One Health Approach

Our One Health Projects

Animal health. Human health. Environmental health. They're inseparable. Here's how we're protecting all three.

What is One Health?

One Health recognizes that human health, animal health, and environmental health are interconnected. You can't have one without the others. When we rescue and care for stray animals, we're not just helping dogs and cats—we're protecting entire communities and ecosystems.

Animal Health

Healthy animals are the foundation of healthy communities

Human Health

Preventing disease transmission protects public health

Environmental Health

Clean ecosystems benefit all living beings

Why One Health Matters in Europe

  • 75% of emerging diseases come from animals. Monitoring strays protects everyone.
  • Rabies still exists in Eastern Europe. Vaccination campaigns save human lives.
  • Stray populations contaminate water and soil, spreading parasites and bacteria.
  • Climate change increases vector-borne diseases like Lyme and leishmaniasis.

Active One Health Projects

Five major initiatives protecting animals, people, and environments across Europe.

Rabies Zero by 2030
Active - 50% Complete

Rabies Zero by 2030

Mass Vaccination & Community Protection

Bulgaria Romania Serbia Greece
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The Problem

Rabies kills 59,000 people globally each year, with 99% of cases transmitted from dogs. Eastern Europe still reports cases annually, threatening both human and animal lives.

Our Solution

We're running mass vaccination campaigns across 8 countries, vaccinating stray dogs and educating communities about bite prevention. Our mobile clinics reach remote villages where rabies risk is highest.

Measurable Impact

Vaccinated

12450

Target

25000

Communities

45

Lives Protected

Estimated 200+ lives saved through prevention

One Health Connection

Vaccinating stray dogs creates herd immunity that protects children and adults from deadly rabies transmission—a perfect example of animal health safeguarding human health.

Sterilization for Sustainability
Active - 59% Complete

Sterilization for Sustainability

Population Control & Disease Prevention

Sofia Bucharest Belgrade Athens Zagreb
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The Problem

Uncontrolled stray populations lead to overcrowding, increased disease spread, competition for resources, and environmental degradation from waste.

Our Solution

Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return programs that humanely sterilize stray animals, vaccinate them, and return them to managed colonies. This stabilizes populations and reduces disease reservoirs.

Measurable Impact

Sterilized

8900

Target

15000

Disease Reduction

67% reduction in parvovirus in treated areas

Environmental

Reduced waste contamination in urban waterways

One Health Connection

Smaller, healthier animal populations mean less disease transmission, reduced environmental contamination from feces, and safer public spaces for children and families.

Zoonotic Disease Surveillance Network
Active - Expanding 2025-2026

Zoonotic Disease Surveillance Network

Early Warning System for Public Health

Regional hubs across Eastern Europe
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The Problem

75% of emerging infectious diseases in humans come from animals. Without monitoring stray populations, outbreaks can spread undetected, threatening public health systems.

Our Solution

We've established veterinary testing partnerships in 12 cities to monitor rescued animals for leptospirosis, brucellosis, toxoplasmosis, and vector-borne diseases. Data is shared with national health authorities.

Measurable Impact

Animals Tested

3400

Diseases Tracked

8

Outbreaks Detected

2

Partnerships

12 public health agencies collaborate with us

One Health Connection

Animals are sentinel species—monitoring their health gives early warnings about diseases that could jump to humans, protecting entire communities before outbreaks occur.

Clean Water, Healthy Communities
Active - Phase 2 Launching

Clean Water, Healthy Communities

Environmental Remediation & Ecosystem Restoration

Sofia Bucharest Belgrade
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The Problem

Stray animal waste contaminates urban water sources, spreading E. coli, Giardia, and parasites. This affects drinking water quality, recreational areas, and wildlife ecosystems.

Our Solution

Combined with sterilization programs, we're working with municipalities to clean contaminated sites, establish waste management protocols, and restore green spaces where managed animal populations can coexist safely.

Measurable Impact

Sites Cleaned

18

Water Quality

42% improvement in tested waterways

Partnerships

9 municipal governments

Green Spaces

6 parks restored and maintained

One Health Connection

Clean environments reduce disease transmission through water and soil, protecting children at play, families in public spaces, and wildlife that depend on healthy ecosystems.

One Health Education Program
Active - Expanding to Poland 2026

One Health Education Program

Teaching the Next Generation

Bulgaria Romania Serbia
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The Problem

Many communities lack understanding of how animal health, human health, and environment are connected. This leads to fear, misinformation, and behaviors that increase disease risk.

Our Solution

Interactive school programs teaching students about responsible pet ownership, bite prevention, hygiene, ecosystem health, and compassion. We've developed curricula adopted by education ministries in 3 countries.

Measurable Impact

Students Reached

8500

Schools

42

Teachers Trained

120

Curriculum Adoptions

3 countries: Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia

One Health Connection

Educated children become ambassadors for One Health principles, reducing disease transmission, improving animal welfare, and protecting environments in their communities for decades to come.

Join Our One Health Movement

We partner with public health agencies, veterinary universities, environmental organizations, and municipalities. Together, we're building healthier communities across Europe.

12 Public Health Agencies
8 Countries Covered
25K+ Lives Protected

Collaborating with Leading Institutions

World Health Organization (WHO) European CDC Veterinary Faculties Network National Public Health Institutes One Health Commission