AAWA CONFERENCE

AAWA CONFERENCE

AFRICA ANIMAL WELFARE ACTION CONFERENCE (AAWA)

DATES AND LOCATION

Monday 6th-Wednesday 9th September 2010, Nairobi, Kenya

PURPOSE AND TOPICS

Expert and peer-to-peer discussions and training on critical issues in animal welfare, including emergency response to animals in disasters, humane education, protection and care of animals, threatened habitats, veterinary topics and animal laws.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Participants representing animal welfare groups locally and internationally, Individuals with interest in animal welfare and civil societies with activities addressing animal welfare, wildlife and environmental conservation, professionals in veterinary and animal health and intergovernmental bodies’ representatives.

ABOUT HOSTS

The AAWA Conference is co-organized by Africa Network for Animal Welfare, The World Society for the Protection of Animals – Africa and the International Fund for Africa.

Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW) is a Pan African Non-Profit animal welfare Organization registered in Kenya.

Its main objective is to work together with communities and other animal welfare and environmental stakeholders in promoting biodiversity conservation and the humane treatment of all animals for human welfare. ANAW has made considerable progress in Animal welfare activities and was given an AWARD in recognition of extreme dedication and commitment to the cause of Animal Welfare.

World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) is an international organization that has assisted animals in need throughout the world for twenty five years. It is the world’s largest alliance of animal welfare groups connecting over 900 independent animal welfare organizations in more than 150 countries. WSPA is concentrated in regions where few measures, if any, exist to protect animals. www.wspa-international.org

International Fund for Africa-IFA is a non–profit corporation dedicated to preventing, alleviating, and abolishing suffering of human and non–human animals.

IFA was formerly known as Amsale Gessesse Memorial Foundation since its establishment by Dr. Anteneh Roba and Ms. Seble Nebiyeloul in July 2006 in memory of Amsale Gessesse, their beloved mother and aunt, respectively until it changed the name in September 2009. IFA operates on the principle of nonviolence and respect for all life and its founder’s deep and abiding belief in biocentricity and the interconnectedness of all life. IFA promotes non hierarchical and non-exploitative relationships between human beings and all other life forms. www.ifundafrica.org.

THE VENUE

Set approximately 22 kilometres from the hustle and bustle of Nairobi’s city centre, the KCB Leadership Centre is a modern training and hospitality centre located within quiet and tranquil environments, conducive to learning and relaxation. Standing on a 57 – acre plot that boasts of a scenic view of the adjacent Ngong Hills, the KCB Leadership Centre is ideal for indoors and outdoor functions.

SPONSORS

More information to be announced!