All projects run by FinnDomingo e.V. serve to promote knowledge about animals and their species-appropriate and animal welfare-compliant husbandry. They also aim to contribute to intercultural understanding. That is why each project is based on at least one of the following three pillars: I. Educational program “Learning from each other,” II. Network “Chilean Animal Welfare … Read more
Every year in October/November, FinnDomingo e.V. organizes a Project Trip to Chile. The participants may change, as well a the locations and tasks, but the goals are always the same. Our objectives: 1. Offer expert support for species-appropriate animal welfare 2. Promote awareness that responsible, knowledge-based animal welfare is of utmost importance for all countries … Read more
In 2021, as in the year before, the pandemic determined our project work and in some cases massively hindered it. Nevertheless, we were able to carry out the pilot project for the FinnDomingo volunteer service and we are very grateful that it was a complete success for all participants. Preparing and organizing our voluntary service, … Read more
Starting in March 2021, as many other associations as possible shall join the network “Chilean Federation of Animal Welfare”. In order to ask for their participation we will first have to find them. Due to Chile’s geographic, political and social peculiarities nobody knows how many animal welfare initiatives work where, at what level, with what … Read more
FinnDomingo e.V. had big plans in 2020. What happened to them? Well, like many other people, we have spent time, energy and money saving our plans from the pandemic, unfortunately to no avail in most cases. Nonetheless, we have accomplished a few things and now we look to the New Year with confidence. 1. Exchange … Read more
Traditionally , the General Meeting takes place at Pentecost. In the “Corona year” 2020, however, the meeting was postponed to August 29, but could take place as a face-to-face event, which everyone present enjoyed very much. In addition to the annual report of the board of directors and the treasurer’s report on the use of … Read more
“Learning from each other: animal care(takers) in Germany and Chile”: With this educational exchange program we started our engagement in development work in 2019. Our aim is to promote intercultural understanding and to foster transfer of knowledge and practical experience in responsible animal husbandry. The pilot project has worked out well and will be repeated … Read more
