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Temporary ban on dog eating is a step in the right direction
ACTAsia is pleased to share with you that in the run up to the notorious Yulin Dog Meat Festival in China – where thousands of dogs and cats suffer violent deaths – local authorities have put in place a ban on the sale of dog meat leading up to the Festival. Local sources have informed […]
Founder of ACTAsia awarded by International Cat Care
On April 5th 2017, Ms Pei F. Su – founder and Executive Director of ACTAsia – won the International Cat Care Welfare of the Year award. This award celebrates recognition on an international level of her contribution and dedication to the education of young children, veterinary professionals and the public in order to improve animal […]
‘Train the Trainers Veterinary Program’ pays dividends for animals in China
Back in 2008, ACTAsia (together with our partners Vets for Compassion) began working in China to help improve companion animal welfare. It was a difficult time for us as animals were still thought to be objects and incapable of feeling pain. At the time, surgical standards for spaying and neutering companion animals were well behind […]
Six new schools to spread the word on CLE
Caring for Life Education has been taught in both urban and rural regions of China, but it’s the rural areas where the issue of ‘left behind children’ makes our humane education program even more pertinent. Recently, we have discussed partnership with six schools from Shanghai and Hangzhou which are a special case. Although these are […]
Rabbits join cats and dogs in focus for pet welfare program
There was a new specialism for vets when ACTAsia visited China in September 2016. Responding to a growing need from pet owners, this phase of our vet training program included a focus on the recently popular pet rabbit. Back in 2012, the Year of the Rabbit heralded the start of an ironic welfare issue for […]
ACTAsia celebrates 10th anniversary at the House of Commons
On October 10th 2016, this meeting of diverse representatives was a true celebration of progress, made through the hard work and commitment of ACTAsia’s many staff and volunteers. It also allowed a glance into the future at exciting new plans. Guests included experts in education, animal protection and human medicine, MPs, celebrities – some all […]
CLE students DO care for life – there is evidence!
A rigorous evaluation of ACTAsia’s Caring for Life program (CLE) has determined that our humane education syllabus is shaping the values of the children taking part. Throughout the 2014/15 school year, three linked research studies assessed the attitudes of first and second-grade children and their teachers in schools across China. The evaluation looked at changes […]
Groundbreaking new movie from ACTAsia
As a charity, ACTAsia believes that the best way to put an end to animal cruelty is through education. Far too many people are unaware that their lifestyle and consumer choices are the driving force behind some appalling treatment of animals – whether in fur production, Chinese medicine or fashion. In a groundbreaking new approach […]
ACTAsia awarded as Charity Team of the Year
On April 7th 2016, in Birmingham UK, ACTAsia won the Ceva Charity Team of the Year Award for its outstanding contribution to animal welfare and education, and the team’s tireless efforts to encourage social progress in China. The Ceva Animal Welfare Awards ceremony is an independent annual event, and winners are selected by judges who […]
Fur Free comes first, Shanghai fashion week next
Ahead of Shanghai Fashion Week, ACTAsia and Green & Gorgeous organised the 3rd International Fur Free Fashion Show, which was held on March 12th 2016. For the first time it was held in Shanghai, the fashion capital of China with 17 brands from eight countries participating. Among the 340 guests were also Consulate representatives from […]