Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site.AwF - Aquaculture without Frontiers ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Posts](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/posts/) - [Tribute - Mark Robert Oliver (R.I.P) 21 September 1972 – 25 May 2026](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/tribute-mark-robert-oliver-r-i-p-21-september-1972-25-may-2026/) - It is with profound sadness that we in the Australian seafood community say goodbye to Mark Robert Oliver, who passed away this week. Mark was diagnosed with bowel cancer some years ago. He fought hard for a long time on that tough journey but eventually succumbed on 25 May 2026. Mark was a hard worker - [Ava Drake Completes Extraordinary 200-Mile “Run for Resilience” Challenge for AwF](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/ava-drake-completes-extraordinary-200-mile-run-for-resilience-challenge-for-awf/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) is delighted to share a major milestone in the “Running for Resilience” campaign, with endurance runner and AwF supporter Ava Drake successfully completing her remarkable 200-mile journey across the spectacular landscapes of Tajikistan and being the first runner to cross the finish line. The fundraising effort has also achieved an outstanding - [The Run for Resilience: Ava Drake’s 200-Mile Journey Begins](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/the-run-for-resilience-ava-drakes-200-mile-journey-begins/) - The countdown is over. Tomorrow, Ava Drake begins an extraordinary journey of grit and determination that will take her from Turkey to the rugged landscapes of Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Ava is embarking on a 200-mile endurance test to raise vital funds for Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF). Her goal? To champion aquaculture in Tajikistan, supporting sustainable aquatic - [Running for Resilience: No Scripts, No Spin—Just Action](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/running-for-resilience-no-scripts-no-spin-just-action/) - Running for Resilience- 200 miles for Aquaculture without Frontiers In the television/streaming series Better Call Saul, the character Jimmy McGill often references far-flung places like Tajikistan to make his stories sound more impressive—more worldly, more convincing. But the audience knows what’s really happening: the story is doing the work, not the substance. Pivot to Ava - [Running for Resilience - 200 MILES FOR AQUACULTURE WITHOUT FRONTIERS](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/running-for-resilience-200-miles-for-aquaculture-without-frontiers-2/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) is pleased to introduce “Ava’s Run for Resilience”, a new initiative to support AwF projects in Tajikistan. This activity has been in preparation for some time and now the details have come together.​ Ava’s Run for Resilience will raise funds to support AwF’s work in Tajikistan, focusing on resilience and improving - [FUTURE AQUACULTUREVol. 1, Issue 1, October 2025](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/future-aquaculturevol-1-issue-1-october-2025/) - FUTURE AQUACULTUREVol. 1, Issue 1, October 2025ISSN: 3115-820XEditorial Director: Dr. Shahram Dadgar (Iran)Editor-in-Chief: Eng. Ramon M. Kourie (South Africa)Editorial board: Prof. Aileen Tan Shau Hwai (Malaysia), Prof. Dusan Palic (USA), Dr. Manoj. M. Sharma(India), Dr. Nageswara Rao (India), Mr. Paul Robertvan der Heijden (Netherlands), Dr. Romi Novriadi(Indonesia), Prof. Roy Palmer (Australia), Eng. Sergio Zimmermann (Brazil), - [Remembering Dr Flower Ezekiel Msuya: AwF Woman of the Month, April 2015](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/remembering-dr-flower-ezekiel-msuya-awf-woman-of-the-month-april-2015/) - We join the global aquaculture community in mourning the loss of a true giant, Dr. Flower Ezekiel Msuya, who passed away in August 2025. Dr. Flower Ezekiel Msuya was a towering figure in the world of phycology and aquaculture. She had a profound impact, particularly on women in coastal communities, and it is essential that we - [Exciting Collaboration for Aquaculture for the Poor!](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/exciting-collaboration-for-aquaculture-for-the-poor/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) is thrilled to announce a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Future Aquaculture Magazine, a new international publication dedicated to the aquaculture sector. This partnership aims to boost knowledge-sharing, visibility, and joint action—helping us deliver on our mission to promote responsible aquaculture and improve livelihoods worldwide. The MoU covers: Joint promotion - [Running for Resilience: 200 Miles for Aquaculture without Frontiers](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/running-for-resilience-200-miles-for-aquaculture-without-frontiers/) - Ava Drake is pursuing a PhD in aquaculture at Stirling University, Scotland, and approached Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) about creating a donation platform for the two hundred mile run that she has chosen to enter across Tajikistan in May 2026. How amazing is that? Ava, who comes from a small town in Essex, UK, and - [AwF proud of Mexican involvement](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-proud-of-mexican-involvement/) - The Conapesca team together with the Undersecretary of Fisheries and Aquaculture of the Government of Tamaulipas, Jorge de Jesus Montagner Mendoza and his team work, follow up the agreement between the Secretary of Agriculture, Dr. Julio Berdegué Sacristan and the Governor Dr. Américo Villarreal As part of the National Ostriculture Program of Confisheries, various prospecting - [Championing Gender in Fisheries](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/championing-gender-in-fisheries/) - 13 January, 2025 Nikita Gopal In honour of Meryl