A shared responsibility.
Animal Welfare &
Education Collective
Animal Welfare Forward explores how stronger collaboration, shared knowledge, and systems thinking can improve animal welfare outcomes in South East Asia.
About
Animal Welfare Forward is an emerging initiative exploring how stronger collaboration and shared knowledge can support organisations working to improve animal welfare.Across the world, animal welfare groups, veterinarians, and advocates work tirelessly to protect animals and improve standards of care. However, many organisations face similar challenges while operating with limited resources and often in isolation.Animal Welfare Forward is exploring how organisations, professionals, and communities can work together more effectively to strengthen the systems that support animal welfare.
Why now?
Demand for improved animal welfare continues to grow as societies change and awareness increases. At the same time, many organisations working in the sector face growing pressure, limited funding, and fragmented systems.There is increasing recognition that meaningful progress requires not only dedicated organisations, but also stronger collaboration, shared knowledge, and long-term strategic thinking.Animal Welfare Forward is exploring how these approaches can help strengthen the broader animal welfare ecosystem.
Current Focus
Animal Welfare Forward is currently focused on listening and learning from those working across the sector.This includes:• Speaking with animal welfare organisations and rescue groups
• Engaging with veterinarians and researchers
• Exploring opportunities for collaboration
• Identifying shared challenges and systemic barriersThese conversations will help shape the future direction of the initiative.
Contact
If you work in animal welfare, veterinary care, rescue, conservation, research, or policy and are interested in strengthening collaboration across the sector, I would welcome the opportunity to connect.Animal Welfare Forward is currently focused on listening and learning from those working directly in the field.[email protected]
Animal Welfare Forward was founded by Jennie May Tomlinson, an entrepreneur with a background in operations and business development who is currently exploring opportunities to strengthen collaboration within the animal welfare sector.Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.