Project
Uganda
Mission Rabies, in conjunction with their local partner charity, the Big Fix Uganda launched a rabies vaccination campaign in northern Uganda in 2015.
2015
- Over 6 days 6 teams vaccinated over 8000 dogs in Koch Goma sub-county of Nwoya district, reaching over 70% vaccination coverage.
- We started vaccinating in this region following an increase in suspected rabies cases and since Nwoya borders the beautiful Murchison Falls National Park we felt it important to start vaccinating in this area to protect dogs, humans and local wild life.
2016
In July 2016 we returned to Nwoya district with international volunteers for our second year of vaccinations.
- 35 static vaccination points were set up over the district where local mobilisers assisted each team to encourage village members to bring their dogs to our stations
- 11 international volunteers joined together with local volunteers and Big Fix Uganda staff to deliver the vaccinations
- 4,039 dogs were vaccinated, achieving 80% coverage!
Following on from the success of the vaccination programme and fantastic local engagement in Koch Goma, the Big Fix Uganda will be expanding to Alero, a neighbouring sub-county following the Koch Goma vaccination campaign.
The expansion of our work within a year epitomises the ideals of Mission Rabies. Through local support and the dedication of our partner charity we are able to expand our work to vaccinate more dogs and save more lives!
Find out more about what it was like to work in the field on this trip from Jordana, our International Projects Manager here
2018
This year we are very excited to be sending one of our teams to Uganda again.
Do you want to make a difference as well? Join the campaign by volunteering with us.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Uganda Vaccination Drive
bwindi Impenetrable national park, western Uganda
June/July 2020
Join us in Uganda and be part of a team working to eliminate rabies along the beautiful Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Forest Corridor.
Carry out life-saving work, providing free rabies vaccinations to as many dogs as possible- ultimately protecting the dogs and the people who live alongside them!
| Suitability: | Vets, Vet Nurses, Vet Students, Vet Nurse Students, Non-Vets |
sri lanka vaccination drive
Ja-Ela district
August 2020
Join us on our lifesaving project in Sri Lanka as we work to protect the dogs and communities of Ja-Ela district, located just north of Colombo city centre.
Discover the true Sri Lanka by getting involved in the day to day running of a mass vaccination campaign and help us protect future generations from rabies!
We welcome all types of volunteers to join our teams, whether a vet, vet nurse, student or non-vet, you can play a crucial role in making a difference!
| Suitability: | Vets, Vet Nurses, Vet Students, Vet Nurse Students, Non-Vets |
Tanzania vaccination drive
Meru District
January 2020
This campaign is now fully booked! If you are interested in being put on a reserves list for this trip please email enquiries@missionrabies.com.
Join us as we return to beautiful Tanzania, where we will be vaccinating 5,000 dogs in just 2 weeks in the fight to eliminate rabies from Meru district in North East Tanzania.
This project is an amazing opportunity to get fully involved in the challenge of mass vaccination; providing lifesaving protection for both the dogs and human communities living at the base of Mount Meru - Africa's fifth tallest mountain!
| Suitability: | Vets, Vet Nurses, Vet Students, Vet Nurse Students, Non-Vets |
Ghana vaccination drive
Bosomtwe, Ghana
February 2020
We are very excited to be returning for the second year to our project in Ghana!
Join us as we vaccinate the dogs and protect the local communities living alonside beautiful Lake Bosomtwe. Discover the true Ghana by getting involved in the day to day running of a mass vaccination campaign and help us protect future generations from rabies!
| Suitability: | Vets, Vet Nurses, Vet Students, Vet Nurse Students, Non-Vets |