Introduction:
Developing countries often face significant challenges in delivering high-quality veterinary education due to limited resources, impacting both the economy and animal welfare. Recent innovative projects that give an active role to students in learning and teaching have shown promise in improving veterinary education. Although e-learning cannot replace traditional teaching methods, it serves a vital supportive role by providing multimedia resources that enhance learning and bridge geographical gaps. This project aimed to engage a group of volunteer students in creating basic didactic videos for the local staff of an English NGO based in the Gambia, thereby supporting veterinary professionals in developing countries.

Methodology:
The GambiaVET project involves 12 students and 6 professors from CEU Cardenal Herrera University in Valencia, Spain and veterinary professionals and local staff of the Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust (GHDT). Students, under professors’ supervision, created a total of 14 educational videos on different topics, such as equine nutrition, drug use and administration, hoof care, and wound management. These videos were subsequently shared through a YouTube channel with the GHDT vets, who used them as teaching material for training local staff and students. The project steps included recruiting volunteer students, assigning topics and supervisors, creating and distributing videos, and organizing follow-up meetings for feedback.

Results:
After the videos were visualized, online meetings were held to address questions and provide follow-up support for GHDT members. GHDT participants found the videos highly useful and suggested more on additional topics. The project was finally evaluated through questionnaires sent to students, professors and GHDT members, assessing satisfaction, and overall evaluation on a scale of 1 to 5.

Conclusions:
This study yield positive outcomes for both university participants and GHDT members. Participants from the GHDT found the theoretical training valuable for their daily veterinary tasks and animal care. University students gained meaningful learning, teaching, and practical experience. This innovative approach, involving students in resources consultation and video development under professional guidance, offers a model for advancing global veterinary education.

Keywords: Active learning, Gambia project, Veterinary.