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.
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.
In this edition of #VETSVolunteerVoices, we shift perspective—from the experiences of VETS volunteers to the voice of one of VWB's longest-standing partners in Ghana. Meet Dr. Anthony "Akunz" Akunzule, Executive Director of the Ghana Poultry Network (GAPNET), who has spent more than four decades strengthening animal health systems, empowering rural communities, and mentoring the next generation of veterinary professionals.
In this edition of #VETSVolunteerVoices, we shift perspective — from volunteer reflections to the voice of a local VETS program partner helping shape sustainable agriculture from within. Meet Sophoan Min, Country Representative of AVSF Cambodia, who has spent more than 25 years working alongside farming communities and VETS volunteers to strengthen farmer organizations, promote sustainable agriculture, and build more resilient rural livelihoods.
