by CAAWOAdmin | Jul 18, 2024 | Awareness, Education, News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Khayelitsha, Cape Town, South Africa – July 18, 2024 – Today, on International Mandela Day, the Coalition of African Animal Welfare Organisations (CAAWO) is spreading the message of kindness and compassion through a special animal story time...
by CAAWOAdmin | Jul 2, 2024 | Awareness, Education, News
We are excited to welcome the newly appointed ministers, John Steenhuizen and Dion George, to their respective ministries in the South African government. With John Steenhuizen as the Minister of Agriculture and Dion George as the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and...
by CAAWOAdmin | Oct 4, 2023 | Awareness
Introduction: World Animal Day is a momentous occasion that brings together individuals from all walks of life to celebrate the incredible diversity of the animal kingdom and reflect on the significance of animal welfare on a global scale. With the theme “Great...
by CAAWOAdmin | Sep 22, 2023 | Awareness
Introduction: Today, on World Rhino Day, the Coalition of African Animal Welfare Organisations (CAAWO) stands united in its mission to protect Africa’s rhinoceros’ population from the relentless threat of poaching. This day serves as a reminder of the urgent...
by CAAWOAdmin | Aug 16, 2023 | Awareness
In recent years, the practices of trophy hunting and canned lion hunting in South Africa have stirred significant controversy and debate within the realm of animal welfare. While these practices may evoke strong emotions, it is essential to approach this topic with an...
by CAAWOAdmin | Dec 27, 2022 | Awareness
There is much to be learned from a trip to an aquarium, including – for example – which seafood choices are environmentally responsible. But the problem with an aquarium-type lifestyle for the bigger sea creatures is that the conditions they experience in captivity...