Africa Animal Welfare Conference (AAWC) is an annual conference co-hosted by Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW) in collaboration with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), African Union InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) and the Government of the Country on Which the Conference is held, for professionals and practitioners, coming together to discuss issues that cut across animal welfare, wildlife and environmental conservation. Visit the conference website to find out more
ANAW & Welttierschutzgesellschaft e.V (WTG) Project - November 2023 - November 2024
TITLE: Enhancing the Welfare and Health of Donkeys in Migori and Marsabit Counties, and Increasing Vigilance Against the Donkey Skin Trade Through the Media Phase Two
From August 2022 to July 2023, ANAW implemented a project in Marsabit and Migori Counties titled ‘Enhancing the welfare and health of donkeys in Migori and Marsabit counties and increasing vigilance ... Click Here to Read More ...
The UN Environment Programme and the Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW) have renewed their partnership by the signing of the Cooperation Agreement for three (3) years on June 2...
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Animal Welfare Nests at the United Nations
Years of stakeholder collaboration with animal welfare organizations culminated in a monumental achievement this last week at the United Nations in Nairobi, Kenya. For the first time in history, a...
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On March 2, United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) adopted the Animal Welfare Environment – Sustainable Development Nexus resolution here This was the first-ever resolution to be tabled and adopted at UNEA...
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The enormous diversity and richness of Africa’s captivating wildlife in the ranges of the savannah present an opportunity and challenges...
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As the year 2024 dawns, a dedicated team traversed the rugged landscapes of Machakos for the first de-snaring campaign of...
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In Kenya, structures for monitoring, direct intervention and recovery are in place in the instance domestic animals, working animals and...
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In the plains of the wilderness, as the wildlife graze and move in search of water. Snares set up in...
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For the first time, in ANAW’s history of protecting and saving wildlife, the rescue team had a singular opportunity to...
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As a team embarks to rescue a giraffe, it is noted that the rescue has to be carried out quickly...
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An unusual case of a stray zebra rescue took place after the animal sought refuge in a classroom at Miumbuni...
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The tallest land mammals are characteristic of the African savannah as they stand tall in the wilderness of the plains...
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Eburu Forest nestled on a volcanic mountain over Lake Naivasha to the south-east, Lake Elementaita to the north and Lake...
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Africa Animal Welfare Conference
With the charm of its numerous mountain ranges, the land of a thousand hills opened its doors to animal welfare...
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Africa Animal Welfare Conference
Africa sat underneath the great baobab tree, shaving shells and popping macadamia nuts in her mouth as the sun shone...
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Africa Animal Welfare Conference
The 6th Africa Animal Welfare Conference (AAWC) - Action 2022 took place from 31st October to 2nd November 2022 at...
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Africa Animal Welfare Conference
The heartbreaking sight of thousands of animals dying during drought in Africa in the recent years, among other issues, has...
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Africa Animal Welfare Conference
West Africa provided the platform for discussion in deliberations on animal welfare this year. The 5th Africa Animal Welfare Conference...
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Africa Animal Welfare Conference
ANAW is glad to announce that its collaboration with the United Nations Environment has been extended for another three years...
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Anti-Rabies Vaccination Campaigns
In hotspot Kenyan counties where rabies is prevalent, community members take every opportunity to protect their animals against the fatal...
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Anti-Rabies Vaccination Campaigns
In late 2022 and early 2023, several counties in Kenya had reported cases of rabies infection. These counties included Nairobi...
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Anti-Rabies Vaccination Campaigns
For seven (7) days, ANAW in partnership with Machakos and Taita Taveta Counties' officials and Julie Kelly Group of Veterinarians...
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ANAW, in collaboration with Ethical Seafood Research (ESR), hosted an engaging workshop on fish welfare on January 31, 2024, at...
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Media Engagements - Caged Chicken Farming
On September 12, 2023, in the City of Banjul (formerly Bathurst) - The Gambia, something big on chicken welfare was...
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The Animal Welfare Action Kenya (AWAKE) - a consortium of Animal Welfare Organizations, to which ANAW is a member, held...
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Media Engagements - Caged Chicken Farming
Representatives from ANAW in conjunction with Open Wing Alliance (OWA) hosted 17 veterinary professionals from county and private practice, five...
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Media Engagements - Caged Chicken Farming
It was a momentous occasion for animals in Africa as ANAW supported by Effective Altruism, and in partnership with the...
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Media Engagements - Caged Chicken Farming
The Open Wing Alliance (OWA) funded project continued efforts towards developing a nationwide campaign that would promote cage-free chicken farming...
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Media Engagements - Caged Chicken Farming
With kind support of Open Wing Alliance (OWA), ANAW partnered with Nurture Imvelo Trust, and Sibanye Animal Welfare and Conservancy...
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Media Engagements - Donkey Welfare
On February 21 to 22, 2022, ANAW in partnership with Welttierschutzgesellschaft e.V. (WTG) and the County government of Marsabit conducted...
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Community leaders numbering more than 90 including religious leaders, local administrators, sub-county veterinarians and extension officers were engaged on matters...
Read the entire articleDespite escalating poaching threats, beach patrols continued along the coastlines of Msambweni and Funzi Islands throughout the month. The teams...
Read More ...Poaching of Green Turtles by fishermen at the coast presents a challenge for coastal dwellers in their efforts to protect...
Read More ...Beaches in Kenya are a global hotspot for sea turtles, and Msambweni is no exception. To survive the turtles have...
