Professional & Collaborative
Engage and collaborate on issues of animal and human welfare and form a network of persons, groups, communities, government and other relevant stakeholders
Advocating Legal Reform
Advocate and lobby for better laws relating to animals and harmonise and update national animal welfare legislation
Educational & Empowering
Conduct education and training at various levels to improve awareness and animal welfare practices with the goal of equipping relevant persons to achieve change
Animal Welfare Law Reform
Coordinate efforts across the African continent on these issues and share information and resources
Building Skills for Impact
Build capacity of persons and organisations undertaking work in the field of animal welfare and environmental stewardship
Executing Advisory Policies
Implement the policies and decisions taken by the Advisory Committee insofar as these may be applicable to CAAWO and as approved by the board
OUR STORY
A group of enthusiastic and passionate individuals came together to realise a dream of teaming up and working towards a common goal of alleviating the pain and suffering of animals on the African continent. Several meetings were held in Cape Town and Johannesburg to chart the way forward and eventually in 2018 CAAWO was registered in South Africa.
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A Statement from the Executive Director of CAAWO on the Passing of Dr. Jane Goodall
Tribute to Dr. Jane GoodallFrom the Coalition of African Animal Welfare Organisations (CAAWO) It is with the deepest sorrow that we at CAAWO mourn the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall, a true titan of conservation and a lifelong champion for the voiceless. The world has...
How Pet Owners Can Make Life Easier for A Veterinary Practice
Veterinarians dedicate their lives to caring for our animals, but their jobs can be challenging. From diagnosing complex conditions to handling stressed or aggressive pets, those in vet jobs face emotional and physical demands on a daily basis. As a pet owner, you can...
Africa’s Animal Welfare Revolution: Building Bridges Between Human Prosperity and Animal Wellbeing in 2025
A perspective from the Executive Director of the Coalition of African Animal Welfare Organisations (CAAWO) ahead of the AVA Summit 2025 in Nairobi Introduction As I prepare to address fellow advocates at the inaugural Animal & Vegan Advocacy Summit in Nairobi this...