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Edible insects farming and training improved nutrition and incomes in Jonglei and Eastern Equatoria States, South Sudan

Edible insects farming and training improved nutrition and incomes in Jonglei and Eastern Equatoria States, South Sudan

Posted Jan 25th, 2023 in Africa, Stories, News, South Sudan

Veterinarians Without Borders/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Canada and our local partner, BaseNet, recently implemented a 10-month research project titled, "Edible insect farming for improved nutrition and incomes in South Sudan". The project was generously funded by Global Affairs Canada's Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT) Program. It was developed on the basis that edible insect farming has the potential to mitigate the affects of malnutrition and gender-related challenges, and t...

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Sign up for Veterinarians Without Borders' #IDW203 Webinars - Feb. 8 & Feb. 10

Sign up for Veterinarians Without Borders' #IDW203 Webinars - Feb. 8 & Feb. 10

Posted Jan 24th, 2023 in News

Learn about volunteering abroad from VWB staff and past volunteers.

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When can I expect my 2022 charitable tax receipt?

When can I expect my 2022 charitable tax receipt?

Posted Jan 19th, 2023 in Stories, News

In 2022 we made some BIG improvements to our charitable tax receipting system.

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"A new dawn for development volunteering"

Posted Jan 17th, 2023 in Africa, Stories, News

I am glad to have taken part in the International Conference for Volunteering Organizations (#IVCO2022), which was held in Senegal under the theme of "a new dawn for volunteering in development". This gave me a chance to listen to other volunteers share their experiences and gave me a different perspective on volunteering for international development.

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Veterinarians Without Borders joins Betty White Challenge, inspiring kindness for animals

Veterinarians Without Borders joins Betty White Challenge, inspiring kindness for animals

Posted Jan 6th, 2023 in Media Releases, News

VWB/VSF joins the global movement to carry on the late actress' legacy of kindness for animals.

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Veterinarians Without Borders announces matching year-end gift for emergency Ukrainian funding

Veterinarians Without Borders announces matching year-end gift for emergency Ukrainian funding

Posted Dec 27th, 2022 in Media Releases, News, Northern Canada

This matching gift will provide critical help to animals in need.

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5 great ways you can help animals in need this holiday

5 great ways you can help animals in need this holiday

Posted Dec 23rd, 2022 in Stories, News

Learn how your help can go the distance this holiday.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Program Officer/Veterinary Technician Northern Canada

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Program Officer/Veterinary Technician Northern Canada

Posted Dec 21st, 2022 in Northern Canada

Job opportunity for a Program Officer/Veterinary Technician Northern Canada.

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VWB/VSF volunteer, Julie, shares all she learned during our Nunavut clinics

VWB/VSF volunteer, Julie, shares all she learned during our Nunavut clinics

Posted Dec 15th, 2022 in Stories, News, Northern Canada

Julie volunteered at our fall Northern Animal Health Initiative clinic in Nunavut.

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2022 Holiday Auction

2022 Holiday Auction

Posted Dec 5th, 2022 in Stories, News

The Veterinarians Without Borders auction is back with more amazing items than ever! Hurry! Auction ends December 12th at 9 p.m. EST.

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Stories From Around The World

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

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

Posted Nov 24th, 2025

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.

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You’re Invited to Our Virtual Anniversary Event: Celebrating 20 Years of One Health Impact

You’re Invited to Our Virtual Anniversary Event: Celebrating 20 Years of One Health Impact

Posted Nov 17th, 2025

Join Veterinarians Without Borders for our virtual 20th Anniversary celebration — 20 Years of Impact: A Celebration of Our Volunteers & VWB in Action. Reflect on two decades of One Health impact and connect with the people shaping a healthier world for animals, people, and the planet.

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Seeds of Resilience: Building Climate-Smart Communities in Laos

Seeds of Resilience: Building Climate-Smart Communities in Laos

Posted Nov 12th, 2025

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.

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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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