Veterinarians Without Borders' #IDW203 Webinars - Feb. 8 & Feb. 10 - Blog
Skip to Main Content

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

Posted Jan 25th, 2023 in Stories, Kenya, News, VETS, Volunteer Stories

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 ran from February 5 to 11, 2023 and 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) hosted two webinars focused on building a more sustainable future. Both of these programs are generously supported by Global Affairs Canada.

CHECK OUT THE WEBINAR RECORDINGS


 
VWB/VSF Canada has been working to support gender equality throughout Kenya, with a focus on dairy farmers and families. Our Kenya country co-ordinator, Esther Mburu, and volunteer gender specialist, Maureen Tanyai, share some of their key learnings and experiences in the field.


VWB/VSF Canada has been supporting the implementation of sustainable biogas systems throughout farms in Kenya. Our Kenya country co-ordinator, Esther Mburu, and environmental specialist, Faith Njeri, discuss their experiences and successes in training farmers in implementing biogas.

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.

Read more

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.

Read more

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.

Read more

  • My voluntary assignments in Ghana for the past three years have dramatically improved animal production in terms of reducing mortality and increasing the size of the herd/flock.
    - Joseph Ansong-Danquah

Become A Part Of The Big Picture

By supporting Veterinarians Without Borders through donations or volunteering, you become part of the Big Picture solution. 

Volunteer  Donate  

+1(343) 633-0272 Contact