Stories of change

#VETSVolunteerVoices brings you inspiring stories from the field, showcasing the impactful work of our dedicated VETS program volunteers. Meet Dr. Riley Bauman (DVM), an Animal Health Advisor who spent two months in Kenya (April–June 2025), working alongside smallholder dairy farmers and Meru Dairy staff to promote animal health, gender equity, and sustainable livelihoods. Bridging Community Medicine and Food Animal Health Even before I entered vet school, I knew I wanted to

#VETSVolunteerVoices aims to brings you stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field. Meet Zainab Baqiri, a Climate Change Advisor who spent four months in Laos (August–November 2024) working with CARE to strengthen climate resilience and adaptation strategies for vulnerable communities. From Climate Advocacy to Action When I discovered the VETS program, I saw an opportunity to turn my commitment to climate justice into tangible impact. Climate change dis