ARRC (Animal Relief for Rural Communities) is a South African Not For Profit Venture and Volunteering experience where we work to make a positive impact on the lives of animals and people in rural South Africa.
Our mission is to provide veterinary care, food and shelter to animals in need, while also supporting and educating the communities they call home.
ARRC (Animal Relief for Rural Communities) is a South African Not For Profit Venture and Volunteering experience where we work to make a positive impact on the lives of animals and people in rural South Africa.
Our mission is to provide veterinary care, food and shelter to animals in need, while also supporting and educating the communities they call home.
ARRC (Animal Relief for Rural Communities) is a South African Not For Profit Venture and Volunteering experience where we work to make a positive impact on the lives of animals and people in rural South Africa.
Our mission is to provide veterinary care, food and shelter to animals in need, while also supporting and educating the communities they call home.
Our vision is to improve the lives of animals and humans in local communities and the surrounding nature reserves. We want to strengthen the human animal bond through education, community outreach and essential medical care.
We run a weekly after school program for the children of our local communities, where we provide a nutritious meal and teach about wildlife conservation and animal welfare We have seen a large number of children taking ownership for their animals health and they are commonly the ones bringing them to outreach or for health checks.
Once per week we travel into the community of Selwane and treat the Donkeys (there's many!) and fit them with harnesses and bridles. The harnesses and bridles are made by ourselves, as well as locals who we have taught how to make. This drastically improves the quality of a donkeys life in the community
The dog project consists of a few projects. Firstly we run a monthly outreach program where we provide vaccinations, deworming and tick and flea treatment, secondly we have a weekly emergency clinic at the Mohlanatsi project, thirdly we do weekly home check with the veterinarian for follow ups or for treatment of cases seen previously.
Two of the founders of ARRC are veterinarians and this allows the organisation to provide free veterinary care and emergency clinics to the animals in need. We regularly treat dogs, donkeys, goats and whatever else comes our way against a myriad of diseases, wounds and illnesses.
PNHF - the Phalaborwa Natural Heritage Foundation NPC, is a non-profit company focusing on conservation, anti-poaching and community involvement. Our Volunteers also work with PNHF who serve nature reserves, conservation organisations and local communities in conservation matters by performing activities like Snare Sweeps, Wildlife Rescues, and relocations of animals like Hyenas, Elephants, Rhinos and Lions.
Dr Prados is originally from Madrid Spain. He graduated as a veterinarian from Alonso X El Sabio, Madrid, in 2013. Since then he has lived and worked all over the world, including in South America working with indigenous wildlife. Fernando continues to work with wildlife, but also in the communities. He has been living in South Africa now for 5 years and thoroughly enjoys it. He takes every chance he can to go into the African bush or explore new places.
Joanne Marden is originally from England. Jo trained as a zookeeper specialising in primates from 2004 and since then has worked with domestic animals and wildlife. Her first visit to South Africa was in 2003 and she has spent over a decade volunteering her time and experience to domestic and wild animals. Her passion is advocacy for animal welfare and husbandry.
Dr Anagnostou hails from Queensland Australia. She graduated from The University of Queensland Australia in 2012. Since then she has lived in different areas around the world working as a veterinarian with various animals. Lani has been in South Africa for 5 years now and shares her life with 2 dogs, 2 cats and her husband,Fernando.
Tracey is originally from the UK, a single mum of 2 boys who commanded a successful career in business management and property development. Her love for Africa started in 2004 and from there her passion for the wildlife and culture grew. This led to her completing her field guide qualification before taking the ultimate commitment of stepping down from the corporate ladder to realise her life long dream of living and working with wildlife. Now Tracey is now embracing every part of the African Experience
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We are located in a Private Nature Reserve located just outside of Phalaborwa, Limpopo South Africa. When you volunteer with us, you'll live at the Reserve and provide help to people and animals in the surrounding Limpopo and Mpumalanga region.
Volunteers are ARRC's lifeblood - your support is what keeps us going.
Volunteers provide the workforce and the majority of the funds required (via your weekly volunteer fee) to keep our operations ongoing.
The best way to help is to come visit, stay and volunteer with the ARRC Family!
If you cannot volunteer, then a donation helps too!
Yes, we are a registered Not For Profit Company in South Africa and are as transparent as possible with our funding and expenses. You can ask to see our Annual Report to learn more about our spending and commitment to transparency
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