
VWB/VSF volunteers joined local partners in northeastern Ghana for a vaccination campaign targeting an anthrax outbreak among farm animals.
Veterinarians Without Borders opens second round of Access to Care Awards; granting thousands in scholarships, bursaries & more to northern students
VWB/VSF's Access to Care Awards are open, once again!
VWB/VSF Launches Urgent Appeal to Save Lives and Protect Animals in Southern Ukraine
VWB/VSF mobilized volunteers and local partner organization in a search and rescue operation providing emergency assistance for both animals and people affected by the devastating disaster.
Veterinarians Without Borders/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières to address lack of accessible veterinary care in remote Nunavut communities with support from Petsmart Charities of Canada
We've thrilled to be grant recipients from PetSmart Charities of Canada™ in the amount of $120,000.
Your Support Means Everything
Veterinarians Without Borders North America/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Amérique du Nord couldn't do the work we do without your support. Whether it's a financial donation or a donation of your time, by improving the health of animals you will be working to improve the health and quality of life for people throughout the world.
