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About Us
Welcome To Rwanda Animal Welfare Organization - RAWO
We care about animal welfare in Rwanda.
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.
Our areas of intervention
Improving farm animal welfare
RAWO is dedicated to advancing animal welfare in Rwanda.
Education
We use education and communication to engage the local community in the Five Freedoms (Five Needs) of animals.
Partnership
We work with key stakeholders to ensure that animal welfare is always considered in local, regional and national decision-making.
Dog population management
We work towards ensuring the management of dog populations humanely.
Environmental conservation
We work for the attainment of sustainable development through improved environmental conservation and public health.
Research
We investigate the implications of technology and prompt research on achieving better wellbeing of humans and animals.
News & Blogs
28 Jun
High Level Agriculture Sector Working Group Meeting on Fifth Strategic Plan for the Agriculture Transformation Phase ( PSTA 5)
High 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…
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20 Jun
RAWO Leads Advocacy for Animal Welfare Guidelines in Rwandan Livestock Development
RAWO 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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23 Oct
Livestock Farmers urged to abide by Animal welfare freedoms to ensure productivity
Livestock farmers in Rwanda are urged to comply with the five freedoms of animal welfare to ensure quality and enough production. The call was recently made by Rwanda Animal Welfare Organization (RAWO) which is highly contributing to the promotion of chicken welfare and production in Rwanda. The organization represented by Dr. Jean Claude Masengesho, the Executive Director was visiting Abusol…
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