Our Projects

TNVR Outreach in Kasulu.

Through Edgard & Cooper grant, the problem of bites from rabid dogs and deaths from rabies in Kasulu has so far decreased by approximately to 50% and TNVR project is still ongoing. The primary challenge that was facing Kasulu was the increasing incidence of dog bites, largely attributed to the presence of hunting dogs and inadequate education on responsible dog ownership specifically relied on traditional medicine, that challenge facing also Uvinza, Kibondo nd Buhigwe districts and other parts of the Kigoma region.Due to the presence of indigenous groups, notably the Bantu-speaking tribes, some cultures have been using traditional remedies alongside conventional medicines in the treatment of dog bites and act as anti-rabies vaccine. It is important to note that there is no strong scientific evidence to support the efficacy of traditional medicines in treating rabies. The most effective way to prevent rabies is through vaccination before exposure to the virus, and immediate medical treatment with post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) after a potential exposure to the virus. For examples, from January to March 35 children under 13 years old die from rabies, later, traditional medicines led Grace Mwajuma to lose all three children for rabies.

TNVR Children Outreach Programme

The programme has been reaching to hundreds of children at a time aiming to enhance their lives and safety through the development of bonds between children and their dogs.

Children always walk some distances to and from schools and they meet lots of dogs on the way and so they need to have a good understanding of their, behaviour and basic needs.
Thanks to Edgard & Cooper for supporting this programme.

TEACHING CHILDREN KINDNESS.

PART TWO
THE FOLLOWING TOPICS COVERED – SCHOOL TNVR
OUTREACH;-

1. Topic name: The five animal freedoms 2. Topic name: Dog and Cat ownership responsibilities (provision of food, water, shelter, medical care, comfort and love, exercises, mental stimulation).
2. Topic name: Your dog and cat’s health and spotting issues e.g. Rabies disease and other diseases affecting human and dogs
3. Topic name: Why neutering is so important?
4. Topic name: Understanding your dog and cat’s behaviour.
5. Topic name: Teaching your dog commands.
6. Topic name: The sentience of animal.
7. Topic name: How dogs and cats help us
8. Topic name: Rabies prevention and education.
9. Topic name: Animal cruelty and offenses against animals are punishable under Tanzania laws. Topic name: How to care for your dog;
10. Topic name: How to communicate with your dog;
    12.Topic name: How to have fun with your dog.

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VEGAN ADVOCACY THROUGH COMMUNITY KITCHEN GARDENING.🌱🌱🌱

Community kitchen gardening has the potential to serve as a powerful platform for promoting vegan advocacy, as it not only addresses the practical aspects of access to plant-based produce but also fosters a sense of community and support for those interested in adopting a plant-based lifestyle. Through this project, The Vegan Society together with Voluntary Education and Relief Initiative for Tanzanian Society (VERITAS) capacitated over 245 individuals and empowered 68 individuals to make informed and sustainable choices about their food consumption, promoting the benefits of a plant-based diet for both individuals and the planet.

Empowering Non-Vegan Women: Planting The Seeds Of Change🌱🌱🌱.

VERITAS is working tirelessly to make veganism an easily-adopted and widely-recognised approach to reducing animal suffering and environmental damage. We do so through peaceful and factual dialogue with individuals, organisations and businesses. The vision of VERITAS Vegan Campaign is to create a world where animals live free of human exploitation. The best way to help animals and to create this world is to promote veganism, and so the aim of VERITAS Vegan campaign was to move towards a world where:1. People accept the ethical basis of veganism. 2. People understand that vegan diets are healthful and nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits.3. Veganism is considered as being normal, appealing and acceptable.4. Eating and living vegan is easy and there are no real or perceived barriers to becoming veganThrough the support form The Pollination Project Foundation Voiceless: the animal protection institute , the campaign was reached in-schools, host community kitchen gardens, local government officials and corporate businesses about what veganism is, the benefits of veganism, its ethical basis and why it is a minimum standard of decency.

Documenting the Experiences of Vegan Advocates around the world.

VERITAS through support from Lush Charity Pot UK conducted the project by having interview sessions with invited guests (Vegans) and (non-Vegans). This was in form of live discussions or sessions and surveys either in person or virtual depending on convenience and distance.Specific questionnaires were prepared for each activists in order to pin point every aspect.

VEGAN ADVOCACY CAMPING 🌱

Nutritionists and Dietitians were also invited at intervals to provide information on nutritional aspects of vegan diets.

After the training, for Vegan were required to answer the following questions.

•How will you explain veganism in your own term?
•​Who is a vegan?
•​What drove or inspired you to go vegan?
•​How long have you been a vegan?
•​How will you say you have benefited from veganism?
•​What have been your greatest challenges as a vegan and how did you overcome them.
•​In your own words how will you address any misconceptions you’ve come across overtime about veganism? etc

A Day in the Life of a Vegan: Documenting the Experiences of Vegan Advocates around the world

Campaigns Modal of Delivery. To achieve the campaign goals and objectives, participants from shared information concerning community health status, environment impact, animal rights and our planet in general. Participants shared their skills, experiences and knowledge through participatory presentations, questions and answers, group work, story telling and many more methods.

A Day in the Life of a Vegan: Documenting the Experiences of Vegan Advocates around the world

Campaigns Modal of Delivery To achieve the campaign goals and objectives, participants from shared information concerning community health status, environment impact, animal rights and our planet in general. Participants shared their skills, experiences and knowledge through participatory presentations, questions and answers, group work, story telling and many more methods.

VEGAN protecting the environment from climate change.🌱

The Vegan Society together with VERITAS we have been able to distribute 1,500 tree seedlings in 12 schools in Kasulu for the purpose of protecting the environment from climate change.

A book the sake of animals and helping people to turn Vegan or Vegetarian

The reasons to stop eating animals. VERITAS printed and supplied 250 PCs of books to 8 schools for the children homework.

Vegan For The Environment Schools Outreach

VERITAS is working on promoting plant-based foods advocacy in Tanzania. This is a recommendable effort towards improving the health and well-being of the local communities, as well as promoting sustainable environmental practices. The Vegan Society together with VERITAS we have been able to distribute 1,500 tree seedlings in 12 schools in Kasulu for the purpose of protecting the environment from climate change.