Vets Beyond Borders Australia

Published 29 Mar 2008

When asked what keeps bringing her back to Sikkim, Kirsty said "I like the challenge of being able to use my veterinary skills in a project which centres on animal welfare and has public health as one of its core motivations. Sikkim is one of the most beautiful parts of the world and the local staff are inspiring and motivated people. I enjoy volunteering with VBB because as an organisation it aims to maintain constant high standards regardless of the difficulties faced in the field. Animal welfare is always at the forefront of what we do."

Kirsty has recently applied for the Vodafone World Of Difference grant. If successful she will spend the next year in India devoting her time to developing an effective public education campaign. In particular, Kirsty will aim to raise awareness about zoonotic diseases, most notably rabies, and animal welfare with the hope of ultimately reducing unnecessary suffering in both humans and animals.

We wish Kirsty the best of luck as a campaign such as this will be instrumental in helping VBB promote and achieve its aims throughout India.