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Young Volunteer Program - Dairy Veterinary Advisor | Meru Dairy Co-operative Union, Kenya

Posted Oct 10th, 2022

Vets Without Borders has an open Dairy Veterinary Advisor volunteer position at Meru Dairy Co-operative Union, located in the central highlands of Kenya.

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Sign up for Veterinarians Without Borders' Webinar - Young Volunteer Program: Stories from the Field

Sign up for Veterinarians Without Borders' Webinar - Young Volunteer Program: Stories from the Field

Posted Oct 3rd, 2022 in News

Learn about volunteering abroad from VWB staff and past volunteers.

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Volunteer blog & social media submission form

Posted Sep 27th, 2022

Submission form for volunteer blogs and social media posts.

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Veterinarians Without Borders working to prevent rabies across remote communities in Canada's North

Veterinarians Without Borders working to prevent rabies across remote communities in Canada's North

Posted Sep 22nd, 2022 in Media Releases, News, Northern Canada

Veterinarians Without Borders is working to prevent the spread of rabies across Canada's North.

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Vets & animal welfare experts discuss Canadian decision to ban adoptable dogs from countries with high incidences of rabies

Vets & animal welfare experts discuss Canadian decision to ban adoptable dogs from countries with high incidences of rabies

Posted Sep 20th, 2022 in Media Releases, News

In response to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s decision to ban the importation of dogs from other countries at high-risk for rabies, including dogs that could otherwise be available for adoption or purchase, Veterinarians Without Borders (VWB) is hosting a free virtual roundtable discussion to explore what comes next for international animal rescues.

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PRESS RELEASE: More than 800,000 animals lost in catastrophic Pakistan floods, threatening food security & livelihoods

PRESS RELEASE: More than 800,000 animals lost in catastrophic Pakistan floods, threatening food security & livelihoods

Posted Sep 13th, 2022 in Media Releases, News

In response to the devastating floods in Pakistan that have affected more than 33 million people and killed more than 800,000 farm animals, Veterinarians Without Borders (VWB) has partnered with Sangtani Women Rural Development Organization (SWRDO) to support women and families who have lost their animals and so much more.

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Pakistan Flooding Emergency Response

Pakistan Flooding Emergency Response

Posted Sep 5th, 2022 in Country, News

The impact of the catastrophic flooding in Pakistan is huge, with more than 1/3rd of the country impacted, more than 800,000 livestock killed.

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UKRAINE RESPONSE OPEN CALL FOR PROPOSALS

UKRAINE RESPONSE OPEN CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Posted Aug 22nd, 2022 in Country, News

Considering the wide range of challenges brought to Ukraine by war and a variety of existing animal welfare initiatives, which are tirelessly working to help animals, VWB decided to expand its partner's network and provide emergency funding to more Ukrainian organizations. This Call for Proposals focuses on supporting animal welfare activities within Ukraine with the purpose of providing emergency funds to help animals in need.

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Canada bans import of adoptable dogs from countries with rabies cases - Webinar

Canada bans import of adoptable dogs from countries with rabies cases - Webinar

Posted Aug 15th, 2022 in Country, Media Releases, News

As of September 28, 2022, World Rabies Day, commercial dogs from countries at high-risk for dog rabies will no longer be permitted entry into Canada. Commercial dogs can include, but are not limited to dogs for resale, adoption, fostering, breeding, show or exhibition, research, and other purposes. Watch a panel of experts and international rescues discuss these changes:.

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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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Stories From Around The World

Goats, Grit, and Growth: A Sustainable Dairy Model in Perechepyne, Ukraine

Goats, Grit, and Growth: A Sustainable Dairy Model in Perechepyne, Ukraine

Posted May 1st, 2025

This article explores how VWB’s goat farming and cheese-making initiative in Ukraine supported rural families in rebuilding livelihoods during conflict—highlighting sustainable agriculture, community-led training, and a replicable model for economic resilience.

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More Than Medicine: How Veterinarians Strengthen Communities and Ecosystems

More Than Medicine: How Veterinarians Strengthen Communities and Ecosystems

Posted Apr 25th, 2025

This article explores the diverse and often underrecognized roles of veterinarians within a One Health framework, highlighting how their work in animal health, food safety, wildlife conservation, and climate adaptation strengthens communities, safeguards ecosystems, and supports global health resilience.

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Veterinarians on the Frontlines: How Animal Immunization Safeguards Public Health and Livelihoods

Veterinarians on the Frontlines: How Animal Immunization Safeguards Public Health and Livelihoods

Posted Apr 24th, 2025

This article examines the vital role of veterinarians in immunization and disease prevention, highlighting how VWB’s One Health approach — through vaccination campaigns, CAHW training, and real-time disease surveillance — protects public health, supports farmer livelihoods, and strengthens animal health systems in vulnerable communities.

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  • My voluntary assignments in Ghana for the past three years have dramatically improved animal production in terms of reducing mortality and increasing the size of the herd/flock.
    - Joseph Ansong-Danquah

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