"It takes nothing away from a human to be kind to an animal." Joaquin Phoenix.
The Rwanda Animal Welfare Organization (RAWO) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), based in the Northern Province, Musanze district of Rwanda. RAWO has received official working permits from the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB). It comprises animal welfare enthusiasts – mainly, but not exclusively, veterinarians and public health professionals.
RAWO is dedicated to advancing animal welfare in Rwanda.
We use education and communication to engage the local community in the Five Freedoms (Five Needs) of animals.
We work with key stakeholders to ensure that animal welfare is always considered in local, regional and national decision-making.
We work towards ensuring the management of dog populations humanely.
We work for the attainment of sustainable development through improved environmental conservation and public health.
We investigate the implications of technology and prompt research on achieving better wellbeing of humans and animals.
Rwanda Animal Welfare Organization (RAWO), in collaboration with the Rwanda Pig Farmers Association (RPFA) raised awareness and trained key representatives of pig farmers Raising Awareness and Train the Key Representative of Pig farmers on improving pig welfare and productions. The training held in Gicumbi District at Vision Agribusiness Farm . The trainees learned the five freedoms of animals, proper housing,…
Read MoreHigh Level Agriculture Sector Working Group Meeting on Fifth Strategic Plan for the Agriculture Transformation Phase ( PSTA 5) Humane Education and Raising Animal Welfare Awareness for students from primary, secondary and University students Public health connections and basics on One Health ApproachConnecting our community and our animalsOverview on livestock animals and wild animals / wildlifeConnecting dog communication and behaviorDog bite prevention, increase child safety…
Read MoreRAWO Leads Advocacy for Animal Welfare Guidelines in Rwandan Livestock Development Recently, the Rwanda Animal Welfare Organization (RAWO) spearheaded efforts to advocate for the systematic implementation of animal welfare guidelines within Rwanda’s burgeoning livestock sector. The initiative gained momentum following a workshop held in Kigali on June 13, 2024, where key stakeholders convened to strategize on integrating comprehensive animal welfare…
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