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
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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...
Read the entire articleAs the year 2024 dawns, a dedicated team traversed the rugged landscapes of Machakos for the first de-snaring campaign of...
Read the entire articleIn Kenya, structures for monitoring, direct intervention and recovery are in place in the instance domestic animals, working animals and...
Read the entire articleIn the plains of the wilderness, as the wildlife graze and move in search of water. Snares set up in...
Read the entire articleFor the first time, in ANAW’s history of protecting and saving wildlife, the rescue team had a singular opportunity to...
Read the entire articleAs a team embarks to rescue a giraffe, it is noted that the rescue has to be carried out quickly...
Read the entire articleAn unusual case of a stray zebra rescue took place after the animal sought refuge in a classroom at Miumbuni...
Read the entire articleThe tallest land mammals are characteristic of the African savannah as they stand tall in the wilderness of the plains...
Read the entire articleEburu Forest nestled on a volcanic mountain over Lake Naivasha to the south-east, Lake Elementaita to the north and Lake...
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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 sat underneath the great baobab tree, shaving shells and popping macadamia nuts in her mouth as the sun shone...
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The 6th Africa Animal Welfare Conference (AAWC) - Action 2022 took place from 31st October to 2nd November 2022 at...
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The heartbreaking sight of thousands of animals dying during drought in Africa in the recent years, among other issues, has...
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West Africa provided the platform for discussion in deliberations on animal welfare this year. The 5th Africa Animal Welfare Conference...
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ANAW is glad to announce that its collaboration with the United Nations Environment has been extended for another three years...
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In hotspot Kenyan counties where rabies is prevalent, community members take every opportunity to protect their animals against the fatal...
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In late 2022 and early 2023, several counties in Kenya had reported cases of rabies infection. These counties included Nairobi...
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For seven (7) days, ANAW in partnership with Machakos and Taita Taveta Counties' officials and Julie Kelly Group of Veterinarians...
Read the entire articleANAW, in collaboration with Ethical Seafood Research (ESR), hosted an engaging workshop on fish welfare on January 31, 2024, at...
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On September 12, 2023, in the City of Banjul (formerly Bathurst) - The Gambia, something big on chicken welfare was...
Read the entire articleThe Animal Welfare Action Kenya (AWAKE) - a consortium of Animal Welfare Organizations, to which ANAW is a member, held...
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Representatives from ANAW in conjunction with Open Wing Alliance (OWA) hosted 17 veterinary professionals from county and private practice, five...
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It was a momentous occasion for animals in Africa as ANAW supported by Effective Altruism, and in partnership with the...
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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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With kind support of Open Wing Alliance (OWA), ANAW partnered with Nurture Imvelo Trust, and Sibanye Animal Welfare and Conservancy...
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On February 21 to 22, 2022, ANAW in partnership with Welttierschutzgesellschaft e.V. (WTG) and the County government of Marsabit conducted...
Read the entire articleCommunity leaders numbering more than 90 including religious leaders, local administrators, sub-county veterinarians and extension officers were engaged on matters...
Read the entire articleThe ANAW team hosted and welcomed high school graduate students from China on their learning trip for a visit at...
Read the entire articleIn the month of May, 2023, Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW), with the support of The Brooke East Africa...
Read the entire articleDuring the first three days of acclimatizing with the East African warm weather, American students explored the conservation and education...
Read the entire articleEvery year on June 5, since 1974, when the day was first observed in the United States, World Environment Day...
Read the entire articleANAW joined the world in marking the World Animal Day on 4th October, 2019. Hundreds took to the streets of...
Read the entire articleCanisius college students held a successful bake sale event to raise funds in support of Africa Network for Animal Welfare. ...
Read the entire articleOne of the crucial steps in curbing the rabies pandemic, is mass dog vaccination. Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW)...
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Unprecedented violent dimensions to poaching have taken place across Africa and have seen rangers take up arms to protect the...
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In involving the community, conservation merits an effective approach in ingraining elements of traditional ways in its strategies, supporting livelihoods...
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Kenyan communities turn to bush meat as an accessible option for sourcing food and earning an income during tough drought...
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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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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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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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Adverse effects of drought caused by the prevalent climate change crisis has impacted greatly and negatively on communities living near...
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Taita Taveta County was a haven of buzz and great celebration as rangers from 18 ranches, three (3) schools and...
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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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Hundreds of pupils stood at the door of their classes to watch in silent excitement as 90 desks were off...
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On the 1st of October 2021, Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW) launched the give a desk campaign for its...
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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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