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VETS Volunteer Voices: Where Knowledge Meets the Farm in Kenya’s Dairy Heartland

Posted Apr 2nd, 2026 in Africa, Featured, Kenya, News, Stories, VETS, Volunteer Stories

In this edition of #VETSVolunteerVoices, we shift perspective — from volunteer reflections to the voice of a local VETS program partner working directly with farmers on the ground. Meet Rebecca Ndembo, an Extension Officer with Wakulima Dairy in Kenya. For several years, Rebecca has worked alongside farmers and VETS volunteers to strengthen dairy practices, improve animal health, and support more resilient rural livelihoods.

Webinar Replay: Give to Gain - Women, Volunteerism & Mutual Growth

Posted Mar 11th, 2026 in Africa, Asia, Featured, News, VETS, Webinar

Watch a replay of our Women's Month 2026 webinar which explored how volunteer exchange strengthens animal health systems, supports women’s leadership, and creates mutual learning between volunteers and communities.

VETS Volunteer Voices: Building Power Through Partnership in Ghana’s Poultry Sector

Posted Mar 4th, 2026 in Africa, Featured, Ghana, News, Stories, VETS, Volunteer Stories

In this edition of #VETSVolunteerVoices, we shift perspective — from volunteer reflections to the voice of a local leader shaping change on the ground. Dr. Victoria Norgbey has dedicated over four decades to strengthening Ghana’s poultry sector and empowering women through WIPVaC-Apex Ghana, a key VETS partner.

VETS Volunteer Voices: How My Vietnam Placement Shaped the Path I Took — and the Work I Do

Posted Jan 24th, 2026 in Africa, Featured, Kenya, News, Stories, VETS, Volunteer Stories

#VETSVolunteerVoices brings you stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers. Meet Kavitha Misra, a Gender Advisor in Vietnam from February 2021 to October 2023. Drawing on her volunteer experience — and her ongoing role as VWB’s Gender Advisor — Kavitha reflects on how her placement shaped her confidence, perspective, and approach to gender-responsive One Health work.

Veterinarians Without Borders North America Joins National “Time to Act” Campaign Celebrating Volunteerism

Posted Dec 5th, 2025 in Africa, Asia, Country, Media Releases, News, VETS

VWB has joined 14 other Canadian organizations to launch Time to Act, a national movement unveiled on International Volunteer Day 2025 to re-energize volunteerism across the country. Running until 2027, the campaign invites Canadians to map their volunteer actions, share stories, and discover how everyday acts of service strengthen communities at home and around the world.

One Week in Bolgatanga: The Women Transforming Animal Health in Ghana

Posted Nov 24th, 2025 in Africa, Featured, Ghana, News, Stories, Story of Change, VETS

In Ghana’s Upper East Region, women Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs) are transforming animal care and community health. Through VWB’s VETS program, they’re improving livestock management, advancing gender equality, and building resilient One Health systems from the ground up.

Thank you for attending our Anniversary Event: Celebrating 20 Years of One Health Impact

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

Thank you for attending VWB's virtual 20th Anniversary celebration. Together, we reflected on two decades of One Health impact and connected with the people shaping a healthier world for animals, people, and the planet.

Seeds of Resilience: Building Climate-Smart Communities in Laos

Posted Nov 12th, 2025 in Asia, Featured, Laos, News, Stories, VETS

This field report from Laos shares insights from VWB’s Senior Program Officer, Megan Sylka, highlighting how the VETS program, in partnership with CARE Laos, is empowering women, improving animal health, and helping farming communities build climate resilience through sustainable agriculture and One Health practices.

VETS Volunteer Voices: Learning Goes Both Ways in Kenya

Posted Oct 19th, 2025 in Africa, Featured, Kenya, News, Stories, VETS, Volunteer Stories

#VETSVolunteerVoices brings you stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field. Meet Grace Friesen, an Animal Health Advisor who spent three months in Kenya (May–August 2025) with our local partner, Meru Dairy, helping farmers improve herd health and milk production while learning firsthand how knowledge exchange can strengthen entire communities.

Crickets and Confidence: How Cambodian Women Are Farming Their Way to Resilience

Posted Oct 4th, 2025 in Asia, Featured, News, Stories, VETS, Volunteer Stories

This field report from Cambodia shares the impacts observed by VWB’s Senior Program Manager, Katia Major, highlighting how the AGROW and VETS programs are empowering women, improving livelihoods, and strengthening communities through climate-smart farming, sustainable livestock and insect production, and One Health practices.

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Displaying posts in VETS

VETS Volunteer Voices: Where Knowledge Meets the Farm in Kenya’s Dairy Heartland

Webinar Replay: Give to Gain - Women, Volunteerism & Mutual Growth

VETS Volunteer Voices: Building Power Through Partnership in Ghana’s Poultry Sector

VETS Volunteer Voices: How My Vietnam Placement Shaped the Path I Took — and the Work I Do

Veterinarians Without Borders North America Joins National “Time to Act” Campaign Celebrating Volunteerism

One Week in Bolgatanga: The Women Transforming Animal Health in Ghana

Thank you for attending our Anniversary Event: Celebrating 20 Years of One Health Impact

Seeds of Resilience: Building Climate-Smart Communities in Laos

VETS Volunteer Voices: Learning Goes Both Ways in Kenya

Crickets and Confidence: How Cambodian Women Are Farming Their Way to Resilience

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