Explore the One Health projects VWB is supporting around the world — each designed to strengthen animal health, human well-being, and environmental resilience.
At any given time, Veterinarians Without Borders North America (VWB) is implementing multiple projects around the world, each designed to respond to the specific needs of animals and the communities that rely on them.
Some initiatives, like Volunteers Engaged in Gender-Responsive Technical Solutions (VETS), are long-term programs delivered in partnership with local organizations and international volunteers. Operating in Cambodia, Ghana, Kenya, Laos, Senegal, and Vietnam, VETS strengthens animal health systems, supports livelihoods, and promotes gender-responsive, locally led solutions.
In South Sudan, VWB works with pastoralist communities to strengthen resilience to animal diseases—including zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance—while improving food security and economic stability through sustainable livestock practices.
In Rwanda and Senegal, we collaborate closely with local partners to support communities in preventing, detecting, and responding to priority zoonotic diseases such as anthrax and cysticercosis.
Across Northern Canada, VWB’s Northern Animal Health Initiative focuses on improving companion animal health and access to veterinary services in remote and underserved communities. Through a collaborative, community-led model, the program builds local capacity and supports lasting improvements in both animal and public health.
In Ukraine, VWB partners with shelters, veterinary teams, and agricultural initiatives to strengthen animal health systems and livelihoods amid ongoing conflict.
Alongside these programmatic efforts, VWB plays an important role in global emergency response. From disease outbreaks to wildfires and humanitarian crises, we work with partners to deliver urgent veterinary care and support to animals and communities in distress.
Across all contexts, one principle remains constant: VWB’s commitment to a One Health approach that recognizes the interconnected health of animals, people, and the environment. Through partnership, local leadership, and shared expertise, we are building capacity for a healthier, more resilient future.
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Explore 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 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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