One Health, One World: The Interconnectedness of Animals and Humans
VWB's Danielle Legault shares her research and findings on how animals help shape human lives and communities.
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Avian Influenza Overview: What You Need to Know and Where to Learn More
In this article, wildlife health specialist and VWB/VSF Board Member, Jolene Giancinti (BHSc, DVM, PhD) answers common questions and reviews best practices around Avian Influenza Viruses (AIVs). The goal is to provide you with a technical overview and spark your interest in learning more.
Veterinarians Without Borders Secures FAO Funding to Support Vulnerable Farmers in Aweil North, South Sudan
We are pleased to announce the receipt of a $66,877 grant from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to support the Emergency Locusts and Other Pests Response Project (ELRP) in Aweil North, Northern Bahr El Ghazal, South Sudan.
VETS Volunteer Voices: Promoting Gender Equity in Northern Ghana
#VETSVolunteerVoices aims to bring you the stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field. This blog was written by Karissa Gall, a Gender Advisor Volunteer in Ghana who worked with our partner, SEND, in January 2024.
Sustaining Our World: Reflecting on International Day for Biological Diversity
As we mark the International Day of Biological Diversity on May 22nd, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the links between human, animal, and environmental health. In this article, VWB/VSF Board Member, Dr. Anna MacKay (DVM, MSc) discusses climate change, zoonoses, and the critical need for biodiversity.
Veterinarians Without Borders Secures Funding from Zoetis Foundation to Strengthen Livelihoods in South Sudan
We are pleased to announce the receipt of a grant of US $400,000 over two years from the Zoetis Foundation to reinforce our efforts in supporting vulnerable livestock farmers in South Sudan.
Reflections from the Red Soils: My VETS volunteer journey in Ghana
#VETSVolunteerVoices aims to bring you the stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field. This reflective blog was contributed by Maria Stanborough, a Communications Volunteer with our VETS program in Ghana in February 2024.
Nurturing Mother Earth: Transforming Kenya's Dairy Sector through Composting
As we mark International Mother Earth Day in 2024, we explore how composting is revolutionizing the dairy sector in Kenya, fostering sustainability and resilience in the face of climate change.
South Sudan Program Impact: Resilience and Community Transformation in Torit County
As phase one (March 2023-March 2024) of our resilience and livelihood program in South Sudan completes, we share key activities, achievements and program impacts. Building upon success, phase two of our critical work in the region is already underway.
VETS Volunteer Voices: Making a Difference in Kenya
#VETSVolunteerVoices aims to bring you the stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field! This story was contributed by K. Calahan, a Communications Volunteer with VETS in Kenya in February 2024.
