Our Programmes
Animal Welfare Workshops for Children/Youths
Children/Youths are naturally curious about pets and animals. Start your children's learning journey with Animal Welfare Academy!
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Animal education workshop for Corporates
Need programmes for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), office team bonding or simply to improve mental health in the workspace?
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Guest Speaker Workshops for Children/Youths
Are you ever curious what does a Marine Conservationist or Veterinarian do? This is your chance to find out!
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*NEW* Nature Classroom: Guided Walks for children/youths
Led by experienced guides and nature enthusiasts, this workshop is designed to awaken your senses. Learn about the local flora and fauna and spot fascinating wildlife!
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About Us
Our mission
To develop a love for animals in our youths and equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills towards a kinder society for animals.
Education is the key to a more compassionate society towards animals. Without efforts to create awareness, more pets may be surrendered and shelters may continue to be overcrowded.
Messages we hope to teach
Besides animal care and husbandry, we hope to teach the following messages as well.
1. "Patience, compassion and peace-ableness"
Animals teach us valuable life lessons. Some animals may need more time to open up or more training than others. Because of this, they may be given up by their owners. With time and patience, these animals can become great companions.
2. "With animals, we can be vulnerable"
Animals offer a non-judgmental space to allow us to fully be ourselves. They offer unconditional love and bring joy to our lives. We just need to learn to understand and communicate with them.
3. "All animals are sentient beings, they have emotions too just like us."
Like humans, different animals have different personalities. But ultimately, all animals have feelings too.
People engaged
Hours Of Workshop
Organisations
Testimonials
Team at Bethesda Bedok Tampines Church
AWA Animal Welfare Workshop
Our children had a paw-some time learning about rabbits, guinea pigs, and dogs and of course, meeting our special furry friends. Both children and teachers had a great fun time together.
We also greatly appreciate your open communication, detailed planning and effective cooperation before and during the programme!
Jessica
SPCA X AWA Tour
Easy to understand and interactive!
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01 Are you a shelter?
No, we are not a shelter, we don't take in animals because we want to focus purely on animal welfare education.
Though we do hope that education in animal welfare could help shelters better cope with their capacity.
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02 Do you incorporate animals in your workshops?
Only some of our activities involve interaction with live animals.
We believe that learning ABOUT animals takes place best WITH animals. In cases where we bring animals to workshops, interaction with animals only takes place under strict supervision of our staff/volunteers and we limit animal interaction to a short time period and a limited number of students to reduce potential stress to our animals.
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03 What are your motivations behind Animal Welfare Academy?
We started AWA because we believe that animal welfare education should be made accessible to as many as possible. While we do charge fees for our workshops, excess profits from AWA are used to support our private rescues/donations to animal welfare groups.
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04 Do you create a customised programme for companies/schools?
Yes we do! Feel free to drop us a message so we can discuss more.
Our Team
John
Co-founderJohn is a seasoned individual with 8 years of experience in animal care and handling, and 3 years of experience in education.
He is a passionate individual dedicated to empowering young people with the opportunity to learn about and interact with animals.
John is committed to impacting the lives of both animals & people. He is also a loving pet parent, who shares his home with two beloved dogs, Faithful and Chosen.
Stacy
Co-founderStacy has 3 years of experience in animal care and 2 years of experience in education.
When she’s not at work, you can find her volunteering her time in Animal Welfare Groups or more often that not, just spending time with her rabbit at home.
She is passionate about education and believes that animal welfare education is the way to create a future that's kinder to animals.
Nirel
EducatorNirel has 2 years of experience in education and a heart for animals. As a volunteer at a local animal shelter, she has seen the impact that education has on animal welfare.
She believes by teaching children about animal behaviour, habitats, and the impact of human actions on their welfare, we can inspire the next generation to be kind to all creatures.
Ray
Software EngineerRay is a passionate coder with an unwavering determination to solve all "tech issues".
Beyond programming, he exhibits a profound connection with animals. When he's not busy with work, Ray can be found at the neighbourhood around his void deck feeding community cats.
Ariessa
EducatorAriessa's love for animals shapes both her personal convictions and way of life. Her commitment to cruelty-free practices extends to her everyday choices, where she consciously excludes animal products and by-products.
Ariessa also has a passion for imparting her knowledge to others. Through stories of her own encounters, participants have an insight into her fostering & rescuing adventures, enriching their whole experience with her insights.
Ethan
EducatorEthan is a drama educator who has spent two years inspiring children through play and wonder.
In addition to his love for animal welfare, he is dedicated to the art of storytelling.
Currently working on his music projects, Ethan embraces his role as a freelance, "part-time" everything, so long as Basil (his freshwater angelfish) finishes his worms.
Dr George Jacobs
ConsultantGeorge Jacobs has been teaching in Singapore for more than 30 years and has been active in animal welfare here for more than 20 years.
George has a doctorate in education and teaches students and teachers. George’s hobbies are reading children’s literature and eating mangoes.
Dr. Cynthia Wong
ConsultantDr Cynthia Wong is a seasoned marine ecologist with 10 years of experience in the academic and research industry.
She is committed to empowering young individuals with a deep understanding and profound appreciation for marine ecology.
Her dedication has motivated her to educate young minds at different Institutes of Higher Education. Through her teaching, she not only imparts knowledge but also cultivates close collaboration with academia and conservation partners, enhancing her students' learning journey in science-related fields.
Say Hi!
If you are looking for any programmes for your school/company, feel free to contact us! We don't bite!
Location:
Singapore
Email:
hello@animalwelfareacademy.com