AFIWEL Program

Advancing Ethical and Sustainable Aquaculture in Africa

[AFIWEL Program @afiwelprogram]

CALL FOR BUYERS & OFF-TAKERS: AgrowSAFE

Join the AgrowSAFE Buyer Network to access reliable, traceable, food-safe fish from verified farms across Africa.

Apply: https://t.co/NJF2DRYzlQ

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[One Health and Development Initiative @onehealthdev]

OHDI, through the @powelsprogram, is promoting better poultry welfare and responsible production systems.

Download the Hen Welfare Training Guide to learn practical ways to improve poultry welfare: https://t.co/eWj7AiV93E

#POWELS #OHDI

[AFIWEL Program @afiwelprogram]

In this article by Rey Planellas et al. (2026), the authors highlight how fish welfare is closely linked to sustainability, food systems, consumer trust, and One Health outcomes.

https://t.co/zrHGpPGhHe #AFIWEL #OHDI #FishWelfare

[AFIWEL Program @afiwelprogram]

OHDI’s Dr. Kikiope Oluwarore and Julie Bwoga, alongside Dr. Paul Orina of KMFRI, met with Principal Secretary Betsy N. of Kenya’s Blue Economy & Fisheries to advance AFIWEL work: validation of the National Fish Welfare Manual and inspector training.
#AFIWEL #OHDI #FishWelfare

[PS Betsy Njagi,CBS - Blue Economy @PS_Betsy_Njagi]

Today I received Dr. Kikiope Oluware, Executive Director of the One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI), alongside Dr. Julie Bwoga of the Africa Fish and Aquaculture Welfare (AFIWEL) Program, during a courtesy call at the State Department for the Blue Economy and Fisheries.

We reviewed the progress of our collaboration under AFIWEL, including the development of the National Fish Welfare Manual (FW-MSOP), which is set for national validation tomorrow in Kisumu. This milestone reflects our shared commitment to promoting ethical, safe, and sustainable aquaculture systems in Kenya and across Africa.

The meeting was also attended by Dr Paul Orina l, Director General of the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute @KmfriResearch . I also briefed the team on Kenya’s preparations for the 11th Our Ocean Conference @OurOceanOOC and explored opportunities for partnership and support.

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[One Health and Development Initiative @onehealthdev]

OHDI’s Dr. Kikiope Oluwarore and Julie Bwoga, alongside Dr. Paul Orina of KMFRI, met with Principal Secretary Betsy N. of Kenya’s State Department for the Blue Economy & Fisheries to advance in-country AFIWEL activities.

#OHDI #AFIWEL

[AFIWEL Program @afiwelprogram]

OHDI met with the Federal Ministry of Marine & Blue Economy to advance nationwide scale-up of the Africa Fish and Aquaculture Welfare Program in Nigeria. This begins formal collaboration to promote fish welfare & sustainable aquaculture.

#AFIWEL #OHDI #OneHealth

[AFIWEL Program @afiwelprogram]

AFIWEL supported a fish welfare seminar at Malawi’s National Aquaculture Centre, training 32 staff on welfare science and practical improvements like handling, transport, and water quality. Strengthening sustainable, humane aquaculture in Malawi. #AFIWEL #OHDI #FishWelfare

[One Health and Development Initiative @onehealthdev]

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[AFIWEL Program @afiwelprogram]

Aquaculture supports food security, but fish quality and safety depend on how fish are raised. This study shows farming and handling affect fish welfare, health, and food safety. AFIWEL promotes ethical, sustainable aquaculture.

Read: https://t.co/S6CykPx69X

#AFIWEL #OHDI

[AFIWEL Program @afiwelprogram]

AFIWEL Fellow Meriam Phiri highlights fish welfare in Malawi, showing it goes beyond health to include nutrition, environment, behaviour, and handling. Raising awareness drives demand for ethical, safe aquaculture. Healthy Fish = Healthy People.

#AFIWEL #OHDI #FishWelfare

[AFIWEL Program @afiwelprogram]

Shaping Kenya’s Blue Economy 🇰🇪

The National Public Participation Workshop on the Draft Fish Welfare MSOP for Aquaculture is underway, bringing together government, researchers, and farmers to strengthen welfare standards and sustainable aquaculture.

#AFIWEL #OHDI #FishWelfare

[AFIWEL Program @afiwelprogram]

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: AgrowSAFE for Aquaculture

Fish farmers in 11 African countries are invited to apply for the AgrowSAFE Pilot to improve farm practices and market visibility.

Apply by 21 April 2026:
https://t.co/6ynKgXAiRz

Learn more: https://t.co/FBJzkNMly9

[AFIWEL Program @afiwelprogram]

Fish welfare and food safety go hand in hand. Healthy, low-stress fish grow better and produce safer food. AFIWEL promotes ethical, sustainable, welfare-driven aquaculture to protect fish, consumers, and the environment.
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#OHDI #AFIWEL #OneHealth #FishWelfare #FoodSafety

[AFIWEL Program @afiwelprogram]

OHDI, KeFS, the State Dept of Blue Economy & KMFRI held a 4-day workshop in Kisumu to co-develop Kenya’s Fish Welfare MSOP—Africa’s first. The milestone advances ethical, standards-aligned aquaculture.

#AFIWEL #OHDI #FishWelfare #SustainableAquaculture