We partner with Uganda Wildlife Authority and the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre to respond to injured, distressed, or displaced wildlife. Communities are trained as first responders to ensure timely, humane interventions.
Uganda has many rescued, injured and displaced wild animals every year, often due to urbanization, road accidents or human-wildlife conflict. Currently, wildlife rescue is limited and mostly managed by national institutions like the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC). Wildlife rescue is largely reactive, with few trained local responders, and public knowledge about proactive, humane intervention is limited.
At Animal Allies Africa, we aim to build a community-based wildlife rescue network that combines active surveillance with rapid response. Volunteers are trained to proactively monitor areas prone to wildlife incidents, identify injured or distressed animals early and report cases through a hotline or community alert system. In partnership with UWA and UWEC, we aim to ensure safe care, rehabilitation and release of wildlife while also educating communities on humane interventions.
Wildlife, domestic animals and humans share environments that can allow disease spillover between species (zoonoses). Uganda faces risks from rabies, avian influenza, AMR and other emerging diseases, but monitoring at the wildlife-livestock-human interface is still very limited.There is no comprehensive system for community-level wildlife health surveillance and disease monitoring is mostly reactive rather than preventative.
We are beginning to establish community-based wildlife health monitoring in collaboration with veterinary and research institutions. By collecting basic health data and mapping disease risks, we aim to protect communities and wildlife, strengthen early-warning systems and contribute to Uganda’s broader One Health initiatives.
Many communities live alongside wildlife, particularly near forests, wetlands and urban fringes. Conflicts such as crop raiding by monkeys, baboons or wild pigs are common, leading to retaliatory harm to animals. Coexistence programs are limited and wildlife-friendly livelihoods are rarely promoted outside major conservation areas. Most communities lack awareness of how to safely live alongside wildlife.
We help communities living near wildlife adapt in ways that reduce conflict. This includes promoting predator-proof farming, humane deterrents, and alternative livelihoods like beekeeping and tree planting. Education programs raise awareness and foster coexistence between people and wildlife.
Animal Allies Africa is a registered community-based organization dedicated to promoting the humane treatment and welfare of farm animals. Through legal advocacy, policy formulation, education, and food system reforms, we strive to create a sustainable and compassionate world for animals and people alike.
