Dear animal friends and planet defenders,
Every week, hundreds of carabaos, these majestic water buffaloes of the Philippines, are sent to the slaughterhouses of Manila to be turned into corned beef. Yet, the carabao (Bubalus bubalis), designated as anational, is much more than a food resource. For centuries, it has been the backbone of agriculture, particularly for rice farming, and a symbol of the resilience of rural communities.
🎥 Discover the vital role of carabaos: YouTube Video
Since 2001, thePalawan Animal Welfare Foundation, Inc.has been fighting to enforce laws protecting this iconic animal. Despite our efforts, slaughtering is intensifying, threatening not only the carabaos, but also the livelihoods of farmers who depend on them.
Our Solution: An Innovative Rescue Program
We are launching a bold program to save 1,000 carabaos and preserve their role in sustainable agriculture. Our initial goal is to raise3,500,000 pesos (60,000 €)to purchase these animals and entrust them to local farmers. Here is our plan:
- Initial fundraising: Raise1,000,000 pesos (17,000 €)to launch the project.
- Message to farmers: "Do not sell your carabaos to slaughterhouses! We buy them and you keep them." We acquire the bare ownership of the animals, while farmers retain 100% of their production (rice, vegetables, fruits, etc.).
- Support for pregnant females: Farmers will receive1,500 pesos per monthfor 2 months before and 4 months after birth, ensuring maternal rest and nursing. The calves can be adopted by the farmer or entrusted to another farmer in need at the age of 2 years.
- Official registration: The carabaos will be registered by local treasurers, in accordance with Presidential Decree 533 of 1975.
- Transfer of ownership: Each animal will be purchased, marked, and transferred in the name of thePalawan Animal Welfare Foundation, Inc..
- Local supervision: A responsible farmer will supervise the carabaos within a radius of 25 km, ensuring their well-being, births, and management of natural deaths.
Benefits for the Planet
- Sustainable agriculture: Carabaos replace polluting tractors, reducing CO2 emissions.
- Soil protection: Unlike industrial machinery, carabaos preserve soil fertility.
- Support for communities: Farmers maintain their livelihoods while protecting a cultural heritage.
How You Can Help
Join us to save the carabaos and build a sustainable future for the Philippines! Every donation, big or small, makes a difference. Make a donation today via:
- PayPal: paypal.me/palawananimalwelfare
- Bank transfer: Sterling Bank of Asia, Account 550/1/002394/35, SWIFT: STLAPH22XXX
- Website: pa-wa.org
Contact :
Palawan Animal Welfare Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 362, Barangay Irawan Purok Pag Asa, Puerto Princesa 5300, Palawan, Philippines
📧 info@pa-wa.org | 📞 +63 (0) 928 503 4395
SEC Registration: A20000 3956
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With gratitude,
Jacqueline Baut
Founder, Palawan Animal Welfare Foundation, Inc.