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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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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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Veterinarians Without Borders Canada deploys help to Romania near Ukraine Border

Veterinarians Without Borders Canada deploys help to Romania near Ukraine Border

Posted Aug 2nd, 2022 in Stories, Country, Media Releases, News, Volunteer Stories

Dr. Janet Davis, DVM fills a room with kindness during her time in Romania. “This tiny, emaciated kitten just arrived at the clinic. Nursing such a tiny baby back from the brink of death, it’s something that never gets old."

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Leaving No Woman Behind

Leaving No Woman Behind

Posted Mar 18th, 2022 in Stories, Volunteer Stories

To ensure ‘No woman is left behind’, the VWB VETS project has given specific focus to equipping women with skills and knowledge on improved dairy farm management.

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Youth Empowerment in Dairy Farming

Youth Empowerment in Dairy Farming

Posted Jan 25th, 2022 in Stories, Volunteer Stories

Meaningful youth engagement in agriculture is key to the improvement of the social wellbeing of communities as it plays a critical role in enhancing food security.

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Volunteer report: Northern Canada adventure renews passion for these veterinarians

Volunteer report: Northern Canada adventure renews passion for these veterinarians

Posted Dec 21st, 2021 in Stories, Volunteer Stories

Over 16 days, a small group of volunteer veterinarians and registered veterinary technologists travelled to three communities in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut region of Canada.

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Gender Advisor in Vietnam

Gender Advisor in Vietnam

Posted Dec 5th, 2021 in Stories, Volunteer Stories

Kavitha Sriparamananthan shares insight into their role as a Gender Advisor in Vietnam at the Institute of Environmental Health and Sustainable Development. 

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Building Resilience in the Face of COVID-19

Building Resilience in the Face of COVID-19

Posted Sep 3rd, 2021 in Stories, Volunteer Stories

Kavitha Sriparamananthan shares insight into their role as a Gender Advisor in Vietnam at the Institute of Environmental Health and Sustainable Development. 

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Updates From a National Volunteer in Ghana

Updates From a National Volunteer in Ghana

Posted Jun 24th, 2021 in Stories, Volunteer Stories

A national VETS volunteer, Ebenezer Ghamli,  shares his experience teaching rural communities in Ghana about COVID-19 safety.

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A Collaborate Effort in Uganda Leads to Sustainable Change

A Collaborate Effort in Uganda Leads to Sustainable Change

Posted Jun 25th, 2020 in Stories, Volunteer Stories

Volunteer Nikki Sheedy shares her experience in Uganda as a second-time volunteer with Veterinarians Without Borders. 

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Stories From Around The World

Veterinary Care That Moves: Why Animal Health Systems Must Adapt to a Mobile World

Veterinary Care That Moves: Why Animal Health Systems Must Adapt to a Mobile World

Posted Mar 2nd, 2026

As the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists unfolds, VWB explores why mobility is not a barrier to care — but a blueprint for designing resilient, equitable animal health systems in rangeland and remote communities.

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From Herd to Health: Khadia Diallo’s Path to Community Care in Senegal

From Herd to Health: Khadia Diallo’s Path to Community Care in Senegal

Posted Jan 27th, 2026

Khadia Diallo’s story reveals how women Community Animal Health Workers in rural Senegal are strengthening disease prevention from the ground up — caring for animals, supporting families, and translating One Health principles into everyday practice through the COHERS program.

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People, Practice, and Prevention: Community Awareness in Rural Senegal

People, Practice, and Prevention: Community Awareness in Rural Senegal

Posted Jan 9th, 2026

A community awareness event in rural Senegal offers a window into how local partners and Community Animal Health Workers are building a culture of prevention through dialogue, trust, and repeated engagement under the COHERS program.

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  • The most rewarding part of my placements was helping others and seeing the many lives that are impacted along the way.
    - Nikki Sheedy

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