Organisations and Charities Involved in Overseas Work
Disclaimer: Please note that inclusion does not imply endorsement by the BVA.
(The website links listed here are outside the control of the Association and no responsibility is accepted for their content).
Please let Helena Cotton know if any of the contact details given below have changed ( helenac@bva.co.uk ) - or indeed if you are aware of other organisations which could be included on the list.
Includes: General Contacts, Veterinary Schools and Other Contacts
General Contacts:
AFRICAN CONSERVATION EXPERIENCE
Applications Department
P O Box 9706
Solihull
West Midlands B91 3FF, UK
Tel: inside the UK: 0870 241-5816
Tel: outside the UK: +44 1404 811404
E-mail: info@conservationafrica.net
Web: www.conservationafrica.net
Arranges for people to work on Game and Nature Reserves throughout Southern Africa, playing an active role in Conservation and the maintenance of the Environment – working in intimate association with Game Rangers and Conservationists in the Wild. The Reserves participating in the scheme are spread throughout Southern Africa including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and Mozambique. Conservation Management on the reserves includes working alongside indigenous people with their local cultures, educating them and learning from them, all in the interests of nature and the success of the environment.
ANIMAL AID UNLIMITED
Chota Hawala Village, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001, India
Tel: +91 294 311 1435
E-mail: info@animalaidunlimited.org
Web: www.animalaidunlimited.org
President: Erika Abrams ( info@animalaidunlimited.org )
Involved in sterilisation of street dogs, and emergency veterinary services and treatment of street animals and animals belonging to the poor (cows, donkeys, water buffalo, goats etc). Facilities include two hospitals, a donkey shelter (also currently setting up a centre for long-term rehabilitation of injured or ill donkeys) and a containment area for farm animals. Would welcome visiting volunteers (veterinary surgeons and nurses).
[Jack Reece MRCVS is on the Advisory Board – he can be contacted at e-mail: hisvet1@helpinsuffering.org or hisvet@dil.in]
[Isabel Bühler MRCVS happy to provide further information about working there – isbuehler@hotmail.com ; also Peter Stubbington – tel: 01298 85384]
ANIMAL CARE IN EGYPT (ACE)
Tel: 01732 700710
Fax: 01732 700900
E-mail: jwartenberg@uku.co.uk
Web: www.ace-egypt.org.uk
&
El-Gouahera, Luxor, Egypt
Tel: +20 (0)95 386693
Director: Julie Wartenberg
Animal care centre at El-Gouahera, Luxor – treats over 100 animals daily – mostly horses and donkeys, but also camels, goats, sheep, water buffalo, dogs and cats, poultry and wildlife.
[Georgina Hyams VN happy to provide further information about working there - georgiesh@hotmail.com ]
ANIMAL RAHAT (PETA)
Contact: Anuradha Sawhney
50/9 Tolstoy Marg, Janpath, New Delhi 110 001, India
Tel: +91 98201 22561
E-mail: anuradhas@peta.org
Web: www.PETAIndia.com
Bullock/buffalo relief programme – starting 2003. Small programme to alleviate the suffering of some animals made to work for the sugar mills in Sangli, Maharashtra, India. To focus on identifying the factors that are causing the animals to suffer (e.g. poor nutrition, husbandry, cart/harness design) and try to eliminate them: education programme to make workers aware of importance of treating the animals humanely. Will provide free basic veterinary treatments. Looking for volunteer vets long-term or short-term. (Anne Pearson to advise programme)
ANIMAL SOS SRI LANKA
coolingkim@aol.com +44 (0)7773 746108
georgiesh@hotmail.com +44 (0)7944 452693
marie@animalsos-sl.com +44 (0)7910 276922
Web: www.animalsos-sl.com
Set up by a group of animal welfare workers from the UK primarily to help suffering street dogs and other stray animals in Sri Lanka. The charity is currently trying to raise funds to buy land on which to build a refuge and veterinary centre which is still at the planning stage. They will be needing volunteer vets, nurses and vet students when they are up and running – as well as help with supplies, equipment and reference books. (8/07)
[Georgina Hyams VN happy to provide further information - georgiesh@hotmail.com]
ANIMALS WORLDWIDE
215a Canterbury Road
Birchington
Kent
CT7 9AH
E-mail: info@animalsworldwide.org
Web: www.animalsworldwide.org
Animals Worldwide was established in June 2006 to improve the plight of stray and feral animals in tourist destinations, as well as that of working animals upon which whole families depend for their livelihoods in some of the poorest countries in the world. A key aim of Animals Worldwide is to build relationships with the tourist industry in order to harness the eyes and ears and energies of the holidaymaking and travelling public to identify both good and bad practice, to initiate action where necessary and to support those already working in the field, running small sanctuaries and organising neutering projects, for example. Through its network of some two hundred organisations and individuals worldwide and has established that there are a significant number of small and very localised animal shelters and sanctuaries operating on pitifully modest funds throughout the tourist resorts and expatriate communities of the Mediterranean, Commonwealth and beyond. (7/06)
APS SAMOA (Animal Protection Society of Independent Samoa)
E-mail: APS.Samoa@gmail.com (Sara Kakoi, APS Business Manager)
Web: www.samoa.ws/aps/
The Animal Protection Society of Samoa (APS) is a non-governmental, not-for profit organisation, which provides low cost domestic veterinary care, including neuter/spay services and immunisation programmes, to the Samoan community. It specifically deals with Samoa's street dog problem and is working towards reducing the number of street dogs and improving the welfare of the dogs generally. It also runs a humane education program, whereby the APS presents school lessons and community education programs teaching locals how to care for cats and dogs in Samoa.
The APS encourages volunteer veterinarians to join in its work. The APS will accept short and long term vets. For vets who stay for longer than a month, the APS will assist in finding them suitable accommodation. APS provides the instruments and equipment needed to offer basic veterinary care. (1/07)
[Australian vet Dr Jan Allen malojan30@gmail.com would be happy to provide further information about working there]
ASOCIACION HUMANITARIA SAN FRANSISCO DE ASIS (Northern Peru)
Colan, Piura, Northern Peru
Tel: (mobile) 073 9686814
E-mail: rosagordon2003@hotmail.com (Rosemary Gordon)
Web: www.ahsfa.org
AHSFA is dedicated to improving animal and community welfare in the rural villages of Northern Peru. The charity runs a small shelter in Colan (a fishing village on the north west coat of Peru) concentrating mainly on spay and neuter - and education in schools on animal wellbeing. AHSFA also works with horses, donkeys and mules in nearby rural villages. They would welcome volunteer vets, vet students and VNs. (8/07)
(NB: Rosemary will NOT be contactable during November/December 2007).
ATIGARO PROJECT (Thailand)
E-mail: atigaroproject@hotmail.com
Web: www.thaiwave.com/atigaro
Capture-neuter-release programme involving stray dogs and cats on the resort island of Phuket - set up
by Australian veterinarian, Dr Alison Montgomery. Designed to involve local and visiting veterinarians.
BALI DOGS
Chilien or Sherry Grant
Yayasan Yudisthira, Jl. Duyung Gang 1#9, Sanur, Bali 80228, Indonesia
Tel: +62 361 286226
Fax: +62 361 282105
E-mail: BaliDogs@ix.netcom.com
Web: www.yamp.com
Working to bring relief to both the immediate suffering of the ‘street dogs’ of Bali and the underlying long term problems that contribute to the situation. The Foundation defines its programmes to address three timeframes:
Short term: emergency care, skin disease and parasite treatment
Medium term: sterilisation
Long term: animal welfare awareness through public education; improved veterinary training.