Williams who received the Margarita Lizárraga Medal, at the 36th Session of the Committee on Fisheries (COFI)The latest addition to the long list of awards received by Meryl J. Williams, is the Margarita Lizárraga Medal, presented during the opening of the 36th Session of the Committee - [Global Water Strategy2024 USAID Annual Report](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/global-water-strategy2024-usaid-annual-report/) - Read the 2024 Report For the first time, we’re reporting the number of water and sanitation institutions strengthened, with our interactive map that provides a geographic breakdown of results. In 2024, USAID strengthened 985 institutions to manage water resources or improve water and sanitation services–12 percent of which were strengthened for the first time. Explore - [Explore Free Certified E-Learning Courses from FAO](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/explore-free-certified-e-learning-courses-from-fao/) - The FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Division, in collaboration with the FAO e-Learning Academy, offers a comprehensive collection of free certified e-learning courses. These resources are accessible to everyone and serve as a valuable public good. Latest Additions: Emergency Preparedness for Aquatic Disease OutbreaksLearn how to enhance readiness and response to aquatic disease outbreaks.➡️ Access the - [9th Global Conference on Gender in Aquaculture and Fisheries (GAF9)](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/9th-global-conference-on-gender-in-aquaculture-and-fisheries-gaf9/) - Dear Genderaquafish Members, We are pleased to announce the 9th Global Conference on Gender in Aquaculture and Fisheries (GAF9) on the theme "Transforming Aquaculture & Fisheries for gender justice" will be held from 1-3 October 2025 at the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand. Plan to be there! - [AquaQuest Escape Room Challenge](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/aquaquest-escape-room-challenge/) - [Join Us for a Fun Online Escape, Learning About Sustainable Aquaculture!](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/escape15082024/) - We are excited to invite you to our upcoming online Escape Room event, designed for one and all (including school students)! This fun and interactive event will challenge your problem-solving skills and teach you about the importance of sustainable aquaculture. Event DetailsDate: Thursday 15th of August 2024Time: 6:30pm AEDT (Approximately 1 Hour)Registration Fee: $25Pax: 6 - [MERYL WILLIAMS AWARD - 8 July 2024, Rome Italy](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/meryl-williams-award-8-july-2024-rome-italy/) - AwF Australia Ltd Director, Dr Meryl J Williams was awarded the Margarita Lizárraga Medal Award during the opening of the Committee on Fisheries 36th Session (COFI), at United Nations Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO) headquarters in the Plenary Hall. © FAO / Cristiano Minichiello The FAO instituted the Margarita Lizárraga Medal back in 1997 to - [Kiribati Highlighted in Research](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/kiribati-highlighted-in-research/) - We all know that seafood/aquatic food is a critical source of nutrients for people worldwide. They are especially so in coastal communities. However, simultaneous environmental and economic pressures are transforming many aquatic food systems, threatening access for those most reliant on aquatic foods. Understanding and strengthening the pathways through which individuals currently access all aquatic - [2 NEW APPOINTMENTS FOR BOARD](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/2-new-appointments-for-board/) - At a recent Aquaculture without Frontiers (Australia) Ltd (AwFA) directors meeting the board appointed a new Director, Assoc Prof Simon Das. Simon was born in Bangladesh and came to Australia via a lengthy stay in Malaysia, where he continued his research and studies and was a Senior Lecturer at National University of Malaysia (UKM). He - [AQUACULTURE FARMERS RECOGNISED](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/aquaculture-farmers-recognised/) - 27 February 2024 Katherine Hawes, chairperson of the Association of International Seafood Professionals (AISP) which has allied with Prism Scientific Services Ltd (PSS) to create the Aqua Farm 2024 Conference and Expo, has made a bold statement to ensure that more farmers can take advantage of the event. “The more we communicate with our farmers - [International Fisheries Congress and Expo at KUFOS](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/international-fisheries-congress-and-expo-at-kufos/) - Dr. Pradeepkumar T, Vice Chancellor of Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies (KUFOS), personally invites you to the International Fisheries Congress and Expo at KUFOS campus on Jan 12-14, 2024. Proudly organized by KUFOS and COFPAA, with Fresh to Home as the title sponsor. An exciting event offering a ‘sea of knowledge.’ Get a - [AwF playing role in UN FAO Technical Working Group](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-playing-role-in-un-fao-technical-working-group/) - Three of AwF Board members - Meryl Williams (Australia), Citlali Gomez Lepe (Latin America) and Roy Palmer (USA) - are participating in the Technical Working Group (TWG) for UN FAO on Social Responsibility for Aquaculture Production.UN FAO Members have given FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Division a specific mandate to promote social sustainability in the fisheries - [Short food supply chains and its role in connecting small-scale farmers with consumers.](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/short-food-supply-chains-and-its-role-in-connecting-small-scale-farmers-with-consumers/) - Connecting small-scale farmers to the public plate makes sense for a number of reasons: food is fresh and seasonal; it doesn't have to travel far, and