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OCTOBER 4, 2024 / University of Calgary NewsThree students in three countries learn about One Health

MARCH 7, 2024 / LeQuotidien - Cohabitation saine entre animaux et humains : Un nouveau projet, COHERS, lancé au Sud-est

DECEMBER 12, 2023 / vettimes - Vet organisation expands reach to help more animals

DECEMBER 11, 2023 / CVMA - Veterinarians Without Borders Canada Expands Efforts in the U.S. and Rebrands as Veterinarians Without Borders North America

DECEMBER 11, 2023 / NNSLVeterinarians Without Borders Returns to Fort Liard and Wrigley

DECEMBER 8, 2023 / Brakke Consulting - Animal Health News & Notes for December 8, 2023

DECEMBER 8, 2023 / OneGreenPlanet - Veterinarians Without Borders Canada Expands to the U.S!

DECEMBER 7, 2023 / The Non-Profit Times -International Veterinary Charity Expands to the US

DECEMBER 4, 2023 / Today's Veterinary Business - Breaking News: Veterinarians Without Borders USA

DECEMBER 4, 2023 / Veterinary Advantage - Weekly Companion Animal News: VWB Canada expands to United States, rebrands as VWB North America

DECEMBER 4, 2023 / Prince George Citizen - Veterinary technician heading to NWT to lend a hand

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 / DVM360 - Canada-based veterinary nonprofit announces rebranding

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 / PR Newswire - Veterinarians Without Borders Canada Expands Efforts in the U.S., Rebrands as Veterinarians Without Borders North America

OCTOBER 3, 2023 / OVC News - OVC alumna Dr. Keisha Harris returns to U of G after a summer spent in Ghana with Veterinarians Without Borders

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 / Cairns Post - Sixteen shelter dogs in Nova Scotia after rescue from wildfires in Hay River, N.W.T.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 / Global News - Dogs find new home in Nova Scotia after fleeing devastating N.W.T wildfires

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 / National PostNova Scotia home for 16 shelter dogs rescued from Northwest Territories wildfires

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 / CTV - 'They quite literally have nowhere else to go': 16 dogs evacuated from N.W.T. come to Nova Scotia

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 / CBCPuppies evacuated from N.W.T. wildfires start new lives in Nova Scotia

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 / Guelph TodayCross cultural learning for U of G students in Ghana

AUGUST 28, 2023 / FOX News - Pets left behind in Canada during wildfire evacuations rescued by volunteers, to be reunited with families

AUGUST 28, 2023 / Any Uak Media - Pets in Danger: Wildfires Force Evacuations in Yellowknife and Kelowna

AUGUST 28, 2023 / CTV NewsInterview with Dr. Michelle Tuma re: Yellowknife wildfires

AUGUST 26, 2023 / Washington Post - Animal rescuers fear time may be running out on Maui

AUGUST 26, 2023 / American Press - Beloved pets in Canada rescued from wildfires by volunteers who stayed behind

AUGUST 25, 2023 / Yahoo! Canada - No flight delays for stranded pets reuniting with their owners after evacuations

AUGUST 23, 2023 / Post-Gazette - Ligonier man flies in to help veterinarians, people and pets in Ukraine, Turkey and Hawaii

AUGUST 22, 2023 / Calgary Herald - Yellowknife evacuees 'waiting' on supports at Calgary reception centre

AUGUST 21, 2023 / CTV News - Volunteers working to reunite N.W.T wildfire evacuees with pets

AUGUST 19, 2023 / Canadian Press - Yellowknife veterinarian helps pets flee fires, supports animals left behind

AUGUST 18, 2023 / The Weather Network - Evacuation and pets: a puzzle for Yellowknife residents

AUGUST 18, 2023 / CTV News - N.W.T. fires: Here's how you can help those impacted

AUGUST 18, 2023 / CBC - #TheMoment a veterinarian rescued pets from the wildfires in N.W.T.

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Stories From Around The World

Webinar: Volunteering for Her: Championing Gender and Climate Resilience in Laos

Webinar: Volunteering for Her: Championing Gender and Climate Resilience in Laos

Posted Nov 27th, 2024

Register now for our upcoming, live webinar to be held on December 5th, in recognition of International Volunteer Day 2024, to learn about the intersection of gender and climate in Laos and how our volunteers are making a difference in rural communities.

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Renewed Global Commitment to Reduce Antimicrobial Resistance: A Complex Challenge Requiring a One Health Approach

Renewed Global Commitment to Reduce Antimicrobial Resistance: A Complex Challenge Requiring a One Health Approach

Posted Nov 18th, 2024

Written by Dr. Andrea Ellis (DVM), a member of the VWB Board of Directors, this article explores the evolution of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) thinking, highlighting the critical role of environmental inclusion and a One Health approach, and showcasing how VWB’s focus on animal husbandry, disease prevention, and antimicrobial stewardship aligns with the Quadripartite partnership’s vision for a coordinated global response.

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Poultry and Possibility in Ukraine: Rethinking Aid in Protracted Crises

Poultry and Possibility in Ukraine: Rethinking Aid in Protracted Crises

Posted Nov 14th, 2024

In this op-ed, VWB's Executive Director, Charmaine Brett, discusses how poultry farming is helping to build sustainable recovery for families in Ukraine.

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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.
    - Dr. Shauna Richards

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