There is a ‘visiting vet’ programme. Volunteer vets, nurses and students are welcome (although students are not permitted to do surgeries).
BORN FREE FOUNDATION
3 Grove House, Foundry Lane, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 5PL
Tel: +44 (0)1403 240170
Fax: +44 (0)1403 327838
E-mail: daniel@bornfree.org.uk (Daniel Turner, Senior Programme Officer, Zoo Check)
zoocheck@bornfree.org.uk
Web: www.bornfree.org.uk
Founded in 1984 to investigate, expose and alleviate animal suffering in zoos and to promote the
protection of wildlife in its natural habitat.
BROOKE HOSPITAL FOR ANIMALS
Broadmead House, 21 Panton Street, London SW1Y 4DR
Tel: 020 7930 0210
Fax: 020 7930 2386
E-mail: info@brooke-hospital.org.uk
Web: www.brooke-hospital.org.uk
Veterinary Adviser: Joy Pritchard
Founded in1934 to provide free veterinary care for the working animals of the poor in Egypt, Jordan,
Pakistan and India.
Running five clinics in Egypt, one at Petra in Jordan, five mobile clinic teams and a static clinic in
Peshawar in North-West Pakistan and five mobile clinic teams in Lahore; two mobile teams caring for
equines working in mines and on tonga stands in Delhi.
CARE FOR THE WILD INTERNATIONAL
Ashfolds, Horsham Road, Rusper, West Sussex, RH12 4QX
Tel: 01293 871596
Fax: 01293 871022
E-mail: info@careforthewild.com
Web: www.careforthewild.com
Founder and President: Dr W J Jordan MVSc MSc MRCVS MIBiol
CHIMPANZEE REHABILITATION TRUST GAMBIA (CRT)
Joanne Fielder (UK contact)
Tel: +44 (0)1491 641416
E-mail: jo@templeisland.co.uk
Web: www.chimprehab.com
Since 1969, CRT has been working to give orphaned chimpanzees the opportunity to grow up free and
independent in their natural environment. Now the longest running chimpanzee rehabilitation project in Africa: protect and monitor a total population of sixty-three chimpanzees occupying three islands in the River Gambia National Park. Many of these chimps were born on the islands, the sons and daughters of the distressed orphans nurtured back to health and rehabilitated there over twenty years ago. The project was initially established by Stella Marsden, nee Brewer, as a solution for a group of chimps confiscated from hunters and traders by the Gambian wildlife authorities.
CRT seeks veterinary volunteers from time to time.
COMPASSION UNLIMITED PLUS ACTION (CUPA)
257, 1st Cross, HAL IInd Stage, Indira Nagar, Bangalore – 5600038, India
Tel/fax: +80 91 2229 3771
E-mail: cupablr@vsnl.net
Suparna Ganguly, Vice-President – suparnaganguly@gmail.com
UK contact: Mrs Rosemary Poole, tel: 01962 852393 – would be happy to talk to anyone considering volunteering
Web: www.cupabangalore.org
Founded in 1991, by Crystal Rogers, an Englishwoman who settled India in 1959. Involves a full fledged
veterinary hospital with ambulance service. 24/7 work schedule. Works with small and large animals, mainly domestic. Close to 800 cases per month, both in-patients and out-patients. Spay-neuter city center working closely with local municipality. Completes target of 900 operations per month. Has a wildlife rescue and rehab center at the edge of the National Park for rescue of wildlife. Works closely with all govt depts on animal related issues. Right now involved with captive elephant problems in the state. Would welcome voluntary veterinary assistance – especially from those with knowledge of/experience in handling and treating wild birds and small mammals. There are two guestrooms in their hospital campus available at a very nominal charge.
DOGS TRUST
17 Wakley Street, London EC1V 7LT
Tel: 020 7837 0006
Fax: 020 7833 2701
E-mail: info@dogstrust.org.uk
Web: www.dogstrust.org.uk
Founded in1891 to protect and defend all dogs from abuse, cruelty, abandonment and any form of mistreatment, both in the UK and abroad.
Network of rescue centres, education, advocacy work and welfare campaigns. The NCDL has forged
links with groups of people attempting to improve animal welfare in Eastern Europe and is involved in
setting up neutering clinics in several Eastern European countries.
DOGSTAR FOUNDATION - Sri Lanka
Samantha Green (Head of Dogstar): sam@dogstarfoundation.com
Anisha Aiyappa (Veterinary Representative): pondlife456@hotmail.com or mobile: 07805066850
A UK-based non profit organisation dealing with population control (canine and feline); prevention/reduction of diseases (feline, canine and human) by vaccinations/education; and education of owners and communities in relation to animal care and reduction of disease/breeding. The Foundation has strong links with the Veterinary Faculty at the University of Peradeniya and also helps to raise money for research within the University. Dogstar strives to promote the role of veterinary medicine and the role of vets within the community highlighting the impact of their work on human health as well as animal welfare. Vets, nurses and vet students are most welcome (students would work under a qualified superivsor at the University).
[UK vet Anisha Aiyappa MRCVS pondlife456@hotmail.com is happy to provide further information].
THE DONKEY SANCTUARY
Sidmouth, Devon EX10 0NU
Tel: 01395 578222/579162
Fax: 01395 579266
E-mail: enquiries@thedonkeysanctuary.com
Web: www.thedonkeysancutary.org.uk
Chief Executive: Dr E D Svendsen MBE
Director of Veterinary Services: Andrew Trawford BVSc MSc MRCVS
The Donkey Sanctuary is the largest registered donkey and mule charity in the world. No donkey is ever sold and all are guaranteed care for the rest of their natural lives. Full-time and voluntary Welfare Officers investigate cases of neglect or cruelty. It educates on donkey welfare.
The Donkey Sanctuary also awards travel grants to support veterinary undergraduates (at UK vet schools) visiting a project site in Mexico, Ethiopia, Egypt, Kenya or India. For further information, contact Joe Anzuino at joe.anzuino@thedonkeysanctuary.com (11/06)
ELEPHANT HELP FOUNDATION – Mobile Elephant Clinic, Phuket, Thailand
E-mail: elephanthelp@siamsafari.com or help@elephanthelp.org
Web: www.siamsafari.com/elephanthelp or www.elephanthelp.org
Mobile elephant clinic started by Robert Greifenberg (ex-UK) of Siam Safaris, run with the assistance of the Elephant Help Foundation. Assists elephants working in the tourist trade. The clinic is run by Dr Yu, the only veterinarian in Phuket who can deal with elephants. Welcomes voluntary veterinary assistance
ELEPHANT SANCTUARY – Northern Thailand
209/2 Sridorn Chai Road, Chiang Mai, 50100, Thailand
Tel: +66(0)53 818744, 272855
Fax: +66(0)53 818754, 271681
Web: www.thaifocus.com/elephants
Elephant sanctuary in northern Thailand run by Sangduen Chailert (Lek) – for ex-logging elephants and their mahouts. The project welcomes volunteers – vets, vet nurses, students and others.
ESTHER HONEY FOUNDATION – Cook Islands
2010 Ash Lane SE, Jefferson, Oregon 97352, USA
Tel/fax: +1 541 327 1914
E-mail: frogfarm@aol.com
Web: www.estherhoney.org
EHF is the only international organisation working exclusively to control animal populations on the
Cook Islands. Relies on voluntary staff.
