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A human being is part of a whole, called by us the Universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings, as something separated from the rest--a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circles of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty. - Albert Einstein

 

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African Animal Welfare Conference to be held 9/6/2010 through 9/9/2010

The first ever African Animal Welfare Conference co-hosted by IFA, ANAW and WSPA to be held in Nairobi, Kenya 9/6/2010 through 9/9/2010.

://www.africaanimal.org/aawa-conference-2010/

 
IFA Co-founders at Ethiopian Heritage and Culture Camp 2010

Anteneh Roba, MD and Seble Nebiyeloul, Co-founders of IFA, attended "Ethiopian Heritage and Culture Camp" in Harrisonburg, VA.  The camp, intended for Ethiopian families and American parents of adopted  Ethiopian children, attracts families from across the East Coast and Midwestern states. The goal of the camp is simple: To  unite all families raising Ethiopian-American children, help the  children develop pride in themselves as well as their heritage and become assets to their community. To that end, IFA President and Co-Founder Anteneh Roba, MD gave the keynote speech which focused on IFA's projects in Africa, advocacy and self-empowerment.

 
Two Houston Doctors To Change the World : Reversing Disease, Saving People, Saving Animals on Vegan World Radio on July 21,2010

Anteneh Roba, MD, IFA's Co-Founder and President was interviewed by Shirley Wilkes-Johnson of the Pacifica Foundation's "Vegan World Radio" 90.1. on 7/21/2010. Joining the discussion was cardiologist Baxter Montgomery, MD. Topics of discussion included the health benefits of a vegan diet, the way diet affects overall health and raw vegan food. Dr. Roba discussed among other topics the detrimental effects of intensive agriculture, aka "Factory Farming", and its emergence in Africa --  Please listen here.

 
IFA Exhibition at AR Conference 2010 in Alexandria, VA

IFA joined 90 other organizations in participating in the Animal Rights Conference 2010, the world's largest and oldest animal rights gathering. The event took place on June 15th-19th in Alexandria, VA. IFA staff operated an exhibition booth and provided educational information on Factory Farming in Africa, along with info on projects related to Veterinary care, homeless animals, equines and other related projects. Please check out the photos from the event along with the latest IFA apparel and gear including tote bags, hats, t-shirts and mugs (which are available for purchase). Please find out more about the Animal Rights 2010 Conference.

 

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IFA Sponsors SoCal PlanetFest: The 2nd Annual Vegan Earth Day Event in Fountain Valley, CA. 6/27/2010

"PlanetFest", the 2nd Annual Southern California Vegan Earth Day celebration, was Emceed by Bob Linden and sponsored by Go Vegan Radio (www.goveganradio.com) along with The International Fund for Africa. The event included a consortium of live musical performances, pro Athletes, Physicians, Health Professionals, Environmentalists, Activists, Chefs, Animal Rescue Groups, Animal Law experts, a diverse mix of local vegan restaurants and eco-oriented product vendors.

 

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 Projects

Neonatal and Pediatric Project

Upgrading of neonatal pediatric unit and starting an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for neonates in physical distress at Yekatit 12 Hospital in Addis Ababa. IFA in conjunction with the Addis Ababa Health Bureau, is undertaking to upgrade the existing neonatal and pediatric services of existing hospitals.

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Rural Medicine Project

IFA is taking on the upgrading and improvement of rural health clinics in Africa by providing medical equipment and supplies, ambulance and patient transport services.

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Homeless Animals Project (Dogs)

IFA in association with Best Friends Animal Society and Humane Society International) established the TNR (Trap, Neuter, and Release) and Vaccination Pilot Program to humanely deal with dog  overpopulation in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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Veterinary Medicine Hospital Project

IFA is working to provide Veterinarians from the US to provide training on how to surgically and medically care for small animals at The Ethiopian School of Veterinary Medicine, which does not have a small animal curriculum.

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Promote Veganism in Africa

Africa the  world's second largest continent with a population of approximately one billion, is the world's poorest and most under developed continent. One–third of its population are malnourished; half live on $1 per day, and 80% live on less that $2 per day.

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The IFA Baby Life-Line

$500,000
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$53,000
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11%

Please donate to help it rise to our goal of $500,000 to save newborn babies by equipping the new neonatal ward at the pediatric building under construction at Yekatit 12 Hospital in Ethiopia.

 

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