Bangalore workshop on farmed animal welfare

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INVITATION TO A WORKSHOP

Farm Animal Welfare in India: Status and opportunities for intervention

 

The Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organizations (FIAPO) and

Humane Society International (HSI) are conducting a workshop on the

welfare of animals used as food and fiber in India.

 

The workshop is a unique opportunity for animal advocates to learn more

about issues affecting the billions of animals that are raised (and

slaughtered) for food and fiber in our country.

 

The food and fiber sector abuses more animals than any other

animal-based industry - most of this abuse is invisible and lifelong.

With changing lifestyles there is increased demand for animal products.

This is progressively changing the nature of animal agriculture towards

industrial production, which is far more exploitative for animals,

harmful for the environment and inequitable for poor communities.

 

The workshop will explore different aspects of the farmed animal

industry in India, and discuss current animal protection campaigns

targeting this cruelty. It will also identify actions that

organizations/individuals involved in animal protection can take to

improve the lives of food animals, and discuss ways in which we can

support each other in our efforts.

 

A similar workshop was held in Mumbai in March. We received positive

feedback from those who attended -- participants appreciated the

opportunity to learn more about the conditions of farmed animals, and to

explore means of mobilizing around farmed animal issues. Building on

this success, we have decided to hold a second workshop in Bangalore, to

accommodate those who were unable to come to Mumbai.

 

This workshop will also have a skills-building component that will take

place on the following day; Day 2's sessions will be hosted by a PR

professional who will discuss ways of building public awareness and

consumer education programs.

 

It is hoped that these workshops will be a first small step towards

building a stronger animal protection movement in the area of farm

animal welfare.

 

DATE: 29-30 August 2009

TIME: 9am – 5pm (both days)

VENUE: First Floor Training Room

Times Foundation, 40/1

S & B Towers

MG Road

Bangalore

 

There is space for 40 participants that is available on first come/first

served basis upon remittance of a nominal registration fee of Rs. 300.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided by the organizers. Travel

expenses will not be provided.

 

Registration fees may be reduced, based on financial need. These

decisions will be made on an individual basis. Please contact Chetana

at cmirle <cmirle if you need assistance

meeting the Rs. 300 fee.

 

REGISTRATION

If you are interested in attending this workshop, please send an email

with the following details to cmirle <cmirle :

 

1. Name

 

2. Contact details, including full address, telephone number(s), email

address

 

3. Would you be representing an organization? If so please provide the

name and contact details

 

4. What you expect to gain from this workshop

 

5. Interest in volunteering with the organization of the workshop

 

To submit the registration fee of Rs. 300/participant, send checks

payable to " Blue Cross of India " to the following address:

Dr. Shiela Rao,

257, 1st Cross,

H A L 2nd Stage,

Indiranagar,

Bangalore 560038.

 

Your registration will not be confirmed until your cheque is received.

 

TENTATIVE WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:

 

DAY 1:

 

Registration (8:30-9:00)

 

Session 1: Facts about animals raised for food

 

* Basic statistics, welfare issues, myths and facts about animal

agriculture * Viewing of PETA undercover investigations of Indian

egg, poultry meat, and dairy industries * Discussion

 

Break

 

Session 2: What is being done worldwide as well as India

 

* Case study 1 – PETA's campaign on transport and slaughter

of cattle in India

* Discussion on Case study 1

* Case study 2 – Humane Society of the United States'

Campaign against factory farming

* Discussion on Case Study 2

 

 

Lunch

 

Session 3: Changing Lifestyles : Adopting Veganism towards reducing

consumption of animal products

 

* The ethical basis of veganism * Health benefits of a vegan

lifestyle * Discussion

 

Break

 

Session 4: Opportunities to improve the welfare of animals raised for

food & fiber

 

* Discussion

 

DAY 2:

 

Public Awareness and Consumer Outreach (presented by a Public Relations

professional)