Introducing Eight Country-Specific Training Guides for Fish Welfare in Africa
We are proud to announce the publication of eight country-specific Fish Welfare Training Guides developed under the AFIWEL Program for Nigeria, Ghana, Tunisia, Malawi, Zambia, Uganda, Kenya, and South Africa.
Meet the 2026 AFIWEL Fellows
The Africa Fish and Aquaculture Welfare Program (AFIWEL) is a pan-African initiative promoting ethical, safe, and sustainable aquaculture systems across African countries. Through the program, we collaborate with governments, regulators,
Improving Kenya’s Aquaculture: The New National Standards for Fish Welfare
Kenya’s aquaculture sector is growing fast, playing a vital role in food security and the national Blue Economy. As production intensifies, ensuring that fish farming is ethical, safe, and environmentally
World Fisheries Day 2025: AFIWEL Advancing Fish Welfare in Africa
On this World Fisheries Day, AFIWEL, an initiative of the One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI) celebrates Africa’s fisheries and aquaculture communities; the farmers, processors, youth innovators, women traders, and
Call for Applications: AFIWEL Fellowship (2026 Cohort)
Attention all professionals working in Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Animal Health and Welfare across Africa. An exciting opportunity awaits you to become part of the AFIWEL Fellowship, a 6-month pan-African
Driving Fish Welfare in Uganda: The Impact of AFIWEL Fellow Thaddeus Zaabwe
Thaddeus Zaabwe is an aquaculture researcher at the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) in Uganda. His role has given him a deep understanding of local fish farming systems and shaped
Strengthening Africa’s Aquaculture: AFIWEL Supports FAO’s Sustainable Guidelines
Strengthening Sustainable Aquaculture in Africa: AFIWEL Participates in FAO Regional Workshop on the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA) One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI), through its flagship Africa Fish and
Integrating Fish Welfare into Nigeria’s Aquaculture Future: Insights from AFIWEL Fellow, Dr. Sherifat Adegbesan
At AFIWEL (Africa Fish and Aquaculture Welfare Program), we remain committed to strengthening safe, ethical, welfare-driven, and sustainable aquaculture systems across Africa. Today, we spotlight one of our distinguished Fellows,
AFIWEL Fellow Meriam Phiri Advances Climate-Smart Aquaculture in Malawi
At AFIWEL (Africa Fish and Aquaculture Welfare), we are committed to promoting ethical, welfare-driven, and sustainable fish production systems across Africa. We are proud to spotlight one of our distinguished