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T The National Committee for Combating Rabies, in collaboration with World Animal Protection, meets with the Ministers of Health, Agriculture, Education and Justice of the Sierra Leone between 2 July 1965 to develop a plan of action for the implementation of the national rabies elimination strategy launched in 2017 in Freetown.
The strategy, developed by the working group and other partners of civil society, focuses on the elimination of rabies and the adoption of comprehensive population management. canines in Sierra Leone by 2030. On average, the country has about 250,000 dogs
At a meeting with the newly appointed mayor, Yvonne Aki Sawyerr, she said: "The l '. one of our top priorities for the city of Freetown is to make our city a key tourism destination in Africa given its potential. This will manage the current challenges of the canine population in collaboration with the National Working Group on the Control of Livestock Rabies and Animal Welfare. We would also like the key ministries to be able to effectively address the problem and that is where organizations such as World Animal Protection intervene. This could not have happened at a better time.
World Animal Protection worked with At the global level, the organization finds the most effective ways to protect animals in communities by working with governments to manage populations of dogs with humanity and to vaccinate against rage.
"We are pleased with our partnership with the task force and what we have achieved so far. This gives us hope that it is actually possible to eliminate rabies. Our organization works with governments to put in place sustainable solutions for the canine population by promoting rabies vaccination and advocating for education in communities and schools about rabies and responsible dog ownership. Tennyson Williams, Director of World Animal Protection Africa. World Animal Protection
World Animal Protection is an international animal protection organization, active in more than 50 countries worldwide. We are moving the world to protect animals with a vision of " A world where animals live without cruelty and pain " From our global offices we work with local partner organizations, animal welfare organizations, businesses, businesses and governments to help people find practical ways to prevent animal suffering. We also maintain official relations with international organizations, including the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and the United Nations. the African Union (AU). We seek to change national and international policies to improve the lives of millions of animals because animal welfare is a fundamental part of our sustainable future.
We are working on four thematic areas; Animals in communities, animals in disasters, animals in disasters and animals in nature. Programs in these thematic areas are provided by our Theory of Change which encompbades
1) Lobbying and Advocacy – Working with governments to influence policy change to ensure animals have a life worth living [19659005] 2) Education and Mobilization – Awareness of 3) Catalyzing Sustainable Solutions – Expanding Local Solutions That Improve Animal Welfare
From Our African Offices in Nairobi, Kenya, We Work With Others stakeholders to promote animal welfare. educate people through the media, public forums and trainings to create a firm understanding of the need to protect animals across the continent. We are working with African governments to develop animal welfare policies and legislation to keep industry, institutions and their citizens responsible for animal welfare
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