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Celebrating VWB's 20th Anniversary:
20 Moments in 20 Years

A tribute to the people, places, and programs that shaped VWB from 2005 to 2025.

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One Health = The Big Picture

We focus on animal health care as integrally tied to human and ecosystem health.

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The Missing Link in Humanitarian Response: Why One Health Matters More Than Ever

Posted Aug 18th, 2025

This article examines why integrating One Health into humanitarian response is essential for protecting lives, livelihoods, and ecosystems. Drawing on VWB’s experience in Myanmar, South Sudan, and Ukraine, it highlights how addressing animal health, livelihoods, and environmental stability from the outset of a crisis strengthens resilience, prevents zoonotic disease, and supports sustainable recovery in vulnerable communities.

Veterinarians Without Borders North America Welcomes New Executive Director, Janine Mitchell

Posted Aug 11th, 2025

VWB welcomes Janine Mitchell as its new Executive Director, bringing over 20 years of global health and One Health leadership across 30+ countries. As she works alongside outgoing ED Charmaine Brett during the transition, Janine is poised to guide VWB into its next chapter—advancing its mission and 2025–2030 Strategic Plan to improve lives, protect livelihoods, and strengthen communities worldwide.

VWB North America launches second Animals & Ales Photo Fundraiser Contest this year, in partnership with 2 Canadian breweries & 4 U.S. breweries

Posted Aug 8th, 2025

VWB is launching its second Animals & Ales Pet Photo Fundraiser Contest of 2025, which will unite pet lovers and craft beer enthusiasts across the U.S. and Canada

Veterinarians Without Borders

Since 2005, we've been building and working towards one big picture goal—healthy animals, people, and environments worldwide.

Since our humble beginnings in Guelph, Ontario, Veterinarians Without Borders has expanded to work in over a dozen countries around the world. We invite you to become a part of our big picture journey toward making our world a healthier place - one animal at a time.

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I have seen first-hand the benefits of capacity building and gender empowerment for smallholder livestock farmers, and stakeholders in the livestock sector.
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