Kavitha Misra is a Gender Advisor at Veterinarians Without Borders North America/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Amérique du Nord.
Kavitha Misra is an accomplished international development professional with over a decade of experience dedicated to advancing gender, education and health initiatives across diverse cultural landscapes. Hailing from Canada, Kavitha has also left a mark on the field through her work in India, Lao PDR, and Vietnam.
With a keen focus on gender and health and commitment to empowering marginalized communities, Kavitha has spearheaded transformative projects that foster inclusivity and equality. Through examination and understanding of gender dynamics, she has crafted strategies that address the unique challenges faced by women and other marginalized groups. She has also played a pivotal role in designing frameworks that have contributed to broader discussions on inclusive development practices.
Her dedication to education is evident in her efforts to empower communities through knowledge dissemination. She has extensive experience creating platforms for learning and growth through designing educational programs and capacity building initiatives.
Her journey in international development is reflective of her genuine belief in the transformative power of gender-inclusive health initiatives.
Khadia Diallo’s story reveals how women Community Animal Health Workers in rural Senegal are strengthening disease prevention from the ground up — caring for animals, supporting families, and translating One Health principles into everyday practice through the COHERS program.
#VETSVolunteerVoices brings you stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers. Meet Kavitha Misra, a Gender Advisor in Vietnam from February 2021 to October 2023. Drawing on her volunteer experience — and her ongoing role as VWB’s Gender Advisor — Kavitha reflects on how her placement shaped her confidence, perspective, and approach to gender-responsive One Health work.
A community awareness event in rural Senegal offers a window into how local partners and Community Animal Health Workers are building a culture of prevention through dialogue, trust, and repeated engagement under the COHERS program.
