ABDIAZIZ IDIRIS MOHAMUD

• Role: Founder and CEO
• Organisation: Somali Animal Welfare Society (SAWS)

The Somali Animal Welfare Society (SAWS) is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation dedicated to fostering awareness and advocating for the welfare of a wide spectrum of beings, including farm animals, companion animals, working animals, wildlife, and humanity as a whole, encompassing the fundamental principle of One Welfare. SAWS diligently collaborates with national and international member organisations, the government, and relevant stakeholders across Somalia to sensitively promote compassionate practices and uphold the interconnectedness of health and well-being through One Health initiatives, while also championing the preservation of nature and its invaluable biodiversity.

The work they do:

SAWS conduct various activities to improve animal welfare in Somalia, including providing treatment and vaccinations to animals in need and delivering seminars and awareness campaigns, often involving animal owners, farmers, veterinary students, and primary school students to foster awareness and understanding of the humane treatment of animals. They also conduct awareness and campaigns every World Animal Day. Now they are primarily to focused on improving the welfare of donkeys in Somalia. Donkeys face significant challenges such as beating, drug abuse, overloading, and neglect. SAWS are aiming to implement educational programs, advocate for humane treatment, provide medical care, and work on policy reforms to ensure better living conditions and treatment for these animals.

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