LET'S TAKE CARE OF ANIMALS
"It takes nothing away from a human to be kind to an animal."
Joaquin Phoenix.
Mission
To advance animal welfare in Rwanda by improving the well-being of animals and humans through education, community engagement, and advocacy.
Vision
A world where animals are treated with respect and compassion.
Values
- Compassion: We act with empathy for animals and humans alike.
- Respect: We respect all life and promote responsible treatment of animals.
- Sustainability
Promoting humane and environmentally friendly solutions that protect both animals and ecosystems for future generations. - Integrity
Acting with honesty, transparency, and accountability in all operations and partnerships.
Who are we
Rwanda Animal Welfare Organization - RAWO
Rwanda Animal Welfare Organization (RAWO) is local Non Government Organization(NGO). RAWO is formally operating in Rwanda under Rwanda Governance Board(RGB) with Certificate of Legal Personality: No 788/RGB /NGO/LP/12/2021.
OUR PRINCIPLES ARE FOUNDED ON 5 FREEDOM OF ANIMALS :
1.Freedom from hunger and thirst
2. Freedom from discomfort
3.Freedom from pain, injury, or disease
4. Freedom to express normal behavior
5. Freedom from fear and distress
We welcome all partners who can contribute to our mission
Partner
Latest News & Article
Celebrating World Animal Day 2025 in Rwanda
Celebrating World Animal Day 2025 in RwandaRAWO, together with key
Rwanda Animal Welfare Organization (RAWO), in collaboration with the Rwanda Pig Farmers Association (RPFA) raised awareness and trained key representatives of pig farmers
As the demand for safe and sustainable livestock production grows,
High Level Agriculture Sector Working Group Meeting on Fifth Strategic Plan for the Agriculture Transformation Phase ( PSTA 5)
In today’s rapidly changing world, fostering compassion, empathy, and responsibility
Celebrating World Animal Day 2025 in Rwanda
Celebrating World Animal Day 2025 in RwandaRAWO, together with key stakeholders including the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI), Rwanda Development Board
We are pleased to announce that today @RAWO signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rwanda Council of Veterinary Doctors @RCVD ,This partnership strengthens our shared commitment to advance animal welfare ,animal health, pic.twitter.com/IsiG8GFdec
— RWANDA ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION (@RAWO_Rwanda) May 22, 2025