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Lemia Alice, a program participant in South Sudan, on how edible insect farming improved her access to food and nutrition

Lemia Alice, a program participant in South Sudan, on how edible insect farming improved her access to food and nutrition

Posted Feb 28th, 2023 in Africa, Stories, Featured, News, South Sudan

In Moli Tokuro Boma of Pageri Payam, which is located in Magwi County in Eastern Equatoria State, the project supported a group of beneficiaries, among them Mrs. Lemia Alice who is a 43-year-old single mom of seven children, four girls and three boys. She and her family returned from refuge in Uganda two years ago. Life has not been easy in the camps, which is why she decided to spontaneously move back home.

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"Knowledge is power": Supporting dairy farmers in Kenya through gender responsiveness training

Posted Feb 24th, 2023 in Africa, Stories, Featured, Kenya, News

Margaret David is a happy farmer from the Nkandone society of Meru Dairy Union. She is a proud farmer after benefiting from Veterinarians With Borders/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Canada's (VWB/VSF) Volunteer Engaged in Gender Responsive Technical Solutions (VETS) project.

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Veterinarians Without Borders/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières (VWB/VSF) announces its first ever Northern Award recipients; scholarship, bursaries, & first aid training

Veterinarians Without Borders/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières (VWB/VSF) announces its first ever Northern Award recipients; scholarship, bursaries, & first aid training

Posted Feb 22nd, 2023 in Media Releases, News, Northern Canada

Veterinarians Without Borders announces the recipients of its first ever Access to Care Awards. This marks the awards’ first year, with over $36,000 granted in total. 

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Veterinarians Without Borders Canada sending relief to Turkey; helping with emergency veterinary care, search and rescue, food & more  

Veterinarians Without Borders Canada sending relief to Turkey; helping with emergency veterinary care, search and rescue, food & more  

Posted Feb 10th, 2023 in Media Releases, News

Following Turkey's devastating earthquakes, VWB/VSF is providing urgently needed emergency efforts, including search and rescue along with veterinary care, food, and shelter.

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Gender equality training on farms in Kenya:

Gender equality training on farms in Kenya: "Empowering women and girls"

Posted Jan 31st, 2023 in Africa, Stories, Kenya, News

VWB/VSF is supporting gender equality training on farms in Kenya. "We can now see couples working together, which means the implementation of knowledge and skills we train farmers in is more effective."

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

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

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

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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Edible insects farming and training improved nutrition and incomes in Jonglei and Eastern Equatoria States, South Sudan

Edible insects farming and training improved nutrition and incomes in Jonglei and Eastern Equatoria States, South Sudan

Posted Jan 25th, 2023 in Africa, Stories, News, South Sudan

Veterinarians Without Borders/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Canada and our local partner, BaseNet, recently implemented a 10-month research project titled, "Edible insect farming for improved nutrition and incomes in South Sudan". The project was generously funded by Global Affairs Canada's Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT) Program. It was developed on the basis that edible insect farming has the potential to mitigate the affects of malnutrition and gender-related challenges, and t...

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

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

Posted Jan 24th, 2023 in News

Learn about volunteering abroad from VWB staff and past volunteers.

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When can I expect my 2022 charitable tax receipt?

When can I expect my 2022 charitable tax receipt?

Posted Jan 19th, 2023 in Stories, News

In 2022 we made some BIG improvements to our charitable tax receipting system.

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"A new dawn for development volunteering"

Posted Jan 17th, 2023 in Africa, Stories, News

I am glad to have taken part in the International Conference for Volunteering Organizations (#IVCO2022), which was held in Senegal under the theme of "a new dawn for volunteering in development". This gave me a chance to listen to other volunteers share their experiences and gave me a different perspective on volunteering for international development.

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Stories From Around The World

The Results Are In: Meet the Animals & Ales 2026 Pet Photo Contest Winners

The Results Are In: Meet the Animals & Ales 2026 Pet Photo Contest Winners

Posted Mar 20th, 2026

The Animals & Ales Pet Photo Contest has officially come to a close! Thanks to our amazing participants, voters, and supporters, we raised over $102,000 to provide critical veterinary care for animals in need. Meet the winners and runners-up.

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Women's Month 2026 Webinar: Give to Gain - Women, Volunteerism & Mutual Growth

Women's Month 2026 Webinar: Give to Gain - Women, Volunteerism & Mutual Growth

Posted Mar 11th, 2026

Register now for our upcoming Women's Month 2026 webinar which explores how volunteer exchange strengthens animal health systems, supports women’s leadership, and creates mutual learning between volunteers and communities.

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VETS Volunteer Voices: Building Power Through Partnership in Ghana’s Poultry Sector

VETS Volunteer Voices: Building Power Through Partnership in Ghana’s Poultry Sector

Posted Mar 4th, 2026

In this edition of #VETSVolunteerVoices, we shift perspective — from volunteer reflections to the voice of a local leader shaping change on the ground. Dr. Victoria Norgbey has dedicated over four decades to strengthening Ghana’s poultry sector and empowering women through WIPVaC-Apex Ghana, a key VETS partner.

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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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