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Sign up for Veterinarians Without Borders' #IDW203 Webinars - Feb. 8 & Feb. 10

Posted Jan 24th, 2023 in News

International Development Week (IDW), launched by Global Affairs Canada, is an annual week dedicated to celebrating Canadians' contributions to international development efforts that are creating a more peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous world. This year's IDW will run from February 5 to 11 and is focused on "Go for the Goals", a nod to Canadians' efforts to achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

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.

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Hear from VWB/VSF volunteers in Kenya who are working to empower women and families working in dairy production. 

When: Wednesday, Feb. 8 @ 11:00 a.m. ET

Where: Virtual

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Recording: Young Volunteer Program: Stories from the Field. Recorded webinar on October 11th

This virtual chat is intended for anyone interested in VWB/VSF’s international programming. This is also an opportunity to promote YVP 2023 as we move toward launching recruitment. During the event, you will hear from YVP 2022 participants who have volunteered throughout Cambodia, Ghana, and Kenya.

Help us spread the word about this upcoming event!

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Stories From Around The World

Seeds of Resilience: Building Climate-Smart Communities in Laos

Seeds of Resilience: Building Climate-Smart Communities in Laos

Posted Nov 12th, 2025

This field report from Laos shares insights from VWB’s Senior Program Officer, Megan Sylka, highlighting how the VETS program, in partnership with CARE Laos, is empowering women, improving animal health, and helping farming communities build climate resilience through sustainable agriculture and One Health practices.

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People, Pigs, and Possibility: How COHERS Is Redefining Community Health in Rwanda

People, Pigs, and Possibility: How COHERS Is Redefining Community Health in Rwanda

Posted Nov 6th, 2025

This field report from Rwanda highlights how VWB’s COHERS program is tackling the pork tapeworm Taenia solium through a One Health approach — uniting local One Health Teams, Community Hygiene Clubs, and behaviour-change initiatives to strengthen sanitation, improve animal health, and build momentum at the community level.

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From Office to Community: Donatha’s Leadership in Building a Healthier Rwanda

From Office to Community: Donatha’s Leadership in Building a Healthier Rwanda

Posted Oct 30th, 2025

This story profiles Donatha Anyinkamiye, Executive Secretary of Tare Sector, whose leadership and advocacy are helping COHERS turn One Health awareness into lasting, community-led change in Rwanda.

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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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