AFIWEL (Africa Fish Welfare) remains dedicated to promoting ethical, welfare-focused, and sustainable fish farming across Africa. As part of this mission, the AFIWEL Fellowship was launched to empower passionate professionals with the knowledge, tools, and networks needed to improve fish welfare in their countries. Through this Fellowship….

The Africa Fish and Aquaculture Welfare (AFIWEL) Program is a pan-African initiative led by One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI) to promote ethical, welfare-centered, and sustainable aquaculture across the continent. In its next phase of implementation, the program aims to deepen its impact through targeted policy integration, enhanced farmer capacity building, and improved market …

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Mohamed El-Sayed El-Araby Mohamed, one of North Africa’s most dynamic and influential aquaculture experts, will be joining the Africa Aquatic Animal Welfare (AQUAWEL) Conference 2025 as a Keynote Speaker. With a career that spans diverse aquaculture systems and strategic advisory roles, Dr. Elaraby brings a wealth of expertise….

We are proud and honored to welcome Ms. Foluke Omotayo Areola, an esteemed and trailblazing fisheries and aquaculture expert, as a Keynote Speaker at the upcoming Africa Aquatic Animal Welfare (AQUAWEL) Conference 2025. With a distinguished career spanning over 40 years, Ms. Areola has been a pillar of transformation and advocacy in Nigeria and across the African continent.

At AFIWEL (Africa Fish 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 Fellows, Julie Bwoga, whose dedication to fish health and women’s empowerment in science is making significant strides in the aquaculture sector.