Read More ...Diani Sea Turtle Festival 2023Marked by competitive activities including sea turtle scavenger hunting, arts and crafts, sand sculpture competition, art...
Read More ...Found in most oceans, the threatened Sea Turtles swim in the open sea and the shallow waters of the continental...
Read More ...Ghost nets that drift in the ocean and lay abandoned along the beaches can be easily missed by litter pickers...
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Treacherous and unreachable areas posed a challenge to Msambweni and Funzi Turtle Conservation Groups (TCGs) who conduct frequent patrols on...
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World Wetlands Day is held every year on February 2, to commemorate the importance in the conservation and restoration of...
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Mangrove forests stand firm as the bordering ecological terrestrial frontier on the Indian Ocean providing food and is a habitat...
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The ANAW team hosted and welcomed high school graduate students from China on their learning trip for a visit at...
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In the month of May, 2023, Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW), with the support of The Brooke East Africa...
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During the first three days of acclimatizing with the East African warm weather, American students explored the conservation and education...
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Every year on June 5, since 1974, when the day was first observed in the United States, World Environment Day...
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ANAW joined the world in marking the World Animal Day on 4th October, 2019. Hundreds took to the streets of...
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Canisius college students held a successful bake sale event to raise funds in support of Africa Network for Animal Welfare. ...
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One of the crucial steps in curbing the rabies pandemic, is mass dog vaccination. Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW)...
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Conservation Work at Kasighau Ranch
Unprecedented violent dimensions to poaching have taken place across Africa and have seen rangers take up arms to protect the...
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Conservation Work at Kasighau Ranch
In involving the community, conservation merits an effective approach in ingraining elements of traditional ways in its strategies, supporting livelihoods...
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Conservation Work at Kasighau Ranch
Kenyan communities turn to bush meat as an accessible option for sourcing food and earning an income during tough drought...
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Conservation Work at Kasighau Ranch
Despite the advent of rains across the country, an influx of human-wildlife conflict took place in some areas of Taita...
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Conservation Work at Kasighau Ranch
Operating on an area of more than fifty two thousand (52,000) acres of land between Tsavo East and Tsavo West...
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Conservation Work at Kasighau Ranch
A panorama at Kasigau reveals a semi-arid landscape with wildlife darting from the bushy shrubs, grazing on the scanty vegetation...
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Conservation Work at Kasighau Ranch
Adverse effects of drought caused by the prevalent climate change crisis has impacted greatly and negatively on communities living near...
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Conservation Work at Kasighau Ranch
Taita Taveta County was a haven of buzz and great celebration as rangers from 18 ranches, three (3) schools and...
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Conservation Work at Kasighau Ranch
Tensions are on the rise in Taita Taveta as incidences of human-elephant conflicts are on the rise as the drought...
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The veterinary team at the Animal Welfare Clinic at the Colobus Conservation addressed 31 animal welfare cases, in January 2024...
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Primates Rescue at the Colobus Conservation
Injured monkeys of Diani received treatment and were cared for at the Animal Welfare Clinic at the Colobus Trust. In...
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Primates Rescue at the Colobus Conservation
In the month of June, a mongoose, a common swift bird and a Vervet Monkey were treated and released back...
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Primates Rescue at the Colobus Conservation
Diani Beach hosts myriads of tourists who explore the ocean side and interact with the coastal community as aquatic animals...
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Primates Rescue at the Colobus Conservation
The coastal town of Diani provides a wonderful terrestrial and aquatic home for hundreds of animal and plant species. Colobus...
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Primates Rescue at the Colobus Conservation
Our hearts are overjoyed as we witness Kongo (Pictured above on the right with Mto on the left) as he...
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Primates Rescue at the Colobus Conservation
It is always a cause for happiness when the primate species reunite with their troops. This month it was no...
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Primates Rescue at the Colobus Conservation
As one takes a stroll along the Diani Beach, he or she is likely to encounter land and aquatic creatures...
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Primates Rescue at the Colobus Conservation
As they sit on the ground, scramble up a trunk and swing from one branch to another, we observe monkeys...
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Animal Welfare Intiatives in Schools
On 26th and 27th May 2022, ANAW held a successful teachers' workshop with 49 teachers present. The key focus of...
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Africa Conservation Education Fund (ACEF)
Hundreds of pupils stood at the door of their classes to watch in silent excitement as 90 desks were off...
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Africa Conservation Education Fund (ACEF)
On the 1st of October 2021, Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW) launched the give a desk campaign for its...
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Educate children of communities in wildlife areas
Background Africa Conservation Education Fund is a program of Africa Network for Animal Welfare. The program was designed to ensure access...
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A merry day of fun activities including conservation talks, edutainment sessions, tree planting, and quiz sessions, were organized to enrich students' understanding of wildlife conservation on February 14. ANAW, Elsamere...
Read the entire articleIn the month of May, 2023, Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW), with the support of The Brooke East Africa, and in conjunction with the Veterinary Department of Kajiado County...
Read the entire articleEvery year on June 5, since 1974, when the day was first observed in the United States, World Environment Day (WED) has been commemorated globally to remind people about the...
Read the entire articleANAW joined the world in marking the World Animal Day on 4th October, 2019. Hundreds took to the streets of Nairobi to mark the day through the procession that started...
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Building Development Linkages to Empower Local Communities for Sustainable Wildlife Conservation - ANALYSIS AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARYTo download the paper, click on the this link: Building Development Linkages to Empower Local Communities for Sustainable Wildlife Conservation_ANALYSIS AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY |
