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.
Learn how VWB's volunteers, partners, donors, and One Health initiatives are making a difference around the world.
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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.
On the Path to Gender Equity in One Health Initiatives: My VETS Volunteer Journey
#VETSVolunteerVoices: "In the world of One Health initiatives, my VETS volunteer journey with Veterinarians without Borders in Vietnam has been nothing short of transformative. Let me take you through the incredible story of how a collaborative effort is making significant strides in championing gender equity..."
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.
Follow-up to our “One Health Day” Webinar: Q&A with the Panel
In this article, we present a summary of the Questions and Answers gathered after our live One Health Day webinar (which took place on November 3, 2023), because of the value in the continuation of such an important conversation.
Empowering Livestock Keepers: How and why VWB is combating Antimicrobial Resistance
Written by Dr. William de Glanville, Animal Health and Zoonotic Disease Technical Advisor at VWB, this blog outlines how AMR is affecting livestock and communities, and how VWB’s community-based training model is helping ensure safe, effective, and sustainable use of veterinary medicines.
VETS Volunteer Voices: Interview with Regan in Vietnam, October 2023
#VETSVolunteerVoices aims to bring you the stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field! Meet Dr. Regan McLeod, a volunteer with VWB/VSF's VETS Program, who spent time in Vietnam.