Urgently need volunteer vets. Jobs are advertised on the internet in Vetscript - classified section under voluntary jobs (New Zealand website) or more info at www.estherhoney.org - sometimes their website is a bit temperamental so people might need to go onto google first, then go onto 'esther honey, cook islands'; or contact the Esther Honey Foundation US Office at frogfarm@aol.com
[Caroline Murray cowpatmurray@yahoo.co.uk is happy to provide further information about working there].
FARM-AFRICA
9-10 Southampton Place, London WC1A 2EA
Tel: 020 7430 0440
Fax: 020 7430 0460
E-mail: farmafrica@farmafrica.org.uk
Web: www.farmafrica.org.uk
Chief Executive: Dr Christie Peacock
Activities: Works with poor rural African farmers and herders – provides practical help, enabling them to produce more food for their families.
FIJI SPCA
Direct enquiries to Dr Robin Yarrow, GPO 15411, Suva, Fiji Islands
Tel/fax: +679 338 4980
E-mail: yarrow_r@usp.ac.fj
Would welcome veterinary volunteers to assist at clinic
FRIENDICOES SECA (Society for the Eradication of Cruelty to Animals)
271 & 273 Defence Colony Flyover, New Delhi – 110024, India
Tel: +91 (0)11 2431 4787 or 2432 0707
E-mail: friends271@vsnl.net
Web: www.friendicoesseca.org
City shelter & hospital; animal ambulances & rescue; mobile clinics for working horses and donkeys; spay/neuter project for dogs and cats; adoption; country sanctuary.
GAMBIA HORSE AND DONKEY TRUST (GHDT)
UK contact and Co-Founder: Heather Armstrong
Brewery Arms Cottage, Stane Street, Ockley, Surrey RH5 5TH
Tel: 01306 627568
E-mail: gambiahorseanddonkeytrust@hotmail.com
Web: www.gambiahorseanddonkey.org.uk
GHDT aims to reduce rural poverty by increasing productivity of working horses and donkeys through
animal welfare and management education. The Trust appreciates voluntary veterinary assistance
from time to time.
GAMBICATS
Parc Llwyd, Aberporth, Cardigan, SA43 2DU
Tel: 01239 810595
Fax: 01239 811193
E-mail: gambicats@aol.com
Web: www.gambicats.org.uk
& contact in The Gambia: Dodou Bojang - tel: +220 9900756
Neutering and rehoming programmes
GLOBAL WILDLIFE TRUST
Paradise Wildlife Park, White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne, Herts EN10 7QA
Tel: 01992 444405
Fax: 01992 448668
Conservation projects, e.g. Project Life Lion; Wildlife Veterinary Project; Lifeforce.
GOA ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST (GAWT)
E-mail: info@gawt.org
Web: www.gawt.org
Tel: +91 (0)832 2759849 (Margao animal shelter)
UK Contacts - Julia and Tim Spotswood – spotswood@northcurry.fsnet.co.uk (both are vets)
GAWT travels all over South Goa collecting stray dogs and cats that are in need of help from the beaches and streets. GAWT also responds to specific requests from members of the public or friends and GAWT volunteers regarding animals in distress. The shelter is on the outskirts of Margao and comprises of a number of small buildings, each with a specific purpose. Dr Parisha Patil joined the Shelter as the resident veterinary surgeon. Each month over 100 operations are carried out, quite apart from the programme of vaccinations, worming, and general health care. Occasional short-term voluntary help would be welcome.
GREEK CAT WELFARE SOCIETY
5 Bodmin Close, Worthing, West Sussex BN13 3HF
UK registered charity helping stray cats in Greece . Seeks volunteer vets for short term veterinary work –
mostly neutering.
GRENADA SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
E-mail: jim@caribsurf.com (President – Cathy McGrath)
Web: www.grenadaspca.org
The GSPCA, in collaboration with the University of St George’s Veterinary School, provides veterinary
care for the local animal population. A newly renovated, well-equipped teaching hospital in St George’s is
run alongside a mobile clinic, donated by WSPA. The GSPCA services outlying communities with free
vaccinations, spay/neuter clinics and education. The GSPCA relies on the help of volunteer veterinarians
from overseas.
GREEN VOLUNTEERS - The World Guide to Voluntary Work in Nature Conservation
P O Box 23, Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 2XE, UK
Tel/fax: 01767 262560
E-mail: network@greenvolunteers.org
Web: www.greenvol.com
GUYANA SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
65 Robb Street and Orange Walk, Bourda, Georgetown, Guyana.
Tel: 592-226-4237
E-Mail: oliver@guyana.net.gy (Oliver Insanally) or shiromanieisaacs@hotmail.com (Ms Shiromanie Isaacs)
The Guyana SPCA would welcome volunteer vets to assist with its spay and neuter programme (dogs and cats). (11/07)
HARVEST HELP
3-4 Old Bakery Row, Wellington, Telford TF1 1PS
Tel: 01952 260699
E-mail: 106224.650@compuserve.com
Founded in 1986, Harvest Help raises funds to support people in developing countries who are working
towards self reliance by identifying and taking control of sustainable development initiatives within and for
their own communities. It concentrates its work in Central Southern Africa. Of particular interest is the
Namwala Cattle Project in Zambia.
HELP IN SUFFERING
Maharani Farm, Durgapura, Jaipur – 302 018, Rajasthan, India
Tel: +91 (0)141 3245673 and 0141 2760012
Fax: +91 (0)141 548044
E-mail: hisvet1@helpinsuffering.org or hisvet@dil.in
Web: www.his-india.org.au
Contact: Jack Reece MRCVS or Dr Sunil Chawla.
Animal shelter in Jaipur – involved in rescue of injured animals from city’s streets; clinic to treat sick
animals of local poor; rabies control programme – spaying and vaccinating street dogs.
i-to-i projects
Woodside House, 261 Low Lane, Leeds, LS18 5NY
Tel: 0870 3332332 or 0113 205 4620
Fax: 0113 205 4619
E-mail: uk@i-to-i.com
Web: www.i-to-i.com
Helps to locate workers for animal welfare projects in developing countries that cannot afford to pay for all
the staff they need. There are currently vacancies in the field of veterinary care, entomology and animal
welfare – for example, in projects in Ecuador, Guatemala, Sri Lanka, Galapagos Islands.
INDIACATTLECARE.ORG – see JBF (Scotland)
INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL RESCUE (IAR)
Tel: 01825 767688
E-mail: info@iar.org.uk (or contact Astrid Almedia, Veterinary Director at the Goa Clinic, at: astridalmedia@hotmail.com
Web: www.iar.org.uk
IAR is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of animals suffering fear and distress worldwide.
It specialises in running sterilisation and vaccination programmes to control the population and spread of
disease among stray cats and dogs. At its veterinary clinic in Goa, India, the team of vets also treats
indigenous wildlife, including rescued monkeys and elephants – as well as the many sacred cows. IAR
has worked in many countries including Spain, Turkey, Malta, India, Sri Lanka and Mauritius.
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE FOR THE PROTECTION OF HORSES (ILPH)
Anne Colvin House, Snetterton, Norwich, Norfolk NR16 2LR
Tel: 01953 498682
Fax: 01953 498373
E-mail: hq@ilph.org
Web: www.ilph.org
Founded in 1927 to protect and rehabilitate equines worldwide by: rescuing and rehabilitating equines at
risk; providing a final rest home for a limited number of equines; sponsoring or actively supporting
legislation to further equine care; providing education on equine care and management so as to reduce
cruelty through ignorance; sponsoring scholarships and projects at veterinary establishments connected
with research on equine welfare.
