The Results Are In: Meet the Animals & Ales Pet Photo Contest Winners
The Animals & Ales Pet Photo Contest has officially come to a close! Over $170,000 raised for animals in need.
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The High Price of Parasites: What’s at Stake for Farmers and Food Security
This article highlights the hidden impact of parasites in livestock, showcasing how VWB’s One Health initiatives in parasite prevention, veterinary training, and community education help protect farmers’ livelihoods, strengthen food security, and reduce zoonotic disease risks.
VETS Volunteer Voices: Strengthening Climate Resilience and Gender Equality in Laos
#VETSVolunteerVoices brings you the stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field. Meet Zainab Baqiri, a Climate Change Advisor who spent four months in Laos (August–November 2024) working with CARE to strengthen climate resilience and adaptation strategies for vulnerable communities.
Reflections from Ukraine: VWB's Ivan Zenar shares his experiences from the field
In the heart of war-torn Ukraine, where resilience is woven into the fabric of daily life, Veterinarians Without Borders North America's (VWB) Ivan Zenar recently embarked on a trip to help assess the impact of ongoing animal health initiatives.
VETS Volunteer Voices: Bridging Gender, Livelihoods, and One Health in Laos
#VETSVolunteerVoices brings you the stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field. Meet Dr. Alina Cota-Merlo (DVM), a Gender and Livelihood Advisor who spent three months in Laos (August – November 2024), supporting gender equality, sustainable agriculture, and community-led development.
From Migration to Resilience: How Climate-Smart Farming Transformed Yoeurn and Chhaem’s Future
Danielle Legault, Program Officer at VWB, shares how climate-smart agriculture is transforming lives in Cambodia. Through AGROW and VETS, farmers like Yoeurn Yorn and Chhaem Chhoeurn are improving their livelihoods and leading their communities in building resilience against climate change.
VETS Volunteer Voices: Cultivating Soil Health and Sustainable Farming in Cambodia
#VETSVolunteerVoices aims to bring you the stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field. Meet Harold Rudy, a Sustainable Agriculture Advisor who spent 3 months in rural Cambodia (September - December 2024).
"The Power of One Action" - Enter the IDW 2025 Social Media Contest!
In celebration of International Development Week (IDW) 2025, the Volunteer Cooperation Program (including VWB) invites all Canadians to showcase their impact through a social media contest. Enter today! Share your contributions to social, economic, and environmental change — at home and abroad.
Veterinarians Without Borders helps provide access to animal health in Alaska
In early January, team members from Veterinarians Without Borders North America (VWB) made an inaugural visit to the North, heading to the snowy state of Alaska.
A Champion of Change: Mercy Mwangi’s Impact as a Community One Health Champion
Mercy's journey from smallholder farmer to Community One Health Champion underscores the transformative power of VETS, equipping women with the tools to excel in the dairy industry while fostering sustainable rural development.
