International Development Grant
Veterinarians without Borders - Volunteer Sending 2015-2020
Project Number: CA-3-D001081001
Status: Closed
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Maximum Contribution: $3,857,486.00
Start Date: June 19, 2015
End Date: May 31, 2020
Duration: 5.0 years
Project Description
The project supports approximately 102 Canadian volunteer assignments. The project aims to: : (1) improve knowledge and skills of partners to deliver effective and environmentally-sustainable food security programs including animal health livestock production horticulture human nutrition and income generation; (2) improve organizational policies practices and systems of partners to support the delivery of effective and environmentally-sustainable food security programs for example financial management monitoring and evaluation and communications / fundraising; (3) increase knowledge commitment and action of developing country partners and target communities to identify and reduce barriers to gender equality in food security programs; (4) increase participation of Canadian women and men in sustainable international development activities; and (5) increase engagement in and understanding of international development issues by the Canadian public - particularly people involved with animal health and agriculture.
Expected Results
The expected intermediate outcomes for this project include: (1) increased capacity of developing country partners to deliver sustainable development results in response to local needs by making use of the skills and expertise of qualified Canadian volunteers; and (2) enhanced participation of Canadians in Canada’s sustainable development efforts.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of March 2020 include: (1) 116 volunteers (88 women and 23 men) were successfully recruited and deployed in Ghana Kenya Laos Tanzania Uganda and Vietnam; (2) 100% of the local partner organizations have reported improved delivery of effective and environmentally sustainable food security programs; (3) 100% of the local partner organizations have reported improved knowledge and/or skills to deliver effective food security programs; (4) 91% of the local partner organizations reported increased knowledge and commitment to reducing barriers to gender equality; (5) 81 % of the returned volunteers remain actively involved in international development efforts in Canada as a result of their mission. These results have contributed to the increased capacity of project country partners to achieve sustainable development results that meet local needs. For example: In Kenya 7 784 (3 457 Women 3 094 Men 1 233 Youth) farmers learned how to improve cow nutrition through training in calf health. As a result farmers saw an increase in milk production ranging from 180% to 320% enabling them to pay for school fees household supplies and other necessities.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
Veterinarians Without Borders
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Donor country personnel
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Call for Proposals