Veterinary Students for Animal Welfare (Vet-SAW) is a student led, non-profit organization which, since its establishment has been continuously working to educate, aware and inform about the importance of Animal Welfare in both the veterinary students as well as the general public. Unlike last year, where we were able to conduct a mass vaccination in our local communities, this year to mitigate and co operate the demand of ongoing pandemic due to COVID-19 where everyone is expected to stay home as stated by the nation, Vet-SAW is organizing a month long awareness campaign for September through tits virtual medium.
This entire month of September is dedicated to raise awareness on Rabies and the importance of Rabies vaccination. Following events are being conducted through all of our social medias like Facebook, Instagram and Youtube channels:
1. Online Rabies Creativity Contest:
Specially targeted to youths, this contest is to showcase one's way of raising awareness against Rabies through any art or media. Participants by sticking to the criteria and thematic areas, can submit their artwork, videos, articles, songs, digital work and even tik tok videos to raise awareness on Rabies. The contest cash prize which is worth 600USD$ has been sponsored by Bishal Vet Clinic and Nepal's best animal welfare organization like Sneha's care.
2. Weekly Quiz Competition:
Every Friday from 6 to 10 p.m, a link to the online quiz competition will be available on our Fb and Instagram page to engage veterinary students to test their knowledge in topics related to the Rabies, its history, vaccination and treatments. Based on their best performance, one winner will be awarded with topping up their mobile balance, worth 100 Nrs and certificate of participation.
3.Webinars:
Veterinarians and public health expertise will be invited to speak on various topics related to vaccinations and prevention of rabies. This is designed and planned for both veterinary students and general audience. In addition to this we will also conduct a session where the veterinarians can interact with general public through the virtual platform.
4. Awareness videos
A total of three videos: each from group of veterinary students, pet owners and professionals will be made targeting this year's slogan: End Rabies: Collaborate, Vaccinate. will be made within this month.
5. Sharing pet lovers stories
It's important to know how the pet owners are taking care of their pets and their views on vaccination. These stories will be shared through our social media to inspire other pet owners and to encourage them to vaccinate their pet on time.
Besides these, we will be actively sharing contents related to educate and aware people by sharing Rabies related facts, findings and engaging posts.
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