In UK equine welfare activities are carried out through four rest and rehabilitation centres and a network
of field officers. In Europe activities are directed from an office in Paris (with agencies in a number of
European countries), including campaigning against the transportation of horses for slaughter. Outside
Europe: branches in Israel, Mexico and New Zealand. In developing countries the Working Together for
Equines Programme provides training in farriery, saddlery and harness and veterinary care.
INTERNATIONAL PRIMATE PROTECTION LEAGUE UK
(address as from 29/9/01)
Gilmore House
166 Gilmore Road
London
SE13 5AE
Tel: 020 8297 2129
Fax: 020 8297 2099
Email: enquiries@ippl-uk.org
Web: www.ippl-uk.org
IPPL is dedicated to protecting all primates, whether wild or captive, anywhere in the world.
INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY ASSISTANCE Inc. (IVA)
Dr Angela Witt, 1928 DuBay Drive, Mosinee, WI 54455, USA
E-mail: info@dvmassist.org
Web: www.dvmassist.org
see also www.stluciaanimals.org/
UK contact: Jane Tomlin, RVC, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Herts AL9 7TA
Promotes humane management of stray and feral companion animals abroad.
Conducts volunteer-assisted spay and neuter clinics. A recent project involved assisting the introduction
of humane stray management in St Lucia. There are also IVA supported clinics in Anguilla and St
Eustatius.
INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE COALITION TRUST (Philippines)
Chief Executive Officer - Charles Wartenberg
Tel: +44 (0)1732 866955
E-mail: iwcuk@iwcmail.demon.co.uk
Web: www.iwctk9.co.uk
Based in the Philippines, IWCT works to end an illegal dog trade in the Far East. Rescues dogs from traders. Charity has a centre with a veterinary clinic and a full-time vet but welcomes voluntary (working holiday) help from vets and vet nurses. Those interested would have to fund their own air fare but they would be met at the airport and provided with lodgings during their stay. (1/07)
JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE (UK) for Wildlife Research, Education and Conservation
Orchard House, 61-67 Commercial Road, Southampton, Hampshire SO15 1GG
Tel: 02380 335660
Fax: 02380 335661
E-mail: info@janegoodall.org.uk
Web: www.janegoodall.org.uk
Founded in 1989 to support and expand research into the behaviour of chimpanzees throughout their rapidly decreasing range in Africa; to improve and enrich the lives of captive chimpanzees worldwide; to establish conservation education programmes, both in the UK and in Africa.
Conservation of rainforest areas through active projects involving tree planting and education; building
sanctuaries in Congo, Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya where illegally caught orphan chimpanzees can live
in semi-wild conditions.
JBF (Scotland) – supporting animal welfare in India
Jonny Krause (Trustee)
JBF (Scotland), East Newton Farm, Fouldon, Berwickshire, Scotland, TD15 1UL
Tel/fax: +44 (0)1289 386720
E-mail: jonny@jbfscotland.org
Web: www.jbfscotland.org
Also Rajan Kansal (presently studying in Edinburgh), e-mail: rajan.kansal@googlemail.com
JBF(Scotland) and JBF(India) have been working together to help relieve the suffering of many of Delhi's
cows and buffalo. There are around 30,000 cattle in Delhi, many of them stray or abandoned or owned by people too poor to afford private vet care. The animals are suffering from many different illnesses and injuries - JBF is trying to help as many as possible to have a more bearable life.
JBF operates mobile cattle clinic which provides remedial treatments to cattle for illness, injuries, hoof
problems etc. Would welcome voluntary veterinary help.
[Jack Reece can advise volunteers on working in India – hisvet1@helpinsuffering.org or hisvet@dil.in]
JEEVASHRAM ANIMAL SHELTER
Dr Vinod Sharm (Veterinary Officer-in-Charge)
Village Rajokri (Near the Temple), New Delhi 110038, India
Tel: +91 11 506 3696 (506 4114 or 506 4118)
Fax: +91 11 463 1776 (506 9571)
Email: jeevashram@yahoo.com
Web: www.jeevashram.org
Founded in 1990 to create a happy and healthy environment for unwanted animals. Shelter in Delhi
(towards the airport), mainly concerned with the ever-increasing street animal population; running animal
birth control programme for dogs and cats. Would welcome volunteers (and can provide accommodation
and food).
[Jack Reece and Sunil Chawla (HIS Jaipur) may be able to provide more information - hisvet1@helpinsuffering.org or hisvet@dil.in]
JERSEY WILDLIFE PRESERVATION TRUST
Les Augres Manor, Trinity, Jersey JE3 5BF, Channel Islands
Tel: 01534 860000
Fax: 01534 860001
KATHMANDU ANIMAL TRUST (KAT)
Direct enquiries to the KAT centre
E-mail: katcentre@wlink.com.np
Web: www.katcentre.org.np
Founders – Jan Salter and Charlotte Uhlenbroek. Jack Reece MRCVS also involved in advisory capacity.
Project to manage and treat the stray dog population in Kathmandu. Would welcome veterinary
volunteers to assist at the clinic.
KIRIBATI (Central Pacific)
Direct enquiries to Dr Robin Yarrow, GPO 15411, Suva, Fiji Islands
Tel/fax: +679 338 4980
E-mail: yarrow_r@usp.ac.fj
May require veterinary volunteers from time to time
KISMET ACCOUNT (cat neutering projects in Europe)
Contact: Ian MacFarlaine
Tel: 07891 554376
E-mail: ian.macfarlaine@yahoo.co.uk
Web: www.kismetaccount.org.uk
Kismet Account is one of the most prolific overseas cat neutering charities, neutering over 800 animals
each year. While neutering remains a key objective, raising awareness of the problem and training
local volunteers to use traps and equipment correctly remains an important goal. Often needs
veterinary volunteers (with at least 18 months small animal experience) to help (short-term) with its
projects at various locations across Europe, e.g. Gibraltar, Portugal, Canaries. There are no
placements for students.
KOH TAO CLINIC (Thailand)
UK contact: Jayne Chard, Trustee - Noistar Thai Animal Rescue Foundation, The Stable House, 1A Westfield Place Clifton, Bristol BS8 4AY.
E-mail: info@thaianimalrescue.com
Web: www.thaianimalrescue.com
Veterinary clinic on island of Koh Tao: neutering, vaccination, education. Volunteers would be
welcome.
KOSOVO SHELTER
E-mail: kosovoshelter@hotmail.co.uk
Small animal shelter near Prishtina.
See article by Petra Lowen & Toni-Manee McInnes in Veterinary Times 12/9/05
KYRENIA ANIMAL RESCUE
P O Box 450, Girne, Mersin 10, Turkey
Tel/fax: +90 (0)392 815 3390
E-mail: kar@kyreniaanimalrescue.org
Web: www.kyreniaanimalrescue.org
Set up to help animals of Northern Cyprus.
Neutering and re-homing campaign
LASSie - Langkawi Animal Shelter & Sanctuary Foundation (Malaysia)
E-mail: info@LangkawiLASSie.org.my
Web: www.langkawilassie.org.my
The Foundation needs volunteer vets to help with neutering and general veterinary work at the sanctuary on the Malaysian island of Langkawi.
MARCHIG ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST
P O Box 9422, Carnwath, ML11 8YG, Scotland
Tel/fax: +44 01555 840991
Email: info@marchigtrust.org
Web: www.marchigtrust.org
The Marchig Animal Welfare Trust was established in 1989 by Madame Jeanne Marchig of Geneva
because of her deep concern for nature and animals and in memory of her late husband, the Italian
painter Giannino Marchig.
The object of the Trust are to protect animals to and promote and encourage practical work in preventing
animal cruelty and the relief of animal suffering.
