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We've asked Sherry to jot down some of her experiences as she travels throughout Southeast Asia helping animals that are in need because of massive natural disasters. Click here for a listing of all of her diaries.
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Map of HSI Activities in Asia
17 October 2006
Indonesia – Aceh:
Following the Tsunami HSI have followed up their disaster response with fundraising for the rebuilding of the Veterinary School’s teaching farm. HSI have been integral to this project from design to building, and curriculum development for humane education and farming systems that are not harmful to animals or the environment. The School will be a legacy of our work in Aceh.
Indonesia – Bali and Java:
A humane Slaughter Programme called ‘Animal Welfare Training (AWT) has been on-going since 2002 using experts from Bristol University UK to train indigenous trainers who can work directly with the abattoir to improve welfare for each individual animal. Please click on www.awtraining.com
West Malaysia:
HSI partnered with the RSPCA International to hold a Dog Catching Workshop for municipalities and NGO’s in Kuala Lumpur and Penang. Dog catching with nets was demonstrated and nets donated to enable humane catching of dogs. The Coalition Against dog-Shooting and other Inhumane Methods (CASIM) has since been formed to promote humane dog management and provide practical solutions. www.spca.org.my
India:
HSI have responded to Disasters on East and West sides of the country, for both cyclones and severe flooding.
Pakistan:
Responded to the Earthquake that devastated families including their animals. The onset of winter made the response a race against time to design and build shelters for animals that would keep them warm at 5000feet and above, preventing masses of animals dying that would also slow down the economic recovery of the area. HSI Partnered with Brooke Hospital for Animals to achieve an outstanding 3,800 animals undercover in Balakot before the snow started. Please click here for more information on Brooke www.thebrooke.org
Sri Lanka:
HSI responded to Sri Lanka following the Tsunami, a CNVR programme was set up over 3 months to deal with the immediate threat of a rabies epidemic through the dog population, the HSI response prevented mass-killing of dogs all around the coastline. The programme is today on-going through the Tsunami Animal-People Alliance (TAPA), please see www.tsunami-animal.org
