Group of children reading books
Group of children reading books

Helping working animals in Kenya

Partner: African Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW)

Project type: Veterinary and education

Location: Nairobi region

SPANA has worked with ANAW since 2012, delivering humane education through our network of animal welfare clubs.
Last year, 2,050 children took part in the clubs. 41 teachers attended training sessions, with 31 achieving an ICHE qualification.

Partner: University of Nairobi

Project type: Veterinary and education

Location: Nairobi

SPANA is working with the University of Nairobi to:

  • provide free veterinary treatment for 300 working oxen
  • evaluate owner knowledge and attitudes in order to design effective training
  • train 10 animal health professionals
  • provide community training for at least 500 people

Partner: Hope for All

Project type: Education, training and research

Location: Kajiado County

A new project, begun towards the end of the 2018, with the aims of:

  • introducing humane education to 30 primary schools
  • developing basic donkey care lessons
  • preparing educational programmes for local radio
  • designing assessment tools for determining the impact of donkey welfare education on attitudes and behaviours of target audiences

 

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