Take a look at the projects Veterinarians Without Borders is currently working on around the world, each aimed at improving animal health, human health and environmental health.
At any given time, Veterinarians Without Borders (VWB) has multiple projects in progress, each tailored to address the unique needs of animals and communities worldwide.
Some, like the VETS (Volunteers Engaged in Gender-Responsive Technical Solutions) program, are meticulously planned, years-long initiatives. VETS is grounded in rigorous research, carefully staffed by both local partners and international volunteers, and strategically developed to have the highest level of impact in the regions where the program operates – namely, Cambodia, Ghana, Kenya, Laos, Senegal, and Vietnam.
In South Sudan, VWB's programs are equally transformative. Here, we work to enhance the resilience of pastoralist communities against animal diseases, including zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance, while strengthening livelihoods via sustainable livestock practices. This effort not only improves food security but also enhances economic stability in a region where both are vitally important.
In Cambodia, VWB’s AGROW program exemplifies our commitment to sustainable agricultural practices. By training farmers, primarily women, in green agriculture and livestock-based production, we aim to improve the nutrition and economic security of women and women-led groups. This program is crucial in helping communities become more resilient and self-sufficient, reducing poverty and improving food security.
In Rwanda and Senegal, we are working closely with local partners to empower communities to improve health outcomes, including the prevention, detection, and response to prevalent zoonoses like anthrax and cysticercosis.
Our work across Northern Canada is focused on improving the health of companion animals and communities via VWB’s Northern Animal Health Initiative. This unique program focuses on enhancing animal health services and building capacity in remote and underserved communities through a collaborative, community-led model that ensures sustainable improvements in animal and public health.
Similarly, in Ukraine, VWB has teamed up with on-the-ground partners, including shelters, veterinary teams, and agricultural training initiatives, that are involved in strengthening animal health and veterinary care. In the wake of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, VWB swiftly mobilized to provide emergency veterinary care, food, and supplies to animals affected by the crisis. Our local teams have delivered life-saving aid to pets, livestock, and wildlife caught in the crossfire, ensuring their well-being in a time of chaos and uncertainty. The ability to act quickly in such emergencies is crucial, as lives depend on our ability to mobilize resources and deliver relief where it’s needed most.
In addition to these targeted efforts, VWB also plays a vital role in emergency response on a global scale – something that has become even more relevant in the face of climate change. Whether responding to natural disasters, such as wildfires, disease outbreaks, or humanitarian crises, we work tirelessly to provide veterinary care and support to animals and communities in distress.
No matter the type of project, one thing remains consistent: VWB’s unwavering dedication to the vision of healthier people and animals, along with a sustainable future for our planet. At the heart of all our work is the One Health approach, which emphasizes the interconnectedness of animals, people, and the environment. By caring for all three, and with the support of our incredible partners, volunteers, and donors, VWB is striving to continue building capacity for a healthier future for all.
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Learn more about our current projects below.
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To enhance the resilience of pastoralist communities in Torit County against animal diseases, including zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Zoetis Foundation
South Sudan
To improve environmentally sustainable / green agriculture and nutrition of women and women-led groups. To strengthen the economic security from environmentally sustainable / green agriculture and livestock-based production of women and girls.
Cambodia’s Battambang province (i.e., Rattankakmondul, Banan, and Ek Phnom Districts).
To empower communities to improve health outcomes through One Health approaches to prevent, detect, and respond to prevalent zoonoses, including anthrax and cysticercosis.
Global Affairs Canada
Rwanda and Senegal
To improve animal health and combat rabies outbreaks in Canada's North by offering veterinary clinics to underserved communities.
Canada: Nunavut & Northwest Territories
Ukraine Animal ProgramFollowing the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, VWB has teamed up with on-the-ground partners to save animals in crisis and provide the necessary relief for their carers who are desperately trying to source food, water, and medicine. This project will also provide funds to shelters in bordering countries as shelters expand their capacities to help handle the influx of animals coming across the border.
Ukraine, Surrounding Countries
To work to improve the economic and social well-being of the world’s most marginalized people, particularly women and girls, in six countries in Africa and Asia.
Ghana, Kenya, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Senegal
Veterinarians Without Borders North America/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Amérique du Nord couldn't do the work we do without your support. Whether it's a financial donation or a donation of your time, by improving the health of animals you will be working to improve the health and quality of life for people throughout the world.
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