On Saturday 15th May I will be taking part in a 5 mile sponsored Walk for Freedom to raise money for the Animals Asia Foundation. 

 

2 years ago I managed to raise £120 doing this walk and I'd really like to raise even more this time, it's a great charity that does a lot of valuable work raising awareness of animal welfare issues in Asian countries.

 

In countries across Asia, thousands of bears live a life of torture on bear farms, so that their bile can be extracted and used in traditional medicine to cure ailments ranging from headaches to haemorrhoids. Bears are confined in cages which vary from agonisingly tiny "crush" cages to larger pens, all of which cause terrible physical and mental suffering.

Dogs are eaten in large numbers across China, Korea and Vietnam. The cruelty is often deliberate and slaughter methods are designed to intensify and prolong the suffering in the misguided belief that torture equals taste.

The Animals Asia Foundation, managed by professionals, resident in Asia, is committed to forging constructive solutions to the seemingly insurmountable problems which the animals face in today's changing environment. Implementation is through a dynamic three-pronged approach:

Investigation: Using the latest veterinary techniques, animal care and conservation science, our network of field officers target countries in Asia, identifying local needs and finding solutions for the animals.

Negotiation: Cultivating sensitive communication and cooperation with governments to open the door to visionary win-win solutions.

Education: Creating inspired grass roots programmes within the community, which spark far reaching change in people's attitudes, thus motivating them to co-exist peacefully with animals.

 

You can find more information at the Animals Asia Foundation Website

 

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Please sponsor me, even if it's only a few pounds - every little helps!