International Veterinary Students' Association

The International Veterinary Students' Association (IVSA) is a student-run organisation representing more than 38,000 veterinary students across over seventy countries. Its mission is to improve the health and welfare of animals and humans worldwide by empowering veterinary students through education, collaboration, and the international exchange of skills and knowledge. One of its core aims is to raise the global standard of veterinary education. The IVSA also serves as the collective voice of veterinary students in international veterinary organisations, attending congresses and events alongside partner organisations including the World Veterinary Association (WVA), European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE), World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), and World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA). Its Standing Committees and Networks lead projects, events, and initiatives across different fields of veterinary medicine.

The International Veterinary Students' Association (IVSA) is a student-run organisation representing more than 38,000 veterinary students across over seventy countries. Its mission is to improve the health and welfare of animals and humans worldwide by empowering veterinary students through education, collaboration, and the international exchange of skills and knowledge. One of its core aims is to raise the global standard of veterinary education. The IVSA also serves as the collective voice of veterinary students in international veterinary organisations, attending congresses and events alongside partner organisations including the World Veterinary Association (WVA), European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE), World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), and World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA). Its Standing Committees and Networks lead projects, events, and initiatives across different fields of veterinary medicine. The Development Fund (DF) was set up in 1981 to help IVSA achieve its mission statement: “To benefit the animals and people of the world by harnessing the potential and dedication of veterinary students to promote the international application of veterinary skills, education, and knowledge.” The DF was created to help underprivileged faculties worldwide; it has assisted many students – not only improving their education but improving the health and welfare of the animals they care for and people that rely upon them. The DF has not only allowed many IVSA members to benefit from scholarships and grants but has also provided financial aid to IVSA MOs by donating books and educational material as well as covering their membership fees and sponsoring projects that align with IVSA's mission. The Development Fund relies on financial donations and fundraising activities to sustain its operations. It receives a significant boost from the generosity of individuals and organisations who donate equipment, services, and financial resources, as well as from the support of like-minded sponsors. The DF conducts activities generating funds, with its main focus being the DF auctions, including both Live and Silent auctions, held during the largest gatherings of IVSA members each year, which take place in different countries annually at the IVSA Symposium and Congress. The DF also offers a variety of merchandise, including hoodies, t-shirts, scrubs, and more.

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