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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

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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Ask an Expert: "How Can Veterinary Social Work Help Build Healthier Veterinary Professionals?" with Dave Shuey, Veterinary Social Worker at IndeVets

Posted Oct 22nd, 2025

In this edition of Ask an Expert, we connected with Dave Shuey, a Veterinary Social Worker with IndeVets, about the growing field of veterinary social work and how innovative practice models can help bring balance, fulfilment, and sustainability back to veterinary medicine.

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VETS Volunteer Voices: Learning Goes Both Ways in Kenya

VETS Volunteer Voices: Learning Goes Both Ways in Kenya

Posted Oct 19th, 2025

#VETSVolunteerVoices brings you stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field. Meet Grace Friesen, an Animal Health Advisor who spent three months in Kenya (May–August 2025) with our local partner, Meru Dairy, helping farmers improve herd health and milk production while learning firsthand how knowledge exchange can strengthen entire communities.

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  • I loved being placed in Ghana and believe I made a significant impact to the communities.
    - Madison Russel

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