The Trust supports a wide variety of projects including mobile spay/neuter clinics, the search for alternatives to the use of animals in research, poster campaigns, anti-poaching programmes, establishing a network of animal sanctuaries as well as assisting smaller groups committed to the cause of animal welfare. Special projects at a variety of sanctuaries and refuges have also been funded. The Trust is always looking to make contact with veterinarians who might be willing to work on its overseas projects. Current projects include: mobile clinic in Mauritius (1-2 year posting); mobile clinic and shelter in Turkey (short term); various shelters in South Africa (short to mid-term) – speak to Les Ward for further information.
MORRIS ANIMAL FOUNDATION (US)
45 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, CO 80112-5480, USA
Web: www.MorrisAnimalFoundation.org
Projects include the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project, Rwanda
MUNDA WANGA WILDLIFE PARK AND SANCTARY (ZAMBIA)
E-mail: sanctuary@zamnet.zm
Web: www.mundawnga.com
Opportunities for overseas vets and students to join the team in looking after around 150 animals, covering over 40 species of indigenous animals and a few exotics. A donation is payable to the Trust to cover accommodation, food, trips to local game farms etc: all donations support the development of the sanctuary and the building of the new enclosures. Veterinary programmes include a quarterly annual de-worming project that was established through the University of Sydney to assess de-worming protocols.
OXFAM
274 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7DZ
Tel: 01865 311311
Fax: 01865 312600
E-mail: oxfam@oxfam.org.uk
Web: www.oxfam.org.uk
Founded in 1942 to work with poor people, regardless of race or religion, in their struggle against hunger, disease, exploitation and poverty in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East through relief, development and research overseas and public education at home.
Funding health, social development, agriculture, education, production and humanitarian projects and emergency programmes, run by project partners in some 70 developing countries. Raising funds through volunteer-run shops, local and national fundraising events, and donations. Carrying out an education and campaigning programme in the UK and Ireland, highlighting the nature and causes of poverty overseas.
PAWS (Protection of Animals Welfare Society) - Mauritius
Mrs Mhairi Rolin, Vice President PAWS, Domaine Riviére la Chaux, Beau Vallon, Mahébourg, Mauritius
Tel: +230 631 2304
Fax: +230 631 2296
E-mail: paws.mauritius@intnet.mu
Web: www.pawsmauritius.org
(UK contact: Janine Wood – tel: 01425 474401 or 07813 554965)
Founded in 1999.
Runs sterilisation campaigns, provides education in schools, finds suitable homes of unwanted pets (mostly dogs). WSPA and the Marchig Foundation have donated to them a fully kitted-out mobile ambulance, drugs and equipment. Looking for vets – preferably for a minimum of six months – to help with mass sterilisation campaign of dogs and cats. (PAWS will provide accommodation and a daily living allowance while on the island and will also provide a motor scooter for personal use and will assist with other transport needs)
PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) (see: ANIMAL RAHAT)
PEOPLE FOR ANIMALS , ORISSA
222/1, Shastri Nagar, Bhubaneswar 751001, Orissa, India
Tel: +91 (0)674 2420496
Fax: +91 (0)674 2420489
E-mail: jiban@aiol.com or das_jb2003@yahoo.co.in (Jiban B Das)
Web: www.pfaorissa.org
Animal Birth Control programme - targeted to sterilise and immunise about 12000 stray dogs depending
on funds. Looking for experienced volunteer to give guidance to the team. (as at Sept ‘05)
PEOPLES TRUST FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES
Unit 15, Cloisters House, Cloisters Business Centre, 8 Battersea Park Road, London SW8 4BG
Tel: 020 7498 4533
Fax: 020 7498 4459
Email: valerie@ptes.org
Founded in1977 to help ensure a future for many species of endangered creatures worldwide.
Funds scientific research projects whose results often lead to the drawing up of effective conservation
strategies for endangered species. Funding workers in the field faced with the problem of protecting a
species from an immediate danger.
PHANGAN ANIMAL CARE (PAC) - Thailand
P O Box 70, Thong Sala, Koh PhaNgan, Suratthani 84280, Thailand
Tel: +66 99 8757513
E-mail: pacthailand@hotmail.com
Web: www.pacthailand.org
PAC was founded in 2001 by Shevaun Gallwey MVB MRCVS.
Its goal is to make a sustainable improvement in the quality of life of Koh PhaNgan’s animals by providing emergency relief and nursing care to all sick and injured individuals. Long-term objectives include: to replace poisoning of dogs as the method of population control by the more humane method of neutering; to eradicate the rabies virus from the island, through an intensive vaccination programme. PAC needs a continuous supply of volunteer veterinarians to help complete the surgical work.
PRACTICAL ACTION (formerly Intermediate Technology Development Group (ITDG)
Schumacher Centre for Technology & Development, Bourton-on-Dunsmore, Rugby CV23 9QZ
Tel: 01926 634400
Fax: 01926 634401
E-mail: practicalaction@practialaction.org.uk & enquiries@itdg.org.uk
Web: www.practicalaction.org
Founded in1965 to enable poor people in Africa, Asia and South America to develop and use productive
technologies and methods which give them greater control over their own lives and which contribute to
the long-term development of their communities.
Advice and assistance to individuals, organisations, institutions, governments and international agencies
through publications, a technical enquiry service, project support and consultancies.
PRIMATE SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN
Dept of Biological and Chemical Sciences, Roehampton Institute, Whitelands College, West Hill, London SW15 3SN
Tel: 020 8392 3529
Fax: 020 8392 3531
Promotes research into all aspects of primate biology, conservation and management.
PROJECTS ABROAD
Tel: 01903 859911
Web: www.projects-abroad.co.uk
Placements are available in India, Ghana and a new programme in Romania. Volunteers will be involved in vaccinations, operations, laboratory work, portmortem examinations and the routine treatment of domestic animals and pets. The aim is to improve the understanding of problems facing vets in developing countries and to give volunteers the opportunity to make an impact on the welfare of animals. Placements are available for between six weeks and three months, or even a year, and would suit an undergraduate as a summer placement or anyone looking for a worthwhile way to spend their sabbatical.
ROMANIA ANIMAL RESCUE
Nancy James, Romania Animal Rescue Inc, 8000 Morgan Territory Rd, Livermore, CA 94550
E-mail: romaniadogs@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.romaniaanimalrescue.com
Romania Animal Rescue concentrates on spay and neuter programmes in Galati, Romania. Often in
need of veterinarians for neutering programme and help for the community care of stray street dogs.
ROLDA
Tel: +40721759742
Fax: +40236830117
E-mail: rolda@care2.com
Web: www.rolda.org
UK Representative Mrs Veronica Titchener
E-mail: pfarp@btopenworld.com
Based in Galiti, neutering programme and help for the community care of stray street dogs.
(Other) ROMANIAN DOG CHARITIES websites
www.doghope.ro (Daisy Hope Foundation)
www.animed-arad.ro (Animal Arad)
www.canibucarest.gozzilla.it
www.proanimals.ro
ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY
1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR
Tel: 020 7591 3000
Fax: 020 7591 3001
Founded in 1830 to advance geographical science and geography teaching. To act as a focal point for
British geographical and exploration activity.
Running a library and large map, atlas and photographic collections. Organising a lecture series,
conference and academic meetings. Arranging its own expeditions, examining and supporting others.
Giving training and advice to those undertaking expeditions.
