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.
A community sensitization 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.
A mass vaccination campaign in rural Senegal reveals how Community Animal Health Workers are strengthening prevention, extending veterinary services, and protecting livelihoods in hard-to-reach communities through the COHERS program.
In Ghana’s Upper East Region, women Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs) are transforming animal care and community health. Through VWB’s VETS program, they’re improving livestock management, advancing gender equality, and building resilient One Health systems from the ground up.
