SAWCAA-Project Somaliland Animal Welfare and Care Action

Somaliland Animal Welfare and Care Action 

1. Brief background

SAWCAA Project- Somaliland Animal Welfare and Care Action (SAWCAA)  is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting welfare and Care for a variety of beings, collaborating with national and international organizations to advocate for compassionate practices and uphold interconnected health and well-being through One Health initiatives.

SAWCA Project was founded in 2021 in Somaliland to address the growing need for animal welfare advocacy in Hargeisa, Somaliland.

2. Objectives

2.1. advocate for animal rights, lobby for laws and policies promoting humane treatment.

2.2. Rescue and rehabilitate animals in distress by providing medical care, shelter, and food.

2.3. Educate on animal welfare, pet ownership, spaying/neutering, and animal needs.

2.4. provide essential veterinary services, vaccines, and support for livestock owners in communities.

2.5. Researching local animal welfare to advocate for better conditions and policies.

2.6. Training professionals and community members in animal care and welfare standards.

 

3. Our Services

3.1. Veterinary & Medical Services

 Mobile clinics and emergency care for sick or injured animals.

 Vaccinations, parasite control, and sterilization programs.

 Improving animal health across urban and rural areas.

3.2. Animal Shelter & Adoption

 Safe shelter for abandoned and rescued animals.

 Foster care and adoption matching services.

 Helping animals find loving, permanent homes.

3.3. Education & Outreach

 Workshops for schools, farmers and communities

 Promoting compassion and responsible pet care

 Empowering people to protect animal welfare

3.4. Wildlife Conservation

 Protecting endangered species and habitats.

 Anti-poaching campaigns and wildlife monitoring.

 Raising awareness about biodiversity in Somalia.

 

3.5. Advocacy & Legal Support

 Campaigns for stronger animal protection laws

 Engage with policy makers and legal bodies.

 Provide a hotline to report cruelty or neglect.

3.6. Community & Emotional Support

 Animal-assisted therapy for trauma and stress.

 Support for grieving pet owners.

 Youth programs to build empathy and care.

3.7. Infrastructure & Innovation

 Build shelters and rest stations for animals.

 Launch animal ambulance and ID systems.

 Expand services with modern tools and tech.

4. Technical and funding partners

4.1. OIPA international

4.2. Animal Interfaith Alliance

4.3. World federation for animals

4.4. Scientific Research

Email: sawcaprojectsomaliland@gmail.com

Location: Hargeisa, Somaliland 

Mobile: 00252-634024392