Third-year vet student, Dian, volunteered with VWB/VSF's VETS program in Ghana
Dian spent an amazing three months volunteering our VETS program partners in Ghana.
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Upcoming Webinar: From Commitment to Practice - What Have We Achieved on AMR and What More Must Be Done?
Register now for our World AMR Awareness Week 2026 webinar, which brings together experts in antimicrobial resistance (AMR), animal health, and One Health to examine where progress is being made in the global response to AMR, why gaps persist between policy commitments and implementation, and what stronger coordination across human, animal, and environmental health can contribute to meaningful, lasting change.
One Health in Practice: Why Collaboration Is Harder Than Commitment
Written by Janine Mitchell, Executive Director of VWB, in recognition of One Health Day (November 3), this article draws on the FAO Global Conference for Actions on One Health in Agrifood Systems and the VSF International General Assembly to explore what it takes to turn One Health commitments into action—from building equitable partnerships and strengthening collaboration to ensuring practical systems and accountability.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: A Time to Listen, Learn and Reflect
On September 30, VWB joins Canadians in marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. We reflect on the importance of listening, learning, and respectful relationships in our work alongside Indigenous communities in northern Canada, and share resources for continued learning.
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Before, I felt the environment had nothing to do with me — it was the farmer's concern. But since the training, I understand how human health is connected to animals and how diseases pass between us.