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
AFIWEL Fellow Meriam Phiri Advances Climate-Smart Aquaculture in Malawi
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
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 at the World Aquaculture Society (WAS) Conference 2025
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
REPORT: AQUAWEL CONFERENCE 2025
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
Promoting Fish Welfare and Building Capacity in Kenyan Aquaculture: Spotlight on AFIWEL Fellow Job Omweno
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