Demi Abidogun is on the Board of Directors with Veterinarians Without Borders North America/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Amérique du Nord Canada.
Demi Abidogun is an accomplished finance executive born in Nigeria and raised in South Wales, UK. A Deloitte alumnus, her impressive career spans over 13 years across the UK, Southeast Europe, and Canada, with expertise in accounting, financial strategy, and governance. Currently, she serves as the Chief Financial Officer of a publicly listed company on the TSX Venture Exchange. Demi has a passion for service, having served as the accounting and finance lead for various boards, including a local church, a daycare, and the Black Entrepreneur and Businesses of Canada (BEBC) society. Her commitment to excellence and community is complemented by her love for travelling and singing in her local church choir, which bring balance and creativity to her life.
As a proud mother of two young children, aged three years and eight months, Demi is no stranger to agility and adaptability. Whether navigating boardrooms or bedtime routines, she approaches every role with dedication and grace.
This article explores the diverse and often underrecognized roles of veterinarians within a One Health framework, highlighting how their work in animal health, food safety, wildlife conservation, and climate adaptation strengthens communities, safeguards ecosystems, and supports global health resilience.
This article examines the vital role of veterinarians in immunization and disease prevention, highlighting how VWB’s One Health approach — through vaccination campaigns, CAHW training, and real-time disease surveillance — protects public health, supports farmer livelihoods, and strengthens animal health systems in vulnerable communities.
In remote areas, like the far North, dog bites are more prevalent. This Dog Bite Prevention Week, we're raising awareness about how reading dog body language and improving access to veterinary care can reduce bites—and prevent the spread of diseases like rabies.
