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
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
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
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,
South Africa Fish Welfare Training Guide
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,
Uganda Fish Welfare Training Guide
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
Kenya Fish Welfare Training Guide
This training guide introduces fish welfare principles in Kenyan aquaculture, emphasizing humane handling, disease prevention, water quality, and nutrition. It equips farmers, trainers, and stakeholders with practical skills to improve
Ghana Fish Welfare Training Guide
This guide enhances understanding of fish welfare within Ghana’s aquaculture, emphasizing responsible practices in water quality, handling, feeding, stocking, and health management. By equipping farmers and trainers with practical tools,