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Learn how VWB's volunteers, partners, donors, and One Health initiatives are making a difference around the world.

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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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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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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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5 great ways you can help animals in need this holiday

5 great ways you can help animals in need this holiday

Posted Dec 23rd, 2022 in Stories, News

Learn how your help can go the distance this holiday.

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VWB/VSF volunteer, Julie, shares all she learned during our Nunavut clinics

VWB/VSF volunteer, Julie, shares all she learned during our Nunavut clinics

Posted Dec 15th, 2022 in Stories, News, Northern Canada

Julie volunteered at our fall Northern Animal Health Initiative clinic in Nunavut.

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2022 Holiday Auction

2022 Holiday Auction

Posted Dec 5th, 2022 in Stories, News

The Veterinarians Without Borders auction is back with more amazing items than ever! Hurry! Auction ends December 12th at 9 p.m. EST.

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Join us on International Volunteer Day (Dec. 5) for a free virtual event: Committed to Solidarity

Join us on International Volunteer Day (Dec. 5) for a free virtual event: Committed to Solidarity

Posted Nov 23rd, 2022 in Stories, News, VETS, Volunteer Stories

December 5, 2022 is International Volunteer Day.

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Stories From Around The World

People, Pigs, and Possibility: How COHERS Is Redefining Community Health in Rwanda

People, Pigs, and Possibility: How COHERS Is Redefining Community Health in Rwanda

Posted Nov 6th, 2025

This field report from Rwanda highlights how VWB’s COHERS program is tackling the pork tapeworm Taenia solium through a One Health approach — uniting local One Health Teams, Community Hygiene Clubs, and behaviour-change initiatives to strengthen sanitation, improve animal health, and build momentum at the community level.

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From Office to Community: Donatha’s Leadership in Building a Healthier Rwanda

From Office to Community: Donatha’s Leadership in Building a Healthier Rwanda

Posted Oct 30th, 2025

This story profiles Donatha Anyinkamiye, Executive Secretary of Tare Sector, whose leadership and advocacy are helping COHERS turn One Health awareness into lasting, community-led change in Rwanda.

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Ask an Expert:

Ask an Expert: "How Can Veterinary Social Work Help Build Healthier Veterinary Professionals?" with Dave Shuey, Veterinary Social Worker at IndeVets

Posted Oct 22nd, 2025

In this edition of Ask an Expert, we connected with Dave Shuey, a Veterinary Social Worker with IndeVets, about the growing field of veterinary social work and how innovative practice models can help bring balance, fulfilment, and sustainability back to veterinary medicine.

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