Friends on Wings

Date: Jan 14th & 15th, 2007
Time: 10.00am to 6.00pm
Location: Animal Help Foundation Center, Ahmedabad
Address: Bal Krida Ghar, near Chowraha, Paldi Gam,
Cost: Free
Phone: 93271 01155

How can I help?: Sign up the form below and Invite a Friend!

Uttarayan is one of the most awaited days for many Gujaratis. The kites take up to the skies and color it in the festive hues of vibrance and joy. But somehow this day also causes a lot of pain to our little friends on wings who cannot speak to us.

Every year thousands of birds die due to the sharp nylon strings and strings coated with glass powder. Many of these innocent beings also get severely bruised or even lose their wings by getting entangled in the invisible maze of the kite strings. It is estimated that during Uttarayan season we lose up to 15% of the entire bird population of the city in one month.

This year we will be teaming up with the Animal Help Foundation (AHF) to help save these birds. In 2006 Uttarayan over 1,400 birds were treated by the AHF due to the tireless help of over 50 volunteers and veterinarian experts. Volunteers are the life of this campaign! Volunteers are needed to serve a minimum of 4 hours. All Shvaas volunteers will be helping out at a center set up by the AHF in the Paldi Area. Tasks vary from working with Birds, to coordination of the incoming calls received, maintaining records and managing the center.

If you wish to volunteer, please fill out the form below: