Livestock Transport

VAWZ works closely with the Department of Livestock and Veterinary Services and the Anti Stock Theft Unit of the Zimbabwe Republic Police to ensure that livestock is transported both humanely and legally.

Wildlife in Captivity

VAWZ works closely with the Department of Livestock and Veterinary Services and the Anti Stock Theft Unit of the Zimbabwe Republic Police to ensure that livestock is transported both humanely and legally.

Security Dogs

Regular inspections are carried out and welfare issues addressed.

Abattoir and Poultry Slaughterhouse Inspections

VAWZ Inspectors routinely visit abattoirs and poultry slaughterhouses where welfare issues are assessed.

Education and Outreach

VAWZ Inspectors visit schools in Harare where youngsters are introduced to animal welfare. Rural community school children are addressed at every opportunity - especially during our campaigns where one-on-one education often takes place. Donkey and dog information pamphlets in various languages are distributed wherever possible.

FeedMana Campaign

Special mention must be made of VAWZ's involvement in the recently completed 'Feed Mana' campaign. VAWZ was approached by concerned operators/stakeholders in Mana Pools National Park requesting our assistance to provide an umbrella body for a project that was to provide supplementary feed (mainly bales of hay, but also wildlife cubes and blocks and salt blocks) to a number of animals, particularly those on the flood plain, that were suffering from the effects of a devastating drought. Permission was granted by Parks and Wildlife Management Authority to intervene, and the project kicked off in September. A team of volunteers, together with VAWZ representatives launched a massive awareness campaign to raise the much-needed funds. This initiative was overwhelmingly supported both at home and abroad, making a real impact on the lives and survival of our wildlife. VAWZ gained a tremendous amount of publicity worldwide for our role in the campaign as well as recognition of our 'other' work. VAWZ and FeedMana would like to thank every individual and corporate who have supported us with donations, time or in kind. Your generosity has ensured the success of our feeding program.

16,300 bales of hay | 13,400 litres of diesel | 3,500 kgs of game cubes | 900 game blocks | 50 salt blocks .. 37 truckloads delivered in 10 weeks!

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