Adopt
Animal adoption is the process of providing a permanent home for a stray animal from a shelter or rescue organization.
Foster
Foster care services for animals and providing appropriate care for them.
Caretaker
Volunteer to help raise animals and provide them with proper care.
OLFA and One Health
Monday, December 15, 2025In an era where human, animal, and environmental systems are more interconnected than ever before, adopting a unified and strategic approach to health has become imperative. This is where the One Health concept plays a vital role-an integrated framework that recognizes the interdependence of human health, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability.
What is One Health
One Health is a multidisciplinary, cross-sectoral framework that seeks to optimize health outcomes by recognizing the inherent interdependence between human populations, animal health, and environmental systems.
OLFA contributes to achieving the One Health
OLFA initiative serves as a practical and effective model for applying One Health principles within real-world community and environmental contexts. OLFA supports both public health and environmental stability through several key initiatives:
TNVR Program (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return)
A humane and sustainable method for managing stray animal populations, TNVR involves sterilizing and vaccinating stray cats and dogs-particularly against rabies. This protects animals from disease, reduces uncontrolled breeding, and helps prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases to humans.
Community Awareness Campaigns
OLFA promotes a culture of responsibility and compassion by educating communities on humane stray-animal management, encouraging adoption, and promoting animal welfare. These campaigns help reduce conflicts, improve safety, and support community-wide health.
Environmental Support
By limiting the growth of stray animal populations, OLFA helps maintain ecological balance, reduces waste-related issues, and minimizes the spread of zoonotic diseases that affect both animals and people.
OLFA Role Within the One Health
OLFA engagement with the One Health concept reflects its commitment to strengthening the interconnected well-being of humans, animals, and the environment. Through its programs and partnerships, OLFA supports:
Promoting harmonious and safe coexistence between communities and animals
Contributing to public-health systems that protect the welfare of all species
Align with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals for sustainability, life quality, and environmental protection, through cooperation with key governmental entities such as the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, the Eastern Province Municipality, and collaboration with international organizations dedicated to advancing the field of animal welfare.
Final Thought
OLFA makes it clear that it is an important partner in improving the health and well-being of people, animals, and the environment by including the One Health concept in its mission. OLFA shows that it is serious about improving public health, lowering the risk of disease, and encouraging sustainable, balanced coexistence through its main programs, such as TNVR, community awareness, and environmental protection.
Our dedication to fostering a resilient and interconnected community continues to drive our efforts.
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