
Who we are
The West Africa Centre for the Protection of Animal Welfare (WACPAW) is an animal welfare organization focused on protecting the welfare of animals during transport, slaughter and the general health and well being of animals. Our objective is to lobby with stakeholders and the authorities to draft policies aimed at improving attitudes of people towards the treatment of animals with the aim of reducing animal suffering caused by caregivers
WACPAW also focuses on how to encourage good practice prior to and during transportation, at the lairage and during the slaughter of animals. Our case is founded on the fact that slaughter houses for instance violate animal welfare standards due to the lack of animal welfare in developing countries. Issues such as whether slaughterhouses slaughter pregnant animals, transporting pregnant cows under inhuman conditions or the mal-handling of food animals.
Our Mission
To relentlessly champion the welfare of animals through training, education, and effective collaboration with key stakeholders in Africa and the world at large
Latest Inspection

Ghana Livestock Markets: Room for Improvement The Buipe Cattle Market, a major hub in Ghana’s livestock supply chain, receives cattle…

WACPAW Visit to Kumasi Abattoir with USAID Volunteers The WACPAW team revisited the Kumasi abattoir, a major facility in Ghana…

Inspection of a Poultry Farm In Sunyani Last year we were at Sunyani to train Poultry farmers on poultry…

Inspection of dog market in bolgatanga Bolgatanga is the capital city of upper region of Ghana.The dominant tribes there are…
Latest News & Events

Reducing Animal Suffering: Humane Slaughter Solutions in Ghana The Wacpaw/EonA team traveled to Cape Coast, Ghana, earlier this month to…

Reducing Animal Suffering: Humane Slaughter Solutions in Ghana Wacpaw continues to motivate young Ghanaian students in basic schools to make…

Reducing Animal Suffering: Humane Slaughter Solutions in Ghana We are thrilled to announce that WACPAW, in collaboration with EonA, has…

Empowering Students with Plant-Based Diets in the Northern Region of Ghana West Africa Centre for the Protection of Animal Welfare…
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