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Who We Are

Our Background

Veterinarians Without Borders North America (VWB) is proud to be a member of VSF International, a dynamic network of 12 non-profit organizations that are dedicated to improving animal health and welfare globally. Our collaborative efforts have spanned over 30 countries, including across Africa, Latin America, and Asia. VWB is comprised of two distinct entities: VWB/VSF Canada and VWB USA, which work synergistically to deliver impactful veterinary services and support. Together, we strive to create a future where animals, communities, and ecosystems thrive sustainably. By promoting the well-being of all life and environments through education, accessible veterinary care, local wisdom, and global collaboration, we aim to foster resilience and health across the world.

Our Focus

  • We keep animals and communities healthy by reducing risks of zoonotic diseases like rabies through local surveillance and disease control measures including community education, food safety, vaccination, and treatment.
  • We invest in leadership, governance, information, financing, and coordination of local systems that recognize and respond to the intersections between animal, human, and environmental health.
  • Our work facilitates knowledge sharing and exchange, allowing communities to harness their existing assets and strengthen capacity for health. In partnership with governments, local organizations, and communities, we prepare for and respond to emergencies, ensuring equitable access to animal health services and resources.
  • We also improve food security and quality of life through integrated livestock and agricultural livelihoods that are resilient to climate change.

Our Charity Status

We are registered as charities in both Canada and the U.S.

VWB/VSF Canada

Canadian Charitable Registration Number: 84146 9547 RR0001

VWB U.S.A.

Veterinarians Without Borders U.S.A. is a registered non-profit 501(c)(3) organization (EIN/tax ID number: 92-2618654)

ecohealth training manual

Learn more about how we're operating through an Ecohealth approach.

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our commitment to truth and reconciliation

We are committed to working towards truth and reconciliation.

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Accessibility Statement

At Veterinarians Without Borders North America/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Amérique du Nord, we are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status: We are continuously working towards conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA, the standard used by the federal government for digital accessibility. Feedback: We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Veterinarians Without Borders' website.

Please let us know if you encounter any barriers: Email: info@vwb.org *We aim to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

Thank you for helping us to ensure our website is accessible to all.

Stories From Around The World

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Ask an Expert: "What's it like running an animal shelter in Ukraine?" with Iryna Podvoyska

Our latest expert is Iryna Podvoyska, manager of the Patron Pet Center in Ukraine — one of VWB's on-the-ground partners. Originally a veterinarian from Kharkiv — which has become a frontline area — Iryna has since relocated to Kyiv where the Center was officially launched in 2023.

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Interested in Volunteering Overseas? Join us for Brunch on September 21 in Montreal

Interested in Volunteering Overseas? Join us for Brunch on September 21 in Montreal

Are you passionate about making a difference on a global scale? Do you dream of volunteering overseas and empowering communities in need? Then mark your calendars for an event you won't want to miss...

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Mpox: A Global Health Challenge and the Case for a One Health Approach

Mpox: A Global Health Challenge and the Case for a One Health Approach

This article provides an overview of the current Mpox outbreak in the DRC, detailing what Mpox is, how it spreads, prevention strategies, and the critical role of human-animal-environment interactions in the spread and management of zoonotic diseases like Mpox.

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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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