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Champion in Action, March spotlight: Clementine Glikson
At just 15 years old, Clementine Glikson is showing the importance of educating our Future Rabies Champions. After completing GARC’s Rabies Educator Certificate, Clementine used her knowledge to help save a life!
Champion in Action – February Spotlight: Mohammed Khamis
Mohammed Khamis a Bronze Dog Health Champion from Yemen, is dedicated to educating communities about the dangers of rabies. He promotes vaccination as the way to protect both humans and animals and focuses on creating awareness through campaigns that is culturally sensitive to ensure he reaches as many people as possible.
January 2026 Champion in Action: Shaeleigh Wuollet
From Texas to Kenya, Shaeleigh Wuollet is helping to make a rabies-free future a reality. Read more about how this Champion is taking action.
December 2025 Champion in Action: Jacques Barrat
Jacques Barrat has dedicated 45 years of his professional life to rabies, expanding his own knowledge and skills. Now retired, as one of GARC’s translation volunteers, he shows how a champion taking action makes a difference.
November 2025 Champion in Action: Akosua Kumi Nyarko
Meet Dr. Akosua Kumi Nyarko, a Ghanaian veterinarian and Bronze Dog Health Champion. She is turning rabies awareness into action through community outreach and mentorship for the next generation of vets. Learn how she deals with cultural taboos and inspires lasting change.
Empowering Communities: GARC shows how action leads to change
Through Excellence in Action, Champions in Action, and Data in Action, GARC shows that empowerment begins when knowledge, community, and data come together.
October 2025 Champion in Action: Wadzanayi, Zimbabwe
For October’s edition, we are proud to introduce you to Wadzanayi from Zimbabwe. She is doing her best to help eliminate rabies and improve dog welfare in Zimbabwe. We asked about how her own rabies journey started and some of the biggest challenges she faces working within her community.
New GARC, new Champions in Action
At the end of August, we shared some exciting changes with you. As part of the new GARC, we are also excited to share our Champions in Action (previously, Kerenza Chats with Champions) feature with you. In this celebration of dedication and resilience, we are proud to introduce you to Nada from Egypt.
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.