Seminar on the alternatives to the use of Animals in Educational Experiments and Dissections, 23rd– 24th September 2009, Nairobi Kenya

Overview
The first ever seminar on the alternatives to the use of animals in educational experiments and dissections in Africa is scheduled to take place 23rd – 24th September 2009 in Nairobi Kenya at the Kenya Institute of Education. The seminar will focus on animal use and alternatives within biological science, medical and veterinary medical education. The seminar is organized by the International Network on Humane Education (InterNICHE) and Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW).

Details

The Host Organizations
InterNICHE is an open and diverse network comprising students, teachers and animal campaigners. The network focuses on animal use and alternatives within biological science, medical and veterinary medical education.
There is no membership, but free association around the issue of progressive, humane life science education. InterNICHE works in partnership with any individual, group or department that shares the common goals of replacement of harmful animal use and investment in high quality ethical science.
Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW) is a Pan African Not-for-Profit animal welfare Organization based in Kenya.
Its main objective is to work together with communities and other animal welfare and environmental stakeholders in promoting sustainable use of our biodiversity and the humane treatment of farm, wild and companion animals in Africa through compassion, care, appreciation and protection.
For the past three years of its existence ANAW has made considerable progress in Animal welfare activities including being given an AWARD in recognition of extreme dedication and commitment to the cause of Animal Welfare.
The Seminar
The main agenda of the seminar will be to introduce and demonstrate technological means that learning institutions in Africa can use to provide a high quality, humane approach to teaching biological science and human and veterinary medicine. The Seminar will also focus on practical support that participants can utilize to help replace harmful animal use and complement existing alternative methods.