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Veterinarians Without Borders Secures Funding from Zoetis Foundation to Strengthen Livelihoods in South Sudan

Veterinarians Without Borders Secures Funding from Zoetis Foundation to Strengthen Livelihoods in South Sudan

Posted Apr 29th, 2024 in Africa, Media Releases, News, 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.

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Veterinarians Without Borders’ Animals & Ales Photo Contest is back and even bigger, in partnership with 8 breweries across Canada

Veterinarians Without Borders’ Animals & Ales Photo Contest is back and even bigger, in partnership with 8 breweries across Canada

Posted Mar 1st, 2024 in Media Releases, News

Our Animals & Ales photo contest is back! And even bigger.

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Veterinarians Without Borders North America launches first-ever Northern veterinary telehealth program in partnership with Animal HealthLink and PetSmart Charities of Canada™

Veterinarians Without Borders North America launches first-ever Northern veterinary telehealth program in partnership with Animal HealthLink and PetSmart Charities of Canada™

Posted Feb 28th, 2024 in Media Releases, News, Northern Canada

We are thrilled to launch the first ever veterinary telehealth program in Canada, which will serve remote communities across the Northwest Territories and Nunavut that have limited access to veterinary care.

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VWB North America explores the role of Community Animal Health Workers in northern communities with help from Petsmart Charities of Canada

VWB North America explores the role of Community Animal Health Workers in northern communities with help from Petsmart Charities of Canada

Posted Jan 10th, 2024 in Media Releases, News

With funding from PetSmart Charities of Canada, Veterinarians Without Borders North America has been exploring the implementation of a Community Animal Health Worker (CAHW) program across remote northern communities in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories.

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Veterinarians Without Borders Canada Expands Efforts in the U.S., Rebrands as Veterinarians Without Borders North America

Veterinarians Without Borders Canada Expands Efforts in the U.S., Rebrands as Veterinarians Without Borders North America

Posted Dec 4th, 2023 in Media Releases, News

VWB/VSF, a Canadian non-profit organization focused on animal health to improve the health of communities, today announced an expansion into the United States, with the establishment of the registered U.S. charity Veterinarians Without Borders USA. Together, these two charities are rebranding as Veterinarians Without Borders North America (VWB North America).

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Veterinarians Without Borders North America/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Amérique du Nord (VWB/VSF) announces holiday raffle – one grand prize of a round-trip flight for two guests via WestJet

Veterinarians Without Borders North America/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Amérique du Nord (VWB/VSF) announces holiday raffle – one grand prize of a round-trip flight for two guests via WestJet

Posted Nov 9th, 2023 in Media Releases

VWB/VSF launches its 2023 Holiday Raffle.

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Veterinarians Without Borders and NWT SPCA team up to help communities in Northwest Territories affected by the devastating wildfire season with $95,000 in grants from PetSmart Charities of Canada™

Veterinarians Without Borders and NWT SPCA team up to help communities in Northwest Territories affected by the devastating wildfire season with $95,000 in grants from PetSmart Charities of Canada™

Posted Sep 28th, 2023 in Media Releases, Northern Canada

In the wake of an unprecedented wildfire season affecting communities in Canada’s North, PetSmart Charities of Canada’s Disaster Response fund has announced $95,000 in aid to assist impacted pets and the people who love them.

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Pets Displaced by Approaching Yellowknife Fire will be Flown to Safety Today

Pets Displaced by Approaching Yellowknife Fire will be Flown to Safety Today

Posted Aug 21st, 2023 in Media Releases, News, Northern Canada

VWB/VSF is on-the-ground in Yellowknife, responding to the evacuation order due to raging wildfires.

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Veterinarians Without Borders/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières responds to Yellowknife, NT evacuation order as out-of-control wildfires rage on

Veterinarians Without Borders/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières responds to Yellowknife, NT evacuation order as out-of-control wildfires rage on

Posted Aug 16th, 2023 in Media Releases, News, Northern Canada

VWB/VSF is on-the-ground in Yellowknife, responding to the evacuation order due to raging wildfires.

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Veterinarians Without Borders/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières collaborates with Maui Humane Society for Emergency Wildfire Response in Maui

Veterinarians Without Borders/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières collaborates with Maui Humane Society for Emergency Wildfire Response in Maui

Posted Aug 11th, 2023 in Media Releases, News

In response to the devastating fires in Hawaii, VWB/VSF is teaming up with the Maui Humane Society to provide urgent animal and humanitarian response.

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Stories From Around The World

VETS Volunteer Voices: Business Plans and Bold Futures for Ghana’s Women Farmers

VETS Volunteer Voices: Business Plans and Bold Futures for Ghana’s Women Farmers

Posted Jun 25th, 2025

#VETSVolunteerVoices aims to bring you stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field. This blog was written by Guy Audet, a Business Development Advisor who supported our VETS program partner, WIPVaC-Apex, in Ghana from March to May 2025.

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Farming for the Future: How VETS Is Empowering Kenyan Farmers to Grow, Adapt, and Thrive

Farming for the Future: How VETS Is Empowering Kenyan Farmers to Grow, Adapt, and Thrive

Posted Jun 24th, 2025

In Meru County, Kenya, Community One Health Champion Ann Kagwira is improving her farm’s productivity and herd health through ongoing collaboration with VETS volunteers and Meru Dairy — demonstrating how long-term support and continuous learning can drive lasting change for farmers and their communities.

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A Letter from Charmaine Brett: A Moment of Reflection and Momentum

A Letter from Charmaine Brett: A Moment of Reflection and Momentum

Posted Jun 23rd, 2025

As VWB’s Executive Director, Charmaine Brett, prepares to step down in September, she reflects on four years of transformative global work, celebrating milestones in animal care, community resilience, and One Health initiatives. With its bold 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, VWB remains committed to advancing its mission and recruiting new leadership to build on this momentum.

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