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Behind the Bark: Empowering Communities Through Understanding Dog Behavior
Dog bites are a leading cause of rabies, especially in Asia and Africa. In this article, animal behaviorist Daniel Stewart shares highlights from GARC’s Behind the Bark webinar series, which focused on dog body language, bite prevention, and safer human-dog interactions.
Empowering communities: Training for rabies elimination and humane animal welfare in Limpopo, South Africa
In July 2025, GARC collaborated with two of our Rabies Centers of Excellence, Animal Relief for Rural Communities (ARRC) and Hoedspruit Animal Outreach (HALO), to implement specialized training programs in the towns of Phalaborwa and Hoedspruit in the Limpopo province of South Africa.
GARC’s August Featured Platform User: Lilongwe SPCA, Malawi
This month’s featured GARC Data Platform user is Lilongwe Society for the Protection and Care of Animals (LSPCA). As a non-profit organisation based in Lilongwe, they are dedicated to veterinary care and animal welfare. To teach the community compassion for animals in Malawi, they work with the government and other partners to drive public awareness campaigns, humane education, veterinary support, and promote the enforcement of the Animal Protection Act.
August Excellence in Action: ASAL eXtension, Kenya
In August 2024, GARC recognized its first Rabies Centers of Excellence (RCE), and since then many more organizations have joined our community of dedicated rabies champions. RCEs approach rabies elimination in their community with a keen awareness of local challenges. As part of our Communities Against Rabies initiative, we want to showcase the incredible work that they do.
Kerenza Chats with Champions: The Dziko Project in Sri Lanka
As part of GARC’s Chats with Champions series, this article highlights the inspiring work of The Dziko Project in southern Sri Lanka. Founded by expat volunteers and named after a beach dog in Malawi, they focus on sterilisation, rabies vaccination, and community education. With support from GARC, they aim to expand their impact and empower more communities to protect both people and animals.
GARC has a new Chief Executive Officer
We are excited to announce that Dr Andre Coetzer, previously GARC’s Technical Director, has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer for GARC from July 2025.
GARC’s July Featured Platform User: Department of Livestock Development, Zanzibar
This month’s featured GARC Data Platform user is the Department of Livestock Development (DLD), Zanzibar. The DLD falls under the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, Natural Resources, and Livestock. They play a pivotal role in advancing the livestock sector through disease prevention and control.
Kerenza Chats with Champions – Special Edition: A Conversation with Amici Cannis, Ecuador
Welcome to South America’s First Rabies Center of Excellence! In this special edition of Kerenza Chats with Champions, Alex Rothlisberger, Executive Director at Amici Cannis, discusses South America’s first Rabies Center of Excellence (RCE)!
Behind the Bark: Understanding Dog Behavior!
GARC is hosting a series of webinars in July! Behind the Bark: Understanding Dog Behavior is designed for community workers, educators, and animal care professionals and anyone who wants to learn about dog behavior across Asia and Africa. In 60 to 90 minutes, the three webinars will explore how recognizing and respecting dog communication can prevent bites, reduce fear, and ultimately save lives.