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.
For more information about how to get involved with our projects click here
Volunteer Opportunities
Goa Mega Vaccination Drive
Goa, India
September - October 2019
This year we are offering the chance once again for volunteers to join our incredible teams out in Goa, who are working tirelessly to make Goa the first rabies-free state in India!
Join us as we head through the back streets of beautiful Goa delivering life-saving vaccines, to protect both the dogs and human communities they live alongisde!
| Suitability: | Vets, Vet Nurses, Vet Students, Vet Nurse Students, Non-Vets |
Uganda Vaccination Drive
bwindi Impenetrable national park, western Uganda
July 2019
This campaign is now fully booked!
However, for Uganda 2019, we have partnered with Brief Media—publisher of Clinician’s Brief—who will be joining us with a team of 6 veterinary professionals. They will be accepting applications to be part of this up until March 31st. To find out more information about applying to be part of Uganda 2019 through this route, please click here.
Come and 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
Wennappuwa, Sri Lanka
August- September 2019
This year we are offering the chance for volunteers to join us once again on our lifesaving project in Sri Lanka. It is a fantastic opportunity to join our teams in Wennappuwa, just north of Colombo.
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!
| Suitability: | Vets, Vet Nurses, Vet Students, Vet Nurse Students, Non-Vets |