Our Programs

Comprehensive animal welfare services designed to rescue, rehabilitate, and protect domestic animals, livestock, and wildlife across Jubaland.

Rescue at the frontline

Rapid response teams supporting animals in urgent need.

Community care

Education and outreach programs helping communities protect animals.

Rescue team feeding street dogs

Field Rescue Care

Rescue operations in urban and rural communities

Main Objectives

Our core mission areas and primary goals

Feeding rescued street dogs

Rescue, rehabilitate, and shelter abandoned and abused animals

Community education workshop

Promote responsible animal ownership through education

Resting rescued cat

Advocate for and support animal rights legislation

Rescued kittens together

Offer rehoming services for rescued animals

Treatment for a working donkey

Provide comprehensive livestock care and veterinary services to farming communities

Working animals receiving care

Support and care for working animals including donkeys, camels, and other animals that serve communities

Poultry farming operations

Support sustainable animal farming practices and provide care for poultry and other farm animals

Rescue and Shelter Operations

HAWO conducts active rescues in urban and rural areas. Rescued animals are provided with immediate medical attention, safe shelter, and ongoing rehabilitation.

Key Features:

  • 24/7 emergency rescue services
  • Safe shelter facilities with quarantine areas
  • Rehabilitation and recovery programs
  • Immediate medical assessment and care
Rescue and shelter operations
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Education and Community Outreach

We organize educational programs in schools, communities, and religious institutions to promote empathy and awareness about animal welfare and laws.

Key Features:

  • School educational programs
  • Community workshops
  • Religious institution outreach
  • Public awareness campaigns
Community training session
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Wildlife Conservation and Advocacy

HAWO engages in environmental protection activities, educating fishing communities about endangered marine species and advocating against poaching.

Key Features:

  • Marine species protection
  • Anti-poaching advocacy
  • Environmental education
  • Conservation policy development
Wildlife conservation efforts
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Livestock Care and Welfare

HAWO has expanded its services to include comprehensive livestock care, providing veterinary services, vaccinations, and health monitoring for sheep, goats, cattle, and other farm animals across Jubaland. We also support humane poultry farms, camel monitoring, and drought response for cattle.

Key Features:

  • Livestock vaccination programs
  • Treatment for common livestock diseases
  • Nutritional guidance for farmers
  • Field veterinary services for remote areas
Poultry farm support
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Poultry farm care
Camel health monitoring
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Camel monitoring
Cattle drought support
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Cattle drought relief
Livestock care and welfare services
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Our Achievements

Measurable impact in animal welfare across Somalia

1200+

Animals Rescued

and rehabilitated since inception

3400+

Stray Animal Support

cats and dogs fed and supported through outreach

240+

Successful Adoptions

cats placed in responsible homes

900+

Livestock

livestock and animal farming support provided

2500+

Community Education

students reached through animal welfare programs

Special Initiatives

"Kindness Begins at Home"

Education campaign in schools reaching 2,000+ students to promote empathy and animal welfare awareness.

Animal Welfare Code

Draft Animal Welfare Code of Conduct developed in collaboration with Kismayo municipality.