Megan Sylka is Program Manager, Volunteer Engagement at Veterinarians Without Borders North America/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Amérique du Nord.
Megan joined Veterinarians Without Borders North America/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Amérique du Nord (VWB/VSF) in February 2023. Prior to joining the VWB/VSF team, Megan spent the last six years working in international education, managing student exchange programs at Canadian post-secondary institutions. Her time working in international education allowed her to work closely and build relationships with students and partners all over the world. Megan holds a Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science and French from Simon Fraser University. She has a passion for education, travelling, and learning about different cultures.
Megan lives on Vancouver Island and likes to spend as much time outdoors as possible. When she isn’t working, you are likely to find her surfing, camping, or hiking.
This field report from Laos shares insights from VWB’s Senior Program Officer, Megan Sylka, highlighting how the VETS program, in partnership with CARE Laos, is empowering women, improving animal health, and helping farming communities build climate resilience through sustainable agriculture and One Health practices.
This field report from Rwanda highlights how VWB’s COHERS program is tackling the pork tapeworm Taenia solium through a One Health approach — uniting local One Health Teams, Community Hygiene Clubs, and behaviour-change initiatives to strengthen sanitation, improve animal health, and build momentum at the community level.
This story profiles Donatha Anyinkamiye, Executive Secretary of Tare Sector, whose leadership and advocacy are helping COHERS turn One Health awareness into lasting, community-led change in Rwanda.
