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Upcoming AfA Events

AfA Coalition Events

The Asia for Animals (AfA) Coalition’s events unite organizations and individuals to collaborate, innovate, and accelerate progress for animals across Asia and beyond. From large-scale conferences and summits to focused regional gatherings, AfA events bring together organisations and advocates to exchange ideas, strengthen practice, and advance more effective and coordinated approaches for animals.

AfA Conference

The biennial AfA Conference is Asia's longest-running animal advocacy gathering. Its purpose is to share information, highlight best practices and build strategies to improve the lives of Asia’s animals. This event continues to go from strength to strength with organizations from around the world bringing ideas and information in to the Conference for discussion. We are the largest animal advocacy conference in the world.​​

Upcoming event: September 2027

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SMACC Global Summit

The first international event dedicated exclusively to addressing the rise of animal cruelty content on social media platforms. The Summit brings together voices from animal protection, technology, law enforcement, academia, social media, and policymaking. Together, we will explore strategies to reduce harm and build safer, more compassionate digital spaces.​​​​​

Latest event: June 11-12, 2026

Asia Farm Animal Day

The day dedicated to raising awareness about the protection of farmed animals across Asia. AFAD highlights the efforts of advocates and organizations working to improve the welfare of farmed animals in the region and encourages the public to learn about and support these important initiatives. Celebrated annually on October 10 worldwide.

Upcoming event: October 4-10, 2026

AfA Regional Events

In-person gatherings, organized in collaboration with local partners, have proven invaluable in uniting local and regional organizations. These events provide unique opportunities for learning, networking, and amplifying positive change for the region's animals.

Upcoming events: DRC Regional Nepal (September 23-24, 2026) & FAC Regional Nepal (September 25-26, 2026)

AfA CONNECT

A series of free online events designed to help keep you connected to what’s happening in our network. 

Upcoming event: August 19, 2026

International Macaque Week

A chance for individuals and organizations to promote understanding and respect, to spread the word, and to fundraise for their macaque advocacy efforts. Happening May 1-7 annually!

Upcoming event: May 1-7, 2027

Report It! Week

Report It! Week is a week-long digital movement led by the Social Media Animal Cruelty Coalition (SMACC) to empower people to combat online animal cruelty by reporting harmful content on social media platforms. The week focuses on raising awareness, educating the public, and encouraging active reporting to make digital spaces safer and more compassionate.

Upcoming event: September 21-27, 2026

We hold the largest and most progressive animal advocacy conference in Asia

What People Say About Our Events

"AfA’s biennial Conference reflects the vitality and promise of organized concern for animals in Asia Pacific nations, and its participants include some of the most accomplished campaigners in the region. For longtime advocates and for new ones, it’s a don’t-miss experience."

"The AfA Coalition have managed to gather an international community at a time when it has never been more challenging, and important, for animal welfare, human health and the future of our planet. A huge well done."

“With 80 billion farm animals raised and killed for food each year, it has never been more important to hold events like the Asia Farm Animal Day to understand the scale of the problem, the impact it has on the welfare of animals and the environment, and to find solutions together.“

Past Events

  • Asia Farm Animal Day (AFAD) 2026
    Asia Farm Animal Day (AFAD) 2026
    04 Oct 2026, 07:00 – 10 Oct 2026, 23:00
    Online Event
    Asia Farm Animal Day (AFAD), celebrated annually on October 10, is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the protection of farmed animals across Asia.
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  • World Rabies Day 2026
    World Rabies Day 2026
    Mon 28 Sept
    Virtual Event
    28 Sept 2026, 08:00 – 17:00
    Virtual Event
    Collaboration with Global Alliance for Rabies Control on September 28 to celebrate World Rabies Day.
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  • SMACC 101: See It, Think, Act | Part of Report It! Week 2026
    SMACC 101: See It, Think, Act | Part of Report It! Week 2026
    27 Sept 2026, 19:00 GMT+7
    Online Event
    A free online event exploring how everyday social media behavior can affect animals and what you can do to help end online animal cruelty.
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  • DRC Regional Event Nepal 2026
    DRC Regional Event Nepal 2026
    23 Sept 2026, 09:00 GMT+5:45 – 24 Sept 2026, 17:00 GMT+5:45
    Kathmandu, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
    The DRC Nepal Regional Event 2026 is Nepal's first national multi-stakeholder summit dedicated to advancing animal-inclusive disaster management.
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  • Report It! Week 2026
    Report It! Week 2026
    Mon 21 Sept
    Online Event
    21 Sept 2026, 19:00 – 26 Sept 2026, 23:00
    Online Event
    21–27 September 2026 | Connecting globally to end online animal cruelty.
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  • DRC Online Summit 2026
    DRC Online Summit 2026
    25 Aug 2026, 19:00 GMT+8 – 26 Aug 2026, 22:00 GMT+8
    Zoom
    What unique risks are animal protection organizations in Asia exposed to and how to address them? Start learning them by attending this webinar!
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The AfA Coalition and Network is proud to be an unbiased, approachable and collaborative space where NGOs of any size can come to seek advice and support, join a working group or an event, and work together with others facing similar issues.
Join AfA and be the united voice for Asia's animals!

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