SPANA’S 2012 OUTREACH PROGRAMME IS NOW OPEN TO APPLICATIONS. PLEASE EMAIL enquiries@spana.org TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST IN APPLYING.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY 18TH MAY 2012.
APPLICANTS WILL BE INFORMED OF THE OUTCOME WITHIN FOUR WEEKS OF THIS DEADLINE.
In addition to our core veterinary and education work, SPANA operates an outreach programme. Through this programme we support other organisations through small funding initiatives and technical advice for their working animal and livestock projects. We’re also set up to intervene in disasters and conflicts, protecting the working animals and livestock that communities rely on for their livelihoods.
The aim of the programme is to reach communities that depend on working animals and livestock, and provide them with immediate relief and long-term solutions. By supporting local organisations we can help more animals and spread our important message to communities worldwide.
Read our case studies below for more on how SPANA has helped organisations to promote the health and welfare of working animals and livestock in their communities. For details of how to apply for our support, please email enquiries@spana.org or contact us by post: SPANA, Outreach Programme, 14 John Street, London WC1N 2EB.
Preparing for extreme seasonal conditions for the animals of Mongolia
A weather phenomenon in Mongolia known as ‘the dzud’ involves a summer drought followed by a harsh winter. We work in partnership with CAMDA (Cambridge Mongolia Development Appeal) to help herders prepare for the dzud and reduce their vulnerability to these potentially devastating conditions.
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Animal welfare in drought struck Africa
During the summer 2011 the Horn of Africa experienced the worst drought for a generation, with 12.4 million people urgently needing food. Livestock was also massively affected, with Kenya’s government estimating that eight million were lost. SPANA collaborated with Practical Action in Mandera to provide livestock with supplementary feed and health services.
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Harvesting rainwater in Turkana so animals can survive when drought hits
Turkana is one of the areas most affected by drought in Kenya. Its population consists largely of pastoralists, so is heavily reliant on livestock. Working with MSCPA (Missionary Community of St Paul the Apostle, www.facebook.com/mcspa) we have facilitated construction projects for harvesting rainwater, ensuring herds have drinking water in the event of a drought.
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