Author Archives: Animal Interfaith Alliance

Invitation to AIA’s Interfaith Celebration for Animals and AGM

You are invited to: ANIMAL INTERFAITH ALLIANCE NOTICE OF AGM GOLDERS GREEEN UNITARIAN CHURCH Sunday 12th July 2015 3.00pm            Interfaith Celebration for Animals – All Welcome Keynote speech – Animal Welfare in the Pope’s New Encyclical on the Environment by Dr Deborah Jones (Vice President of AIA and Vice Chair of Catholic Concern forContinue reading “Invitation to AIA’s Interfaith Celebration for Animals and AGM”

Shambhu’s Exotic BBQ Delights

Award-winning vegan caterers, Shambhu’s, are running an exciting cookery class on Saturday 30th May in London. So hurry and grab your place now before it’s too late! (Click on the links below to access detailed information about the classes, and to book your place online) Sunday 30th May, 2pm to 4.30pm Vegan cookery class forContinue reading “Shambhu’s Exotic BBQ Delights”

Talk on Animal Welfare, Human Health, Environment & Compassion – Sunday 31st May

Young Jains have arranged  for Andre Menache, an exciting guest speaker from the Animal Interfaith Alliance (AIA) to talk about ‘The link between animal welfare, human health and saving the environment’ in Colindale, North London. AIA’s vision is, ‘A peaceful world where people of all faiths, and all those who believe in a compassionate world, work togetherContinue reading “Talk on Animal Welfare, Human Health, Environment & Compassion – Sunday 31st May”

AIA to stand up against Repeal of ‘The Hunting Act’ and Badger Culls

With the Conservatives returned as a majority government, Britain now faces the prospect of a vote in parliament to repeal The Hunting Act, which was included in the Conservative manifesto. Although 80% of the public and 70% of Conservative supporters support The Hunting Act, there could now be a majority of MPs in Parliament who would voteContinue reading “AIA to stand up against Repeal of ‘The Hunting Act’ and Badger Culls”

Maltese Spring Hunting Season Closed Early

News just in from Chris Fegan, AIA Political Education & Campaigns Director, about the Maltese Spring Hunt. “I am delighted to tell you that the Maltese PM has today closed the Spring Hunting Season after a shot bird fell into a school playground.  The hunting season was nearly over but it shows clear political intent.Continue reading “Maltese Spring Hunting Season Closed Early”

Emergency Animal Rescue – Nepal

The earthquake’s devastation was instant and both humans and animals are suffering and need our help.  AIA is recommending that anyone wishing to help the animals of Nepal support IFAW’s or HSI’s Disaster Emergency Funds.  Teams from IFAW-WTI and HSI will work with local partners to feed and provide medical care for animals.  To help toContinue reading “Emergency Animal Rescue – Nepal”

Dr Schweitzer Universal Kinship Fund reaches £20,000

The AIA is delighted to announce that the Dr Schweitzer Universal Kinship Fund has reached a target of £20,000. The Animal Interfaith Alliance launched the Dr Schweitzer Universal Kinship Fund appeal to commemorate 50 years since the death of Dr Albert Schweitzer.  It is based on the Universal Kinship Fund originally launched in 2006 by AIAContinue reading “Dr Schweitzer Universal Kinship Fund reaches £20,000”

Kay, Duchess of Hamilton becomes a new AIA Patron

AIA is delighted to welcome Kay, Duchess of Hamilton, as a new patron. Kay, Duchess of Hamilton, is also patron of Scotland for Animals and has a long record of campaigning for animal welfare with her late husband Angus, 15th Duke of Hamilton, the premier peer of Scotland.  In particular, they campaigned against pate deContinue reading “Kay, Duchess of Hamilton becomes a new AIA Patron”