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The Animal Interfaith Alliance is very pleased to announce that it has appointed Dr Andre Menache to be its European Representative & Science Advisor. Dr Andre Menache BSc(Hons) BVSc MRCVS is based in Europe and is a veterinarian who advises extensively on animal welfare matters.  He is director of Antidote Europe, based in France and isContinue reading “AIA Appoints new Representative in Europe”

We were delighted to be have been given the opportunity to talk about the work of the Animal Interfaith Alliance at the Labour Animal Welfare Society’s (LAWS) conference yesterday, Saturday 20th February 2016 and explain the importance of the faith organisations in promoting the ethical reasons for kindness to animals, in order to improve their welfare.  WeContinue reading “LAWS Conference a Great Success”

AIA is delighted to support the new Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation, founded by Blue Fox founders, Lorraine and Chris Platt, with Sir Roger and Lady Suzy Gale as its Patrons.  AIA has long supported the Labour Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) and we are delighted that the Conservatives now have an equivalent organisation.  AIA is non-party political andContinue reading “AIA Pleased to Support the New Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation”

On 4th February the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Sub-Committee in the UK announced that it will be holding a series of short inquiries on animal welfare over the course of this Parliament and are inviting written submissions. – The first inquiry focuses on domestic pets, including cats, dogs and horses and is due byContinue reading “EFRA Announces Inquiry on Animal Welfare”

Chickpea Flour Savoury Pancakes  Great Idea for Pancake Day – No Animal Products (Recipe produced by Shambhu’s: Catering with Compassion at http://www.shambhus.co.uk) Makes: 4 pancakes Equipment: Non-stick frying pan Ingredients: ● 100 grams gram (chickpea) flour ● 150 millilitres water ● juice from . lime/lemon ● 50 grams soya yoghurt ● . teaspoon powdered black pepperContinue reading “New Pancake Recipe from Shambhu’s”

GANDHI: THE SANCTITY OF LIFE AND THE ETHICS OF DIET Report by Judith Wilkins On Saturday 30th January, The Gandhi Foundation held their annual multifaith celebration at Kingsley Hall in association with The Animal Interfaith Alliance. Mark Hoda, Chair of The Gandhi Foundation & Rev. Feargus O’Connor, Chair of The Animal Interfaith Alliance, introduced theContinue reading “The Gandhi Foundation Multifaith Celebration 2016”

We are delighted to welcome the Jewish Vegetarian Society of the UK (JVS UK) as a new member of the Animal Interfaith Alliance.  JVS bring a wealth of wisdom on the compassionate treatment of animals to the alliance.  Please check out their website at http://www.jvs.org.uk/

You are invited to pre-register now for the following event at http://gandhi2016mfc.eventbrite.co.uk

The Young Indian Vegetarians organized their 35th Annual Christmas Lunch. Around 120 people enjoyed a variety of Vegan dishes. The Mayor of Croydon Patricia Hay-Justice and the leader of the Council who is a Vegetarian were amongst the guest. The event introduces guests to a world of delicious Vegan fayre and promotes friendship amongst theContinue reading “Young Indian Vegetarians organize 35th Annual Christmas Lunch”