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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.

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.

Veterinary students & VWB volunteers, Alanna & Vanessa, work with dairy farmers in Kenya

Posted Nov 17th, 2022 in Stories, News, VETS

Veterinary students and VETS YVP volunteers, Alanna and Vanessa, worked with dairy farmers in Kenya.

VETS volunteers, Johnson & Nafhtari, share how VWB/VSF volunteers are helping dairy farmers in Kenya

Posted Nov 4th, 2022 in Africa, Stories, News, VETS

VETS volunteers, Johsnon & Nafhtari, explore how VWB/VSF is helping farmers in Kenya increase animal welfare and production.

Third-year vet student, Dian, volunteered with VWB/VSF's VETS program in Ghana

Posted Oct 20th, 2022 in Stories, News, VETS

Dian spent an amazing three months volunteering our VETS program partners in Ghana.

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Stories From Around The World

Where Care Begins: How Helen Klengenberg Is Helping Strengthen Animal Health in Nunavut

Posted Jul 9th, 2026

From coordinating veterinary clinics to supporting future Community Animal Health Workers, Helen Klengenberg's story highlights the importance of local leadership in strengthening animal health across Nunavut. As communities continue to build local capacity, we explore how VWB is working alongside northern partners to improve access to care.

Different Approaches, One Goal: Bringing Veterinary Care Closer

Posted Jul 8th, 2026

Access to veterinary care looks different in every community. This blog explores how mobile clinics, local veterinary partners, and Community Animal Health Workers help bring care closer to animals and families in Northern Canada, Ukraine, Senegal, and beyond.

Before the First Patient: Pandemic Preparedness Begins in Communities

Posted Jul 3rd, 2026

In recognition of World Zoonoses Day 2026, this article explores how community-centered One Health approaches can help detect, prevent, and respond to zoonotic diseases before they become global health emergencies.

I loved being placed in Ghana and believe I made a significant impact to the communities.
- Madison Russel

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