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Healthy Rangelands, Healthy Communities: Biodiversity Beyond Wilderness

Healthy Rangelands, Healthy Communities: Biodiversity Beyond Wilderness

Posted May 21st, 2026 in Africa, Featured, Ghana, News, Northern Canada, South Sudan, Stories, Technical Blog

In recognition of International Day for Biological Diversity 2026, VWB reflects on how healthy rangelands, community-led animal health systems, and pastoralist knowledge help sustain resilience across working landscapes worldwide.

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Veterinary Care That Moves: Why Animal Health Systems Must Adapt to a Mobile World

Veterinary Care That Moves: Why Animal Health Systems Must Adapt to a Mobile World

Posted Mar 2nd, 2026 in Africa, Featured, Ghana, News, Northern Canada, Stories, Technical Blog

As the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists unfolds, VWB explores why mobility is not a barrier to care — but a blueprint for designing resilient, equitable animal health systems in rangeland and remote communities.

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You’re Invited to Our Virtual Anniversary Event: Celebrating 20 Years of One Health Impact

You’re Invited to Our Virtual Anniversary Event: Celebrating 20 Years of One Health Impact

Posted Nov 17th, 2025 in Africa, Asia, Featured, News, Northern Canada, Stories, VETS, Webinar

Join Veterinarians Without Borders for our virtual 20th Anniversary celebration — 20 Years of Impact: A Celebration of Our Volunteers & VWB in Action. Reflect on two decades of One Health impact and connect with the people shaping a healthier world for animals, people, and the planet.

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Ask an Expert:

Ask an Expert: "How Can Healthy Wildlife Help Protect People and Pets in the North?" with Dr. Naima Jutha, Wildlife Veterinarian & NWT's Chief Veterinary Officer

Posted Oct 9th, 2025 in Country, Featured, News, Northern Canada, Stories

In this edition of Ask an Expert, we connected with Dr. Naima Jutha, Wildlife Veterinarian and Chief Veterinary Officer for the Government of the Northwest Territories. Based in Yellowknife, Dr. Jutha leads the Wildlife Health Program within the Department of Environment and Climate Change, monitoring and responding to emerging health threats among northern wildlife populations.

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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 in Africa, Asia, Featured, News, Northern Canada, Stories

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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Strengthening local capacity: One Health research meets community care in Gjoa Haven

Strengthening local capacity: One Health research meets community care in Gjoa Haven

Posted Jun 20th, 2025 in Country, Featured, News, Northern Canada, Stories

When Hannah Liao, a Master of Science student at the Ontario Veterinary College, traveled to Gjoa Haven with Veterinarians Without Borders, she brought more than just research; she brought a vision for sustainable, community-led veterinary care. Her thesis on Community Animal Health Worker programs explores how local training and a One Health approach can transform access to animal health services in Canada’s North.

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Dog Bite Prevention Week: Protecting people, animals, and communities in the far North

Dog Bite Prevention Week: Protecting people, animals, and communities in the far North

Posted Apr 14th, 2025 in Featured, News, Northern Canada, Stories

In remote areas, like the far North, dog bites are more prevalent. This Dog Bite Prevention Week, we're raising awareness about how reading dog body language and improving access to veterinary care can reduce bites—and prevent the spread of diseases like rabies.

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Webinar Replay: Women of VWB - Driving Change in One Health Around the World

Webinar Replay: Women of VWB - Driving Change in One Health Around the World

Posted Mar 14th, 2025 in Africa, Featured, Ghana, News, Northern Canada, VETS, Webinar

Watch a replay of our webinar, held on Thursday, March 27, in recognition of Women’s Month 2025, to spotlight the diverse voices of women in VWB’s programs who are driving change in veterinary care, animal health, and One Health initiatives around the world. The panelists shared their experiences, challenges, and innovative solutions.

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Over $86,000 raised through Giving Tuesday for animals in need!

Over $86,000 raised through Giving Tuesday for animals in need!

Posted Dec 6th, 2024 in Media Releases, News, Northern Canada, Press Release, Stories

This year's Giving Tuesday campaign exceeded all expectations, raising an incredible $86,083! This remarkable achievement would not have been possible without the generosity and compassion of our amazing community of supporters - just like YOU.

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Veterinarians Without Borders North America launches matching Giving Tuesday campaign in support of animals in Northern Canada and beyond

Veterinarians Without Borders North America launches matching Giving Tuesday campaign in support of animals in Northern Canada and beyond

Posted Nov 14th, 2024 in Media Releases, News, Northern Canada

Through to December 3, 2024, each Giving Tuesday donation will be matched by a generous donor*, doubling the impact of every contribution to support animals and communities in need.

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Stories From Around The World

Healthy Rangelands, Healthy Communities: Biodiversity Beyond Wilderness

Healthy Rangelands, Healthy Communities: Biodiversity Beyond Wilderness

Posted May 21st, 2026

In recognition of International Day for Biological Diversity 2026, VWB reflects on how healthy rangelands, community-led animal health systems, and pastoralist knowledge help sustain resilience across working landscapes worldwide.

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Inside the Household: How Gender Integration Is Strengthening One Health in Senegal

Inside the Household: How Gender Integration Is Strengthening One Health in Senegal

Posted May 13th, 2026

Based on field insights from Senegal, this blog examines how VWB’s COHERS program is helping drive early gender-transformative change at the household level — reshaping who decides, who acts, and how families respond to risks affecting both human and animal health.

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VETS Volunteer Voices: Bridging Knowledge and Community in Laos

VETS Volunteer Voices: Bridging Knowledge and Community in Laos

Posted May 11th, 2026

#VETSVolunteerVoices brings you stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field. Meet Hiya Goyal, a Communications Advisor who spent five months in Laos (November 2025–March 2026) with our local partner, Health Poverty Action, strengthening communications and knowledge sharing while exploring how listening and storytelling can bridge gaps between policy, research, and community experience.

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    - Nikki Sheedy

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