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
Wilberforce Way, Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 7WN
Tel: 0870 010 1181
Fax: 0870 753 0048
E-mail: veterinary@rspca.org.uk
Web: www.rspca.org.uk
SABBATICAL LINKS
Teaching & Projects Abroad
Web: www.teaching-abroad.co.uk
Tel: 01903 708300
i-to-i
Web: www.i-to-i.com
Tel: 0800 0111156
Gap Year for Grown-Ups
Web: www.gapyearforgrownups.co.uk
Tel: 01892 701881
The Career Break Site
Web: www.thecareerbreaksite.com
Tel: 0161 448 8846
SAFE HAVEN FOR DONKEYS IN THE HOLY LAND (SHADH)
Contact: Ms Lucy Fensom, c/o Simon Daniels, Trustee SHADH, Cow Penn Cottage, Fritham, Lyndhurst, Hants S043 7HH
Web: www.safehaven4donkeys.org
UK-registered charity providing help for the donkeys of Israel, to improve their status and promote their
welfare through education. Rescue centre based at Moshav Gan Yoshiya, near Netanya and Hadera. Welcome voluntary help at rescue centre.
SANAGA-YONG CHIMPANZEE SANCTUARY (CAMEROON)
E-mail: info@ida-africa.org
Web: www.ida-africa.org
Founded by American vet Dr Sheri Speede in 1999, the Sanaga-Yong Centre is home to 57 chimpanzees, mainly orphans - victims of the illegal trade in bushmeat. The sanctuary is looking for experienced veterinary volunteers with a flexible attitude; experience with primates is not a pre-requisite. Ability to speak French certainly an advantage. There is a well-equipped vet clinic. Volunteers will be given accommodation and food on-site.
Ally MacDonald (MSc Primate Conservation), a British volunteer, would be happy to advise further. E-mail: allyson_macdonald@yahoo.com
SAVE THE CHILDREN
17 Grove Lane, London SE5 8RD
Tel: 020 7703 5400
Fax: 020 7703 2278
Web: www.savethechildren.org.uk
Founded in 1919 to strive to promote the Rights of the Child and to influence national and international
policy and practice to achieve lasting benefits for children.
Save the Children is the UK's largest international voluntary agency concerned with child health and
welfare with operations spanning 30 countries and some 100 projects in the UK. Work overseas
principally involves running long-term health, nutrition, education, community development and welfare
programmes.
SCAD (formerly SOI CAT & DOG RESCUE)
Contact – Wendy Edney Tel: +66 (0) 81850 9065, Sheridan Conisbee Tel: +66 (0) 81611 2865
Email: billie@scadbangkok.org
Web: www.SCADbangkok.org
Around 300,000 dogs and 500,000 cats live in misery on the streets of Bangkok, malnourished, diseased, unwanted and often despised. SCAD is dedicated to improving their lives and reducing their numbers through our Animal Birth Control (ABC), education and adoption programmes. Our ABC programmes focus on helping low-income communities reduce the number of strays in their area through a trap/neuter/return policy. The animals are neutered, vaccinated and treated for any ailments before being returned and we explain and show the benefits to the whole community. We have a Spay Centre on the outskirts of Bangkok where animals can recuperate after surgery. We have secure and hygienic kennel runs, high pressure running water and a tiled area for surgery protected from the elements. In inclement weather, surgery can be performed in one of the two air-conditioned portacabins that usually act as office and medical store. SCAD welcomes visiting vets to help out at our regular sterilisation clinics. (Dec 07)
SEND A COW
Unit 4, Priston Mill, Priston, Bath BA2 9EQ
Tel: +44 (0)1225 447041
Fax: +44 (0)1225 317627
E-mail: info@sendacow.org.uk
Web: www.sendacow.org.uk
History: Uganda was devastated by a long civil war. Most of the quality dairy cows died, making milk a
luxury that few could afford. In 1988 a Ugandan bishop, having seen milk surpluses in the UK, appealed
to British farmers for help. A group of Christian farmers responded, by sending not milk, but cows. The
first plane-load of cows left Gatwick in June 1988, arriving at Entebbe quarantine farm 12 hours later.
Over 300 cows were flown from the UK between 1988 and 1996. It is now Send a Cow policy to purchase
all animals in Africa.
The gift of just one cow can make an enormous difference to a desperately poor East African family, enabling them to combat malnutrition with protein-rich milk and earn an income from the sale of the surplus milk. Most of our livestock goes to women, because they are usually the poorest people in their communities and because this is the best way to ensure that help reaches the whole family. Smaller stock, such as goats, pigs or poultry are also donated. SAC now works in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Ethiopia and Lesotho.
SKIATHOS (GREECE) DOG SHELTER
Information from Diane Smith
E-mail: scc@blueyonder.co.uk
Supported by the British charity Greek Animal Rescue, the shelter relies on short-term voluntary
veterinary assistance – neutering and general veterinary care. There is no permanent vet on the island.
SNIP INTERNATIONAL
SNIP International, 54 Yoakley Road, London N16 0BA
E-mail: khorne@crfp.org
Web: www.snip-international.org
SNIP International is the only UK-based animal welfare organization specifically dedicated to promoting
the neutering of stray and feral cats and dogs on a worldwide basis.
SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS ABROAD (SPANA)
14 John Street, London WC1N 2EB
Tel: 020 7831 3999
Fax: 020 7831 5999
E-mail: hq@spana.org
Web: www.spana.org
Veterinary Director: Karen Jones
SPANA treats more than 300,000 working animals each year through a network of 18 refuges and some
mobile veterinary clinics throughout Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Jordan, Syria, Mali, Mauritania and
Ethiopia. Its education programme teaches children and animal owners the principles of care and
respect for their animals.
SPANA Outreach Projects: SPANA funds a number of organisations (in many different countries) for a limited period and a specific purpose. Karen Jones (Veterinary Director SPANA) will have more information on these projects – she can be contacted at tel: +44 (0)20 7831 3999, e-mail: karen@spana.org
SOS (Spay Our Strays) ANIMAL WELFARE CHARITY - Spain
Kim – Tel: +34 620 782 484
Apartado de Correos 183
La Cala de Mijas
Mijas Costa
Malaga
Spain
Tel/Fax:+34 952 119 165
Email: info@sos-animals.org
Web: www.sos-animals.org
To alleviate problem of stray dogs and cats by a programme of neutering. Cats are returned to their
home ground. Dogs are re-homed in either Spain and Northern Europe.
Charity near Malaga run by an Englishwoman, Kim, who lives there with her husband. There are about 140 dogs on site at any time. They rescue strays, neuter them and try to re-home them. Do not have a permanent vet currently but work closely with local vets - and would always welcome UK volunteer vets. Can provide free accommodation on site.
[Matthew Murdoch MRCVS happy to provide further information about working there – matthew_murdoch@hotmail.com ]
TAWS (see WORLD ASSOCIATION FOR TRANSPORT ANIMAL WELFARE AND STUDIES)
TREE OF LIFE FOR ANIMALS – Rajasthan, India
Contact: Rachel Wright VN – Founder and Chairperson
India address: Kharekhari Village, Nr Foy Sagar, Ajmer, Rajastan, India
UK address: 59 City Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR1 3AS
Tel: (UK) 07951 079685
(INDIA) 0091 9829 786362
Email: rtwright@hotmail.com
alison.p.hardie@talk21.com
Web: www.tolfa.org.uk
Started in 2005 by a London vet nurse, its aims are the care and treatment of animals suffering from disease, injury and maltreatment; education of the local community; a neutering project; and a rabies vaccination programme. They would welcome volunteers, both Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Nurses who are able to give from a month to 6 months of their time.
