First week in Meru, Kenya
Four Canadian volunteers share the story of their first week with Veterinarians Without Borders in Meru, Kenya.
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VETS Volunteer Voices: Bigger Than a Proposal in Cambodia
#VETSVolunteerVoices brings you stories from the field shared by passionate VETS program volunteers. Meet Vincent Auclair, a Fundraising Advisor who spent four and a half months in Cambodia (January–May 2026) with our local partner, AVSF Cambodia, supporting proposal development, fundraising systems, and organizational capacity strengthening.
When Communities Lead: Lessons in Resilience from South Sudan
From Community Animal Health Workers to livestock keepers participating in the Passing-on-the-Gift model, communities across South Sudan are carrying forward the skills, knowledge, and systems strengthened through the 1-SHOP project. As the project concludes, we reflect on the lasting impacts of this community-led approach to resilience.
VETS Volunteer Voices: More Than a Message — Strengthening Communications in Cambodia
#VETSVolunteerVoices brings you stories from the field shared by passionate VETS program volunteers. Meet Daniel MacIsaac, a Communications Advisor who spent six months in Cambodia (September 2025–March 2026) with our local partner, AVSF Cambodia, helping strengthen communications systems, build staff capacity, and support the organization in telling the stories behind its work.
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I loved being placed in Ghana and believe I made a significant impact to the communities.