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
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
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 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
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, Meriam
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,
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
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.
The World Aquaculture Society’s (WAS) AFRAQ25 Conference, themed “Resilient Value Chains in the Blue Economy,” was held from 24 to 27 June 2025 at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda. This
The first of its kind in Africa, the Africa Aquatic Animal Welfare (AQUAWEL) Conference 2025 marked a turning point for aquatic animal welfare on the continent. Held virtually from June
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
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)
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
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.
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,
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
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
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
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 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
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,
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
This AFIWEL guide advances fish welfare in South Africa’s aquaculture sector. It integrates the Five Freedoms, Five Domains, and Five Pillars frameworks of fish welfare, alongside best practices on water,
The Uganda Fish Welfare Training Guide offers tailored insights into aquaculture practices, integrating welfare standards such as the Five Freedoms, Five Domains, and Five Pillars. It provides practical guidance on
