Highlighting the role of animal protection in effective disaster response
On October 23rd we will be co-hosting an event with the IFRC titled: 'The role of animals as a sustainable solution in humanitarian and development programmes'The lives of animals and people are fundamentally linked. An estimated one billion people across the world are dependent on their animals – for food, to earn a living, to stay healthy, as companions, to stay safe. Consequently, protecting animals should play a central role in any effective disaster response. Putting animal welfare at the heart of disaster risk reduction, resilience and preparedness planning, significantly reduces