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In an effort to continue building animal welfare capacity in Ukraine, VWB/VSF is hosting monthly webinars for Ukrainian veterinarians, veterinary technicians, animal shelter workers, students, and more. They will be simultaneously hosted in both English and Ukrainian.
Through our VETS program, our volunteer gender specialists are supporting women in Kenya by increasing their farms' dairy production and animal health knowledge.
Together with our on-the-ground partners, we recently celebrated our 1,000th telehealth appointment in Ukraine. This service connects veterinarians and pet owners in Ukraine, providing virtual veterinary evaluations and recommended treatments.
VWB/VSF VETS volunteers are training farmers in Kenya to improve the health of their cows and calves. This case study looks at local farmer, Mary Wambui, who worked with VETS volunteers to increase her cows' milk yield.
On International Women's Day, we take a look at five ways that VWB/VSF is working with women in farming and agriculture, worldwide, to help them address food security in their communities.
In Moli Tokuro Boma of Pageri Payam, which is located in Magwi County in Eastern Equatoria State, the project supported a group of beneficiaries, among them Mrs. Lemia Alice who is a 43-year-old single mom of seven children, four girls and three boys. She and her family returned from refuge in Uganda two years ago. Life has not been easy in the camps, which is why she decided to spontaneously move back home.
Margaret David is a happy farmer from the Nkandone society of Meru Dairy Union. She is a proud farmer after benefiting from Veterinarians With Borders/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Canada's (VWB/VSF) Volunteer Engaged in Gender Responsive Technical Solutions (VETS) project.
Veterinarians Without Borders announces the recipients of its first ever Access to Care Awards. This marks the awards’ first year, with over $36,000 granted in total.
Following Turkey's devastating earthquakes, VWB/VSF is providing urgently needed emergency efforts, including search and rescue along with veterinary care, food, and shelter.
VWB/VSF is supporting gender equality training on farms in Kenya. "We can now see couples working together, which means the implementation of knowledge and skills we train farmers in is more effective."
As part of #IDW2023, Veterinarians Without Borders/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Canada (VWB/VSF) will be hosting two webinars focused on building a more sustainable future.
Veterinarians Without Borders/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Canada and our local partner, BaseNet, recently implemented a 10-month research project titled, "Edible insect farming for improved nutrition and incomes in South Sudan". The project was generously funded by Global Affairs Canada's Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT) Program. It was developed on the basis that edible insect farming has the potential to mitigate the affects of malnutrition and gender-related challenges, and t...
Learn about volunteering abroad from VWB staff and past volunteers.
In 2022 we made some BIG improvements to our charitable tax receipting system.
I am glad to have taken part in the International Conference for Volunteering Organizations (#IVCO2022), which was held in Senegal under the theme of "a new dawn for volunteering in development". This gave me a chance to listen to other volunteers share their experiences and gave me a different perspective on volunteering for international development.
VWB/VSF joins the global movement to carry on the late actress' legacy of kindness for animals.
This matching gift will provide critical help to animals in need.
Learn how your help can go the distance this holiday.
Julie volunteered at our fall Northern Animal Health Initiative clinic in Nunavut.
The Veterinarians Without Borders auction is back with more amazing items than ever! Hurry! Auction ends December 12th at 9 p.m. EST.
December 5, 2022 is International Volunteer Day.
Veterinary students and VETS YVP volunteers, Alanna and Vanessa, worked with dairy farmers in Kenya.
VWB launches Giving Tuesday campaign in support of Ukraine.
VETS volunteers, Johsnon & Nafhtari, explore how VWB/VSF is helping farmers in Kenya increase animal welfare and production.
Veterinarians Without Borders/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières launches new Access to Care Awards program, which will provide scholarships and bursaries to individuals residing throughout Canada’s North who are pursuing educational opportunities related to animal health and wellness.
Dian spent an amazing three months volunteering our VETS program partners in Ghana.
Learn about volunteering abroad from VWB staff and past volunteers.
Veterinarians Without Borders is working to prevent the spread of rabies across Canada's North.
In response to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s decision to ban the importation of dogs from other countries at high-risk for rabies, including dogs that could otherwise be available for adoption or purchase, Veterinarians Without Borders (VWB) is hosting a free virtual roundtable discussion to explore what comes next for international animal rescues.
In response to the devastating floods in Pakistan that have affected more than 33 million people and killed more than 800,000 farm animals, Veterinarians Without Borders (VWB) has partnered with Sangtani Women Rural Development Organization (SWRDO) to support women and families who have lost their animals and so much more.
The impact of the catastrophic flooding in Pakistan is huge, with more than 1/3rd of the country impacted, more than 800,000 livestock killed.
Considering the wide range of challenges brought to Ukraine by war and a variety of existing animal welfare initiatives, which are tirelessly working to help animals, VWB decided to expand its partner's network and provide emergency funding to more Ukrainian organizations. This Call for Proposals focuses on supporting animal welfare activities within Ukraine with the purpose of providing emergency funds to help animals in need.
As of September 28, 2022, World Rabies Day, commercial dogs from countries at high-risk for dog rabies will no longer be permitted entry into Canada. Commercial dogs can include, but are not limited to dogs for resale, adoption, fostering, breeding, show or exhibition, research, and other purposes. Watch a panel of experts and international rescues discuss these changes:.
Dr. Janet Davis, DVM fills a room with kindness during her time in Romania. “This tiny, emaciated kitten just arrived at the clinic. Nursing such a tiny baby back from the brink of death, it’s something that never gets old."
The conflict is far from over and these animals need help now more than ever as the media starts to lose focus on this continuing crisis. Get your free sticker to make sure these animals are NOT FORGOTTEN.
VWB has only recently expanded their work to the Meru Dairy Cooperative Union in Meru and utilizes a One Health approach to provide dairy cooperative extension officers and smallholder dairy farmers with trainings that will improve human, animal, and environmental health. This is done by exploring topics related to the health and nutrition of dairy cattle, as well as gender equity and financial empowerment of farmers. Most of the farmers that the volunteers visit have one to three cows and...
South Sudan is experiencing the worst hunger crisis ever; people eat leaves and wild fruits to survive. If we don’t respond to their immediate needs, we are going to see more catastrophes.
Ashley volunteered her time and passion when the Veterinarians Without Borders team visited Kimmirut. To encourage her interest in animals and veterinary care, she was provided an online pet first aid course and first aid kit.
Pavina Vongsouvanh is one of our national volunteers who supported our partner CARE Laos. She sent in the project report below to share the work that has been happening.
The crisis in Ukraine is far from over, but people need to know that you have helped! So many have made a difference for animals in Ukraine. Join us for a live update - register now!
In an effort to continue building animal welfare capacity in Ukraine, VWB/VSF is hosting monthly webinars for Ukrainian veterinarians, veterinary technicians, animal shelter workers, students, and more. They will be simultaneously hosted in both English and Ukrainian.
Through our VETS program, our volunteer gender specialists are supporting women in Kenya by increasing their farms' dairy production and animal health knowledge.
Together with our on-the-ground partners, we recently celebrated our 1,000th telehealth appointment in Ukraine. This service connects veterinarians and pet owners in Ukraine, providing virtual veterinary evaluations and recommended treatments.
