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“You have to work together”: A Kenyan couple’s story on improving their small-scale dairy farm

“You have to work together”: A Kenyan couple’s story on improving their small-scale dairy farm

Posted Jul 28th, 2022 in Africa, Stories, Kenya, News

VWB has only recently expanded their work to the Meru Dairy Cooperative Union in Meru and utilizes a One Health approach to provide dairy cooperative extension officers and smallholder dairy farmers with trainings that will improve human, animal, and environmental health. This is done by exploring topics related to the health and nutrition of dairy cattle, as well as gender equity and financial empowerment of farmers. Most of the farmers that the volunteers visit have one to three cows and...

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VSF Canada seeks funding to tackle hunger crisis in South Sudan

VSF Canada seeks funding to tackle hunger crisis in South Sudan

Posted Jun 27th, 2022 in Stories, News, South Sudan

South Sudan is experiencing the worst hunger crisis ever; people eat leaves and wild fruits to survive. If we don’t respond to their immediate needs, we are going to see more catastrophes.

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Baffin Island teen encouraged to follow animal care passion

Baffin Island teen encouraged to follow animal care passion

Posted Jun 24th, 2022 in Stories, News, Northern Canada

Ashley volunteered her time and passion when the Veterinarians Without Borders team visited Kimmirut. To encourage her interest in animals and veterinary care, she was provided an online pet first aid course and first aid kit.

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Volunteer Position - Veterinary Technologist | Romania

Posted Jun 22nd, 2022

Vets Without Borders has an open VETERINARIAN position at SAVE THE DOGS, located in ROMANIA.

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Volunteer Position - Veterinarian | Romania

Posted Jun 22nd, 2022

Vets Without Borders has an open VETERINARIAN position at SAVE THE DOGS, located in ROMANIA.

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Join a live Ukraine update on June 22nd

Join a live Ukraine update on June 22nd

Posted Jun 15th, 2022 in Stories, News

The crisis in Ukraine is far from over, but people need to know that you have helped! So many have made a difference for animals in Ukraine. Join us for a live update - register now!

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Petco Love and BOBS from Skechers have partnered to help animals!

Petco Love and BOBS from Skechers have partnered to help animals!

Posted Jun 1st, 2022 in Media Releases, News, Northern Canada

We're thrilled to announce this partnership with Petco and BOBS from Sketchers for animals across Canada's North.

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Dealing With Livestock in a Humanitarian Crisis: South Sudan

Dealing With Livestock in a Humanitarian Crisis: South Sudan

Posted May 17th, 2022 in Stories, Past Projects

During the South Sudan refugee crisis, Veterinarians Without Borders helped over 4000 families and their livestock.

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Sustainable Agriculture & Livestock Production in South Sudan

Sustainable Agriculture & Livestock Production in South Sudan

Posted May 17th, 2022 in Stories, Past Projects

The Sustainable Agriculture & Livestock Initiative (SALPI) helped over 10 000 farmers increase their food production.

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Field Building Leadership Initiative: Laos & Cambodia

Field Building Leadership Initiative: Laos & Cambodia

Posted May 17th, 2022 in Stories, Past Projects

The Field Building Leadership Initiative was a major five-year initiative to build the field of Ecohealth in Southeast Asia.

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Stories From Around The World

One Health in Practice: Why Collaboration Is Harder Than Commitment

One Health in Practice: Why Collaboration Is Harder Than Commitment

Posted Nov 2nd, 2026

Written by Janine Mitchell, Executive Director of VWB, in recognition of One Health Day (November 3), this article draws on the FAO Global Conference for Actions on One Health in Agrifood Systems and the VSF International General Assembly to explore what it takes to turn One Health commitments into action—from building equitable partnerships and strengthening collaboration to ensuring practical systems and accountability.

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: A Time to Listen, Learn and Reflect

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: A Time to Listen, Learn and Reflect

Posted Sep 24th, 2026

On September 30, VWB joins Canadians in marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. We reflect on the importance of listening, learning, and respectful relationships in our work alongside Indigenous communities in northern Canada, and share resources for continued learning.

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Webinar Replay: World Rabies Day 2026 - Rabies is Preventable. So, What’s Stopping Us?

Webinar Replay: World Rabies Day 2026 - Rabies is Preventable. So, What’s Stopping Us?

Posted Sep 11th, 2026

Watch a replay of our World Rabies Day 2026 webinar, which brought together perspectives from Alaska, Ukraine, and Laos to explore why rabies persists despite being preventable — and what stronger access, local capacity, coordination, and resilient animal and human health systems can contribute to progress toward ending human deaths from dog-mediated rabies by 2030.

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  • By working alongside farmers to refine practices like composting, manure management, and biogas slurry use, I saw how small, practical changes can transform soil health, boost dairy productivity, and strengthen livelihoods.
    - Donald Hilborn (Agricultural Advisor, Kenya, 2025)

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