Join us on International Volunteer Day (Dec. 5) for a free virtual event: Committed to Solidarity
December 5, 2022 is International Volunteer Day.
Read stories from our passionate and dedicated volunteers about their on-the-ground experiences volunteering with Veterinarians Without Borders.
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Currently volunteering abroad? Keep us up-to-date on your experiences and incredible impact!
Veterinarians Without Borders Canada deploys help to Romania near Ukraine Border
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."
Leaving No Woman Behind
To ensure ‘No woman is left behind’, the VWB VETS project has given specific focus to equipping women with skills and knowledge on improved dairy farm management.
Youth Empowerment in Dairy Farming
Meaningful youth engagement in agriculture is key to the improvement of the social wellbeing of communities as it plays a critical role in enhancing food security.
Volunteer report: Northern Canada adventure renews passion for these veterinarians
Over 16 days, a small group of volunteer veterinarians and registered veterinary technologists travelled to three communities in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut region of Canada.
Gender Advisor in Vietnam
Kavitha Sriparamananthan shares insight into their role as a Gender Advisor in Vietnam at the Institute of Environmental Health and Sustainable Development.
Building Resilience in the Face of COVID-19
Kavitha Sriparamananthan shares insight into their role as a Gender Advisor in Vietnam at the Institute of Environmental Health and Sustainable Development.
Updates From a National Volunteer in Ghana
A national VETS volunteer, Ebenezer Ghamli, shares his experience teaching rural communities in Ghana about COVID-19 safety.
A Collaborate Effort in Uganda Leads to Sustainable Change
Volunteer Nikki Sheedy shares her experience in Uganda as a second-time volunteer with Veterinarians Without Borders.
VWB/VSF Volunteer Insight In the Midst of COVID-19 Pandemic
Volunteer Shauna Richards shares her insight on the importance of the work Veterinarians Without Borders is doing, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Working with Vietnamese Scientists to Support Local Efforts in Reducing Disease Emergence
Dr. Janna Schurer shares her experience working in Vietnam and creating a network of scientists with a focus on managing the threats of disease emergence.
Importance of Livestock Health Efforts Following COVID-19 in Rural Ghana
Dr. Joseph Ansong-Danquah explains the importance of on-the-ground volunteer work that supports farmers engaged in animal production in Ghana.
First week in Meru, Kenya
Four Canadian volunteers share the story of their first week with Veterinarians Without Borders in Meru, Kenya.
