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Creatures Great and Small

July 7, 2008 : 8:43 PM
Viewing animal suffering with interfaith eyes...

Rosek Nursahid, an Indonesian Muslim biologist and the founder of ProFauna, established a non-governmental organization to help prevent the illegal trafficking of wildlife --much is a result of habitat loss in Indonesia.

Nursahid’s approach has two components:

a. Activism: Rescuing animals and encouraging the the government to enact and enforce Indonesian environmental laws, and when necessary, confronting the animal traffickers.

b. Education: Holding classes and workshops at the camp for students, teachers, government officials and other members of the public.

What you can do:

1. Please read this fascinating and important article from The National Catholic Weekly.
Click Here

2. Please sign the Religious Proclamation for Animal Compassion.
Click Here

National Catholic Weekly article by David Pinault. Mr. Pinault is an associate professor of religious studies at Santa Clara University and a member of ProFauna Indonesia’s advisory board.

Posted by Michelle Buckalew, Best Friends Multifaith Outreach Program
Photo is of a Javanese leaf-monkey found in Indonesia.


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