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Emergency Response

When disasters strike, worldwide, VWB responds by providing sustainable support to communities and animals in need.

Emergency Rescue & Relief: Be a Lifeline for Animals in Crisis

When When disasters strike, time is of the essence. Together, with your support, we can respond quickly and effectively to protect animals and the communities who depend on them.

VWB’s emergency response is grounded in a One Health approach—recognizing that animal health, livelihoods, and community well-being are deeply interconnected. Whether responding to wildfires in Western Canada, earthquakes in Myanmar, conflict-affected communities in Ukraine, or livestock disease outbreaks in South Sudan, we work alongside trusted local partners to deliver rapid, targeted support where it is needed most.

In the critical early days of a crisis, we mobilize veterinary expertise, emergency supplies, and livelihood assistance to stabilize communities and prevent long-term harm. But our work does not stop at immediate relief. Wherever possible, we integrate recovery and resilience-building efforts that help families rebuild sustainably.

Your gift today can help provide:

  • Search and rescue support for animals trapped in disaster zones
  • Emergency veterinary care, vaccinations, and disease prevention
  • Urgent food, shelter, and evacuation support
  • Livelihood recovery for farmers and pastoralist families
  • Capacity strengthening for local responders and animal health workers

When you give to VWB’s Emergency Rescue & Relief fund, you help ensure that no animal—and no family who depends on them—is left behind in a time of crisis.

Donate now to deliver rapid, life-saving support when it matters most.

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Veterinarians without Borders values our donor relationships. We adhere to the standards published by Imagine Canada's Ethical Code Program, which lays out a set of principles for charitable organizations, and assures that they manage and report their financial affairs responsibly.

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Stories From Around The World

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Register now to join us for "VWB Live 2026: Stories, Impact and What’s Next"

Posted Aug 20th, 2026

Join the VWB community for a virtual look at the stories, people, partnerships and progress that shaped our work this year — and hear what’s ahead for Veterinarians Without Borders as we continue working for healthier animals, people and communities around the world.

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Ask an Expert: "What Does Sustainable, Community-Led Animal Health Care Look Like in Northern Canada?"

Posted Aug 17th, 2026

In this edition of Ask an Expert, we spoke with Hannah (Tsai-Ping) Liao, whose MSc research at the University of Guelph examined what decades of Community Animal Health Worker (CAHW) programs can teach us about building sustainable, community-led animal health systems in northern Canada.

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Beyond Emergency Relief: Restoring Livelihoods and Preserving Compassion

Beyond Emergency Relief: Restoring Livelihoods and Preserving Compassion

Posted Aug 4th, 2026

In recognition of World Humanitarian Day, this blog explores what humanitarian work looks like beyond the immediate emergency. Through the perspectives of two of VWB's local partners in Ukraine, it examines how restoring livelihoods, preserving compassion, and strengthening community resilience are all essential to long-term recovery. 

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