The Asia for Animals podcast

In this compelling episode of AfA Podcast, host Vinnie from the Farm Animal Coalition (FAC) sits down with four exceptional guest speakers from Animal Kingdom Foundation who co-organized the recent FAC regional events in the Philippines. This episode offers an in-depth look at the FAC Regional Event, an initiative by FAC aimed at improving farmed animal welfare across different regions through collaboration and the exchange of best practices. Join us for an enlightening and inspiring conversation about the future of farmed animal welfare and the vital role of regional collaboration.

Ever wondered what it’s like to lead the world’s oldest animal welfare organization? Or how the RSPCA UK is preparing for its remarkable 200th anniversary?  This episode with the CEO Chris Sherwood, explores the legacy and evolution of RSPCA, their rebranding, and the daily work that drives their mission forward. Tune in to discover what makes this historic organization a continued force for animal welfare around the globe!

Long-tailed macaques are regarded by some as "pests" and others as "resources" - and they're killed, captured and traded in huge numbers around the world - to the extent that they are now considered to be Endangered. The biomedical industry, which utilizes many thousands of LTM individuals every year, has launched a formal challenge to their Endangered status.   We'll talk with LTM expert Malene Friis Hansen and Policy expert Mark Jones about long-tailed macaques and the threats they face - and what you can do to help.

Curious about the ongoing efforts to advocate for animal welfare in Indonesia? Want to learn more about impactful campaigns like 'Dog Meat Free Indonesia' and 'Go Cage-free'? In this episode, we catch up with Herdiana Putri Ayuningtyas and Monique van der Harst from Animal Friends Jogja to explore their comprehensive approach to policy advocacy and community engagement. Discover the challenges and successes they’ve faced, and gain insights into the strategies they employ to influence policy changes and improve animal protection in Indonesia. Join us to find out what the future holds for animal welfare in Indonesia and how you can get involved in supporting these crucial initiatives.

Join us for an inspiring journey through the Vegan India Conference! In this episode, we chat with passionate activists and dedicated professionals about the incredible progress and future of the vegan movement in India. From the importance of relationship building in volunteer engagement to insights on the funding landscape, we've got it all covered!

Have you heard about South Korea's recent announcement to ban the dog meat trade and want to learn more? Are you curious to understand the dog meat trade in Asia, and the situation across Asia in general? We caught up with Lola Webber from Humane Society International to provide you with an overall understanding of the dog meat trade in Asia, and what the recent ban announcement in South Korea entails. Join us to discover what the next few months and years will bring ahead for South Korea and Asia, and what organisations and members of the public can do to tackle this issue.

We dive deep into the world of development banks and their role in financing factory farming. Our special guest, Alessandro Ramazzotti from the International Accountability Project, sheds light on the intricate web of funding, the loopholes being exploited, and the vital work of the Stop Financing Factory Farming coalition (S3F). In this insightful conversation, Alessandro explains the mission and goals of the International Accountability Project and how development banks are fueling factory farming and why this is a global concern. He also discusses the Early Warning System (EWS) and its role in monitoring harmful projects, sharing success stories from the S3F coalition in stopping detrimental projects. Alessandro emphasizes how listeners can get involved and support sustainable, humane farming practices. Tune in to learn how development finance impacts our environment and communities, and discover ways to join the movement for a more sustainable future.

The illegal wildlife trade seems impossible to overcome, and is harming millions of animals and our ecosystems around the world. In this episode we ask the question - is it possible to stop illegal trade of wild animals? Joining us today is Karmele Llano Sanchez, from Yayasan International Animal Rescue Indonesia. Karmele will be sharing with us how they managed to dramatically slow, and almost stop the illegal trade of Asia’s mysterious slow loris.

Join long time AfA Coalition core member organization Born Free Foundation (BFF) to discover the challenges faced by a vast number of wild animals being kept and traded as pets. Dr. Mark Jones and Chris Lewis of BFF take us deep into this global issue, as well as their multi-pronged approach to find solutions.

To celebrate International Turtle Day, delve into the fascinating world of turtles! Learn more about these amazing animals in this episode, from their shells, to their navigation skills and parental care, you'll also learn about the threats that they face and conservation initiatives that have helped save endangered populations!