Let's take care of animals
"It takes nothing away from a human to be kind to an animal." Joaquin Phoenix.
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
4 Jul
RAWO Empowers Poultry Farmers in Bugesera District to Uphold Animal welfare and Boost Production
Poultry farmers in Bugesera district have embarked on a journey to champion animal welfare, particularly in the context of poultry farming and production. With the support of the Rwanda Animal Welfare Organisation (RAWO), their dedicated efforts to uphold the welfare and well-being of their chickens have yielded promising results. RAWO, led by Dr. Jean Claude Masengesho, held a crucial workshop…
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