[Jack Reece MRCVS would be happy to provide further information about working there – e-mail: hisvet1@helpinsuffering.org or hisvet@dil.in] (11/06)
TSUNAMI MEMORIAL ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST (TMAWT) – Sri Lanka
E-mail: eong@bhvet.com.au or info@tsunami-animal.org
Web: www.tsunami-animal.org
Created in response to fears of rabies spreading through refugee camps after an increase in fighting
among displaced and distressed dogs. It is estimated that at least 100,000 dogs have been displaced. The Sri Lanka government agreed to shelve plans for the mass killing of dogs after TMAWT stepped in with the offer of a field clinic providing rabies vaccinations, sterilisations and medical treatment for animals. A core of three Sri Lankan vets have so far (as at November 2005) been joined by volunteers from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Germany. The trust is appealing for other international volunteers to offer their services for between two weeks and a month at a time.
[Elaine Ong, a volunteer vet from Australia, would be happy to provide further information about working there – eong@bhvet.com.au ] (updated 28.11.05)
UNIVERSITIES FEDERATION FOR ANIMAL WELFARE (UFAW)
The Old School, Brewhouse Hill, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire AL4 8AN
Tel: 01582 831818
Fax: 01582 831414
E-mail: ufaw@ufaw.org.uk or kirkwood@ufaw.org.uk
Web: www.ufaw.org.uk
Scientific Director: Dr James Kirkwood
UFAW is a science-based animal welfare charity which regularly funds
animal welfare research to find better ways of caring for animals, whether
they are on farms, in zoos or laboratories, in the home or the wild.
VETAID
Pentlands Science Park, Bush Loan, Penicuik EH26 0PZ
Tel: 0131 445 6241
Fax: 0131 445 6242
E-mail: mail@vetaid.org
Web: www.vetaid.org
VetAid works alongside communities to provide long-term solutions to better care for their animals. It
trains local people to provide basic animal health care and improve livestock production systems. It
works with other agencies to help cover the full range of human and animal health needs.
Projects are currently underway in Kenya, Tanzania, Swaziland, Somaliland and Mozambique.
NB: VetAid does not use UK vets on voluntary placements.
VETERINAIRES SANS FRONTIERS (VSF)
VSF-Belgique, Avenue Paul Deschanellaan 36-38, 1030 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +32 2 539 0989
Fax: +32 2 539 3490
E-mail: vsf@vsf-belgium.org
Web: www.vsf-belgium.org
VSF's vets are aiming to help the least fortunate people in the poorest areas of the world. In a lot of
developing countries cattle are the most important source of healthy food. Veterinary surgery is however
in most cases non existent, thus the danger of epidemics is never far away. And exactly there lies the
problem: when the herd dies, so does the village. Because of this veterinary help on the spot is a must.
VETERINARY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Mike Christian, West Woodside Farmhouse, West Woodside, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 0LW
Tel: 01697 345699
E-mail: mike@mikeandmarcia.fsnet.co.uk
Web: www.vcf.org.uk
To unite Christians within the veterinary and veterinary nursing professions through their common loyalty to the Lord Jesus Christ - and to assist them in the integration of their faith into their professional lives; to encourage and support Christian vet and vet nursing students during their studies; to support the work of vets and vet nurses called to work and witness abroad.
Vacanies and opportunities overseas – and further links - are listed on the website. VCF organises overseas placements for students and is hoping to set up an overseas placement scheme for qualified vets.
VETS BEYOND BORDERS
PO Box 3077, Umina Beach, NSW 2257, Australia
Tel: +61(0)404-003 982 Fax: +61 (0)2 9487 2825
Email: admin@vetsbeyondborders.org
Web: www.vetsbeyondborders.org
Vets Beyond Borders (previously known as Vetcharity) is an Australian-based, not-for-profit, incorporated organisation established by veterinary volunteers in 2003. Vets Beyond Borders co-ordinates and runs veterinary based animal welfare and public health programs in developing communities of the Asia and Pacific region. An important part of their projects is the training of local veterinary and para-veterinary staff to ensure that the work can continue and that the benefits for the animals and communities are ongoing. VBB relies on the hard work of volunteers and promotes volunteer work amongst the veterinary community. (8/07)
VETWORK UK
Stephen Blakeway, 35D Beach Lane, Musselburgh, EH21 6JX, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 131 665 2417
E-mail: stephen@vetwork.org.uk
Web: www.vetwork.org.uk
In the late-1980s a group of veterinarians with an interest in community-based animal health and welfare projects started sharing ideas and field experiences on an informal basis. Promotion of local skills, and the social and environmental implications of animal keeping, particularly in poor or marginalised communities, were of particular interest. In January 1998 Vetwork UK became a registered charity in Scotland, with the following aims:
- To provide technical and project support to proposed or ongoing livestock projects in developing countries. Vetwork works with other NGOs and bilateral and multilateral agencies.
- To collate and disseminate experiences in primary animal health and welfare service delivery in the context of veterinary service reform. Vetwork has particular experience in community-based services, participatory approaches and methods, and indigenous knowledge systems.
- To develop existing research interests in animal welfare and social aspects of animal ownership in the UK and overseas.
See also - www.vetwork.org.uk/aa-students.htm - for notes on student vacation projects.
VIVA (Volunteers in Irish Veterinary Assistance)
13 Abbeycartrton, Longford, Ireland
Tel: +353 0 43 47869
E-mail: vivaaid@eircom.net
Web: www.vivaaid.ie
VIVA is an Irish non-governmental development agency. It is a non-sectarian non-profit organisation whose main aim is to encourage and promote sustainable development in agricultural projects in under-developed countries, where disadvantaged people are dependant on their animals for their very survival. Programmes in Kosovo, Tanzania and Kenya – to combat Hydatid disease, to feed livestock and to educate local farmers.
VOLUNTARY SERVICE OVERSEAS
317 Putney Bridge Road, London SW15 2PN
Tel: 020 8780 2266
Fax: 020 8780 1326
E-mail: carol.hatchet@vso.org.uk (Carol – Natural Resources Recruitment)
Web: www.vso.org.uk
Founded in 1958 to enable men and women to work alongside people in poorer countries in order to
share skills, build capabilities and promote international understanding and action, in the pursuit of a
more equitable world.
VSO recruits and posts overseas people with relevant skills and qualifications to work for two years in the fields of technical trades, education, agriculture, health care, technology, social and business development. VSO does not set up its own projects but sends people in answer to requests from developing countries. These may in initiated by government departments, missions, aid agencies or local organisations. VSO pays fares and various grants and allowances, the employer overseas pays a salary based on local rates and provides accommodation. Most volunteers are involved in some form of training or passing on of their skills, often to a local counterpart who will take over from them when they leave. VSO also has network of local support groups throughout the UK and a membership scheme.
WILDLIFE INFORMATION NETWORK
The Royal Veterinary College, Royal College Street, London NW1 0TU
Tel: 020 7388 7003
Fax: 020 7388 7110
E-mail: sboardman@rvc.ac.uk
Supporting wild animal health, welfare and conservation by facilitating and improving the care, treatment
and husbandry of wild animals through education, research and sharing of information.
WORLD ANIMAL NET
E-mail: info@ worldanimal.net
World Animal Net is the world's largest network of animal protection societies with consultative status at the UN. Working to improve the status and welfare of animals with over 3,000 affiliates in more than 100 countries.
WORLD ASSOCIATION FOR TRANSPORT ANIMAL WELFARE AND STUDIES (TAWS)
Hardwick Court Farm, Hardwick Lane, Chertsey, Surrey KT16 0AD
Tel/fax: 01932 564366
E-mail: info@taws.org
Web: www.taws.org
Chairman: Carl Boyde
Founded in1989 to promote the improvement of the management, health and welfare of transport
animals using scientific methods and humane practices throughout the world; to encourage international
exchange of information related to transport animals by means of conferences, meetings and research.
