PATERNE BUSHUNJU

PATERNE BUSHUNJU

Paterne Bushunju is a passionate animal defender who founded the Association Sauvons Nos Animaux in 2014. His commitment was motivated by observing the cruel and violent killings of dogs on a daily basis. His initial aim was to raise public awareness, with a particular focus on young people, to combat the slaughter of dogs wrongly regarded as ‘witches’.

Shelter

In 2015, Paterne established a shelter to take in abused, abandoned and homeless dogs and cats. Thanks to the support of late Italian musician Giancarlo Barbadoro and French donors in 2016, he was able to acquire a concession and build the shelter, providing a safe haven for many animals in need. The shelter currently operates thanks to Animal Kind International.

Youth Club

Convinced that young people are the guardians of the future, Paterne set up the first Youth Club section within Save Our Animals in 2018. This initiative aims to make volunteering accessible to young people and to raise their awareness of respect for and protection of animals, by actively involving them in the shelter’s activities and offering them educational and fun programmes.

Disaster Brigade

Faced with humanitarian emergencies such as the eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano in 2020, Paterne founded the Disaster Brigade, a branch of Sauvons Nos Animaux dedicated to intervening in natural disasters or armed conflicts to rescue animals in distress, with the support of IFAW.

Media commitment

Since 2015, Paterne has contributed to raising public awareness by writing for the Italian online magazine Shan about the situation of animals in Africa. He also hosts a local radio show entitled “Relationship between humans and animals”, aimed at raising awareness of animal welfare, the fight against poaching and the protection of wildlife.

Community impact

Thanks to his dedication to the animal cause, Paterne has seen a positive change in his community’s treatment of animals, especially dogs and cats. His hard work and commitment continue to inspire and transform mindsets, paving the way for a more respectful and compassionate future towards our four-legged friends.

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