Our mission is simple: We aim to uplift aspiring veterinary professionals at Universities across Africa and forge lasting bonds between African veterinary students.
Every two years, 8 passionate students from the Onderstepoort Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria embark on a life-changing journey. Over 7 weeks, across thousands of kilometres - bringing knowledge, hope, and connection.
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UniversitiesTogether, we strive toward a common purpose
We aim to help veterinary students across Africa grow into confident, capable professionals - empowered with knowledge, education, and access to essential tools and resources. We do more than provide resources - we bring hope, build capacity, and ignite the spark of lasting, systemic transformation. Our mission is to unlock the full potential of conservation across Africa by empowering its people through education.
One Health. One Africa.
Be part of something bigger
What we do is truly fulfilling and life changing. We hope you feel inspired to join us on this journey - to be part of something bigger, and to help create real, lasting change.
Helping one person might not change the world, but it could change the world for that one person.

Partnership with HERD
Just as VetBooks relies on the support of sponsors and students, HERD also depends on people like you. Click Here to learn how you can make a difference.


