Exchange project 2019: Report from Chile

In early October, after a journey of around 27 hours, the four animal keepers from Essen and Hanover landed in Santiago de Chile. They were received by two members of FinnDomingo e.V., who had previously prepared everything on site for the project to run as smoothly as possible.               … Read more

Why “FinnDomingo”?

“FinnDomingo”: New name, same mission. Our original name “Animal Welfare International: German-Chilean Projects for Responsible Animal Husbandry” was a bit bulky and clumsy. FinnDomingo is a real life symbol of international animal welfare. Our beloved dog was named Domingo when it lived in Chili. Since moving to Germany it is named Finn. FinnDomingo is a … Read more

Charity: 300 km on bike in one day

From the River Ruhr to the North Sea – 300 km on bike in a single day! On June, 15th, the major cycling marathon Ruhr2NorthSeaChallenge runs from Duisburg in the Ruhr area to Bensersiel on the North Sea. Our Association member, Karsten, will be representing us. His goal is to collect donations for our animal … Read more

International Day at the Leibniz University Hannover

Our Association gathers first experiences with presentations to the public: On May, 16th our chairman, Alexander Stähr, organized a booth at the IV. International Day of the Leibniz University in Hannover.

The International Day, hosted by the International Office every two years, is a joyful and colorful event, full of music, dance, good food and lots of exciting conversations about life around the world. It was very well attended and provided ample opportunity to introduce both Chile and the work of our Association to an interested audience.

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Video: A semester abroad with consequences

Nine months of study and internship in Chile: His Master’s program “Atlantic Studies” brought Alexander Stähr much more than new impressions. After his return to Germany he founded a non-profit development association, which organizes educational projects in animal welfare. Have a look at this “country at the end of the world” while listening to the … Read more

Homeless Paws Must Survive

What are basic needs? Air and clean water. A safe home. Food. Companionship. This is what the operators of the Chilean animal shelter “Homeless Paws” (Refugio Patitas Sin Hogar) strive to give to the “forgotten dogs” in and arround their hometown. More quality of life for humans and animals, a little more compassion and respect, … Read more

Please spread the word!

This leaflet contains the most important information about our Association and the binational educational project “Learning from each other: Animal keepers in Germany and Chile”. You are welcome to reproduce and distribute it.

Have a look. It‘s worth it.

The odyssey of a little street dog. Nothing important in world affairs, right? Or is it? Anyone can make a difference. These pictures show why it is worth the effort.

Official kick-off event

Berlin, 26.11.2018. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) presented its support program EducationWorldwide to the public. Parts of our project “Learning from each other: Animal keepers in Germany and Chile” also receive funding from this support program. The four clubs involved in the project were invited to the event and were represented in … Read more

Learning from each other: Animal keepers in Germany and Chile

Our first big German-Chilean project! “Learning from each other: Animal keepers in Germany and Chile” is the name of the project, which is partially supported with German federal funds. Chilean and German animal rights activists will host exchange visits and work jointly for an entire year. This project is based upon cooperation between three German … Read more