A special note from VWB's Executive Director, Charmaine Brett
Veterinarians Without Borders has expanded into the U.S.! Read a special note from our Executive Director, Charmaine Brett, about what this means.
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Safeguarding against zoonotic pathogen spillover: The vital role of wildlife health promotion and disease surveillance
Today (Dec.27, 2023), as we mark the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness it’s the perfect time to reflect on the links between human, animal, and environmental health. In this article, wildlife health specialist and VWB/VSF Board Member, Jolene Giancinti (BHSc, DVM, PhD) discusses One Health, zoonoses, and wildlife disease surveillance.
Breaking Barriers: The “Gender Model Family” in Rural Ghana
Together with local VETS program partner, the Social Enterprise Development Foundation (SEND), VWB/VSF is implementing the innovative Gender Model Family (GMF) methodology in addition to One Health initiatives that increase animal, human and environmental health in Ghana.
Advancing Poultry Farming with Biosecurity: A Success Story from VETS in Vietnam
In the tranquil village of Truc Mai, Lau Thuong commune, Vo Nhai district, Thai Nguyen province, Mr. Lam Van Thuan, a 55-year-old chicken farmer and the head of the Vietnamese Fatherland Front Committee, stands as a beacon of positive change in his community.
Training to Transform Lives and Livelihoods: The Impact of VETS in Vietnam
Veterinarians Without Borders (VWB/VSF) has joined forces with the Institute of Environmental Health and Sustainable Development (IEHSD), our dedicated VETS program partner in Vietnam, to implement empowering One Health initiatives that increase animal, human and environmental health.
Caring for the cattle—and supporting the people—of South Sudan
With the generous support of our donor community and Global Affairs Canada, VWB/VSF is delivering critical care, supplies, programs, and training that strive to uplift animal health in South Sudan.
Türkiye (Turkey)
Following the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye (Turkey), VWB/VSF has partnered with on-the-ground organizations to ensure emergency veterinary care is available for dogs, cats, and more, along with support for pet owners who have lost everything. Since the quakes, efforts are underway to rebuild entire communities, and VWB/VSF remains providing local support, through our partner HSI, to fill the gap for animals in need.
Pakistan Flooding Emergency Response
The impact of the catastrophic flooding in Pakistan is huge, with more than 1/3rd of the country impacted, more than 800,000 livestock killed.
UKRAINE RESPONSE OPEN CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Considering the wide range of challenges brought to Ukraine by war and a variety of existing animal welfare initiatives, which are tirelessly working to help animals, VWB decided to expand its partner's network and provide emergency funding to more Ukrainian organizations. This Call for Proposals focuses on supporting animal welfare activities within Ukraine with the purpose of providing emergency funds to help animals in need.
Canada bans import of adoptable dogs from countries with rabies cases - Webinar
As of September 28, 2022, World Rabies Day, commercial dogs from countries at high-risk for dog rabies will no longer be permitted entry into Canada. Commercial dogs can include, but are not limited to dogs for resale, adoption, fostering, breeding, show or exhibition, research, and other purposes. Watch a panel of experts and international rescues discuss these changes:.