Projects operate in Central America, Africa and Asia.
WORLD SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS (WSPA)
14th Floor, 89 Albert Embankment, London SW1 7TP
Tel: 020 7793 0540
Fax: 020 7793 0208
Email: wspa@wspa.org.uk
Web: www.wspa.org.uk
Founded in 1981to promote cooperation between animal protection societies on an international scale,
and to undertake and promote the conservation and protection of animals in any part of the world.
Campaigning to end abuses in whaling, sealing, the fur trade, illegal trafficking in wildlife, bullfighting,
experimentation; working to improve humane slaughter, livestock transportation, stray animal control and
disaster relief.
WSPA website has a useful list of contacts for volunteering work overseas
www.wspa.org.uk (Jobs & Volunteers)
WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE (WWF)
Panda House, Weyside Park, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1XR
Tel: 01483 426444
Fax: 01483 426409
Web: www.wwf-uk.org
Founded in 1961 to raise money for the conservation of endangered wild animals, wild plants and wild places, and to promote the wise use of the world's natural resources.
The fund is an international organisation with headquarters in Switzerland and national organisations in 28 countries. In Britain, one third of the money raised is spent on projects in this country, often through other bodies such as the County Trusts for Nature Conservation. The remaining funds are spent on international projects where they are most urgently needed. Regional offices carry out fund raising throughout the UK through voluntary supporters' groups. There is an adult and youth membership department and an education branch.
WORLDWIDE VETERINARY SERVICE (WVS)
5-7 Castle Street, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 5PZ, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1725 551123, Fax: +44 (0)1725 551125
E-mail: enquiries@wva.org.uk or luke@wvs.org.uk
Web: www.wvs.org.uk (useful website which carries information on all the projects WVS is involved with as well as reports from volunteers)
Chief Executive: Luke Gamble
Registered UK charity which supplies veterinary resources and aid to animal charities in developing
countries. These include volunteer vets, support staff and medical supplies. They match the interests of
volunteers (vets and non-vets) to the requirements of associated charities.
To relieve the suffering and distress of animals throughout the world by all or any of the following means:
the provision of medical and financial aid to animal welfare organisations and charities; the provision and
coordination of volunteers to support the work of animal welfare organisations overseas; the provision of
veterinary advice and support; to promote and conduct research in all matters relating to animal welfare.
The WVS is looking for veterinary surgeons (in all areas of expertise), veterinary nurses and students to
help associated charities and animal organisations that need its assistance.
ZEBRA FOUNDATION
Hon Sec: Paul Holmes BVSc MSc MRCVS, The Fields, Pontesbury Hill, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY5 0YG
The Zebra Foundation for Veterinary Zoological Education has been created by the British Veterinary
Zoological Society (a specialist division of the BVA) with the object of assisting veterinary surgeons, from
anywhere in the world, to gain additional experience or qualifications in zoo and wild animal medicine.
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON
Regents Park, London NW1 4RY
Tel: 020 7722 3333
Fax: 020 7586 5743
Worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats.
London Zoo and Whipsnade Wild Animal Park house over 750 distinct species and participate in
international breeding programmes. ZSLs Field Conservation and Consultancy operation coordinates
overseas conservation and wild veterinary medicine.
Veterinary School Contacts:
CENTRE FOR TROPICAL VETERINARY MEDICINE
Department of Tropical Animal Health, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Veterinary Field Station, Easter Bush, Nr Roslin, Midlothian EH25 9RG
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 6407
Fax: +44 (0)131 650 6588
Web: www.vet.ed.ac.uk/ctvm/
LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE
Pembroke Place, Liverpool L3 5QA
Tel: +44 (0)151 708 9393
Fax: +44 (0)151 708 8733
VETERINARY SCHOOL CONTACTS FOR OVERSEAS PROJECTS:
Veterinary School staff and others willing to give advice and guidance – or provide contacts - to students interested in undertaking projects overseas:
BRISTOL
Dr Geoff Pearson BVMS PhD MRCPath MRCVS
University of Bristol
Department of Clinical Veterinary Science
Langford House
Langford
Bristol
BS40 5DT
Tel: +44 (0)117 928 9280
E-mail: Geoff.Pearson@bristol.ac.uk
Mr Geoff Davies
Pre-Clinical Dean
Student Administrator
School of Clinical Veterinary Science
Tel: +44 (0)117 928 9463
E-mail: G.C.Davies@bristol.ac.uk
CAMBRIDGE
Katheryn Ayres
EMS Coordinator
University of Cambridge
Department of Veterinary Medicine
Madingley Road
Cambridge
CB3 0ES
Tel: +44 (0)1223 337600
E-mail: kma28@cam.ac.uk
EDINBURGH
Dr Susan Welburn
Senior Researcher
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
The University of Edinburgh
Summerhall
Edinburgh
EH9 1QH
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 1000
Fax: +44 (0)131 650 6585
E-mail: Dick.Vet@ed.ac.uk
GLASGOW
Vacation Scholarship Coordinator – Dr Lesley Nicolson
Institute of Comparative Medicine (MacRobert Labs)
University of Glasgow
Bearsden Road
Glasgow
G61 1QH
Tel: +44 (0)141 330 2869
Fax: +44 (0)141 330 5602
E-mail: l.nicolson@vet.gla.ac.uk
LIVERPOOL
Catherine McCann BVSc MSc MRCVS
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Pembroke Place
Liverpool
L3 5QA
Tel: +44 (0)151 705 3149
Fax: +44 (0)151 705 3373
E-mail: cathy_mccann@hotmail.com
RVC LONDON
Dr Mark Fox BVetMed PhD MRCVS
Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Parasitology &
Co-Director, Wild Animal Health MSc Course
Department of Pathology and Infectious Diseases
The Royal Veterinary College
Royal College Street
London
NW1 0TU
Tel: +44 (0)20 7468 5225
Fax: +44 (0)20 7388 2342
E-mail: mfox@rvc.ac.uk
NOTTINGHAM
Michelle Dickson
Student Placements Manager
School of Veterinary Medicine and Science
The University of Nottingham
Sutton Bonington Campus
Loughborough
LE12 5RD
Tel: +44 (0) 115 951 6464
Fax: +44 (0) 115 951 6415
E-mail: Michelle.Dickson@nottingham.ac.uk
Other Contacts:
TRANSPORT & DRAUGHT ANIMAL RELATED PROJECTS
Dr R Anne Pearson
Senior Research Fellow
Centre for Tropical Veterinary Medicine
Easter Bush
Roslin
Midlothian
EH25 9RG
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 6246
Fax: +44 (0)131 445 5099
E-mail: Anne.Pearson@ed.ac.uk
Web: www.vet.ed.ac.uk/ctvm/ (see for back issues of Draught Animal News)
Joe Anzuino BVM&S MSc MRCVS (re Donkey Sanctuary grants)
The Donkey Sanctuary
Sidmouth
Devon
EX10 0NU
Tel: +44 (01395) 573105
E-mail: joe.anzuino@thedonkeysanctuary.com
Web: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk
Professor Paul Starkey
Animal Traction Development
Oxgate
64 Northcourt Avenue
Reading
RG2 7HQ
Tel: +44 (0)118 987 2152
Fax: +44 (0)118 931 4525
E-mail: P.H.Starkey@reading.ac.uk
paulstarkey@animaltraction.com
Web: www.animaltraction.com