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THE PROBLEM
The planet can be a hostile place for animals due to natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, droughts, tornadoes, and volcanic eruptions. In addition, there are human-caused disasters such as pollution, predation, habitat loss, and the accelerating pace of climate change.
These disasters can cause massive loss of life among humans, as well as wild, farm, companion, and working animals. Their deaths not only cause us great emotional pain, but also disrupt the balance of nature and generate significant economic losses.
Argentina, like almost all countries in our region, lags behind in considering animal welfare in its legislation, which generates large and numerous challenges to ensure animal welfare, especially in the context of disaster.
Scientific studies indicate that climate change exacerbates the severity and frequency of disasters, while United Nations calculations indicate that for every dollar invested in prevention, we save $15 spent on disaster response.
The time to act is now!
THE MISSION
Our mission is to strengthen disaster preparedness, planning, and response in Argentina and Latin America by promoting the effective inclusion of animals through education, training, and specialized consulting. We work alongside communities, organizations, institutions, and governments to develop real capacities that allow for the ethical, responsible, and safe integration of animals into risk management plans.
Through our services, we aim to transform knowledge into action, supporting informed and sustainable decision-making processes. We believe that a truly comprehensive disaster response is only possible with professional tools, appropriate training, and technical advice that enable the protection of both people and animals before, during, and after an emergency.
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”
Mahatma Gandhi
SERVICES
Training, consulting and educational talks to promote the inclusion of animal welfare in the context of disasters and emergencies (mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery).
Services are provided in person or remotely, with international travel capabilities, in either Spanish or English. We adapt to your circumstances and needs.
Trainings
We train individuals and teams to know how to act, plan and respond to emergencies, including those involving animals.
Who is it for?
This training is aimed at:
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Social organizations and NGOs
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Emergency response teams
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Educational institutions
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Municipalities and public bodies
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Community groups and volunteers
The problem it solves
In most emergency plans:
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Animals are not included
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People don't know what to do with them.
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Improvised decisions are made that increase the risk.
Lack of training leads to avoidable losses, stress, and inefficient responses.
What does the training include?
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Key concepts on animal inclusion in disasters
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Ethical and animal welfare framework
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Practical tools for planning
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Basic protocols for action
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Real cases and examples applied to Latin America .
The content is adapted to the context and type of organization.
Benefits
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Greater preparedness for emergencies
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Safer and more organized teams
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Informed and responsible decisions
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Real integration of animals into response plans
Consulting
We assist organizations and institutions in diagnosing, planning, and improving their response to emergencies, including those involving animals.
Who is it for?
This service is ideal for:
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Organizations that already work in emergencies
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Municipalities or local governments
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Projects that want to improve their protocols
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Equipment that needs specific technical advice
The problem it solves
Many organizations:
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They want to include animals, but they don't know how.
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They have incomplete or outdated plans
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They lack a specialized perspective
Consulting avoids common mistakes and speeds up processes.
What does the consulting service include?
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Diagnosis of the current situation
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Risk and needs analysis
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Practical and applicable recommendations
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Support in decision-making
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Technical guidance adapted to the local context
Benefits
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Clarity on what to do and how to do it
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Saving time and resources
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Greater impact and effectiveness
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Decisions aligned with animal welfare
Educational Talks
Learning and reflection spaces to raise awareness and promote empathy and action between animals and people of all ages.
Who are they for?
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Communities and neighborhood groups
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Educational institutions
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Events, conferences or meetings
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Organizations that seek to raise awareness
The aim of the talks
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Introducing the issue of animals in disasters
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Raising awareness and responsibility
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Motivate action and preparation
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Disseminate accessible good practices
What do we cover in the talks?
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What happens to animals in emergencies
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Common mistakes and myths
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What can each person do from their own position?
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Real-world examples from the country and Latin America
Dynamic, accessible talks adapted to the audience, which can be boys and girls.
Benefits
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Greater collective awareness
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Better informed people
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First step towards actual preparation
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Positive social impact
20 at 20 is an occasional series of live conversations broadcast on the Animal Inclusion in Disasters Instagram page. Ana Carola Terrazas and Inés Pereyra Rivero enjoy exploring various current topics related to animal welfare in disaster management, climate change, and trends in the region.
Each session lasts around 20 minutes and is broadcast somewhere in our region at 8pm.
Come and learn with us!
@IADLatAm on Instagram
ABOUT US
My name is Ana Carola Terrazas, and I founded Animal Inclusion in Disasters after witnessing how, time and again, animals are the silent victims of our actions and inaction. This pain and frustration led me to question what I could do in the face of this reality, and I decided to combine my passion for animals with my professional background. I hold a master's degree in risk and disaster management from Canada and have a decade of experience working in this field internationally.
We all have the capacity to be agents of positive change for the planet, and I choose to raise awareness, inspire action, and educate for animal welfare at a critical time such as a large-scale disaster.