buying from local farmers supports the local economy. Choosing sustainable local food not only benefits the environment, but also has health benefits for everyone: from children at school to - [Empowering Women in African Fisheries: A Blueprint for Sustainable Development](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/empowering-women-in-african-fisheries-a-blueprint-for-sustainable-development/) - In Africa, women play a crucial role in small-scale fisheries and aquaculture sectors, contributing significantly to value chains from canoes to markets. Despite representing 50% of the inland fisheries workforce in West Africa and marketing 80% of all fish products, women face challenges due to traditional beliefs and gender-based constraints. Organized in groups, associations, or - [AwF has pledged support to the Shanghai Declaration on Aquaculture for Food and Sustainable Development](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-has-pledged-support-to-the-shanghai-declaration-on-aquaculture-for-food-and-sustainable-development/) - AwF has pledged support to the Shanghai Declaration on Aquaculture for Food and Sustainable Development - see https://www.fao.org/documents/card/en/c/cb9365en/ This was done at the FAO-UN Global Conference on Aquaculture Millennium +20 AQUACULTURE FOR FOOD AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Shanghai, China, 22–25 September 2021 - [Raffle for prawn project (Deadline Sunday 10th Dec 2023 2pm AEDT)](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/raffle-for-prawn-project-deadline-sunday-10th-dec-2023-2pm-aedt/) - Assist AwF in supporting a fresh water prawn project organised by South Pacific Community in Fiji so even if you dont want the prizes the students have organised you can make a donation to a great cause. Following the successful running of the 'Tipping the Scales' Quiz Night run by Students at Torrens University on behalf of - [AwF mourn passing of inspirational Patron](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-mourn-passing-of-inspirational-patron/) - https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/oct/05/ms-swaminathan-obituary - [AwF at AFRAQ23 Lusaka](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-at-afraq23-lusaka/) - AwF Presidents, Katherine Hawes (Australia) and Antonio Garza de Yta (USA) presented in Lusaka (Nov 23) and had stand representing the organisation. - [Tipping the Scales Quiz](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/tipping-the-scales-quiz/) - Torrens University Australia students have created an online quiz (Tipping the Scales) on 28 November to assist AwF fundraising for a SPC aquaculture project. - [Malawi - Hugh Thomforde](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/malawi-hugh-thomforde/) - Hugh Thomforde's report from Malawi - [Moving into 2019](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/moving-into-2019/) - Several appointments have been confirmed by the Board of Aquaculture without Frontiers (US) which highlight that the organisation is moving in the right direction. On the Board the new appointment is Mike (Michael) Deal who up until recently was President and CEO at Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA). Mike is a highly credible international - [Increasing capacity of government and private sector in Pacific Community (SPC)](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/increasing-capacity-of-government-and-private-sector-in-pacific-community-spc/) - AwF is playing a role in having input into the Aquaculture Advisory Panel (AAP) for the Pacific Community (SPC) in its implementation of the Aquaculture Development Project (PacAqua), funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) under the New Zealand Aid Program. This is a 5-year project that aims to improve food security and economic - [Janine delivers at GAF7](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/janine-delivers-at-gaf7/) - Dr Janine Pierce (Director AwF Australia) presented yesterday at Gender Aquaculture Fisheries (GAF7) in Bangkok - the title 'Photovoice: Researching Gender in Aquaculture and Fisheries through the Camera Lens'. This was the first opportunity to promote the new Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) logo and importantly offer the opportunity to hear first hand about Janine's work in - [AwF has a New Logo](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-has-a-new-logo/) - For some time the organisation has been thinking of updating the logo to represent our modern day values and direction. This new logo design (launched at GAF7 in Bangkok 2018) represents: Our name - we are regularly referred as AwF so that is dominant; however, the longer version is also mentioned in lowercase The circle - [VEGA comes to an End](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/vega-comes-to-an-end/) - We thank all of VEGA’s wonderful staff for their assistance over the years This is the last report from VEGA Dear Friends, We are sad to share that the Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA) will soon close its doors after more than 14 years of development and volunteer impact. Despite our best efforts to continue - [Awards in memory of Prof M C Nandeesha](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awards-in-memory-of-prof-m-c-nandeesha/) - AwF is delighted to see our previous President's name carried on at GAF-India, Kochi, Kerala 21-24 November. The winner of the first Asian Fisheries Society Indian Branch Prof. M.C. Nandeesha Gender Justice and Equality Award was AwF (Australia) Director, Meryl Williams. Here are the details of the winners: Asian Fisheries Society Indian Branch: Prof. M.C. Nandeesha - [Festive Greetings and a Happy New Year to all!](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/festive-greetings-and-a-happy-new-year-to-all/) - We thank all our volunteers for your contributions to AwF this year and we look forward to working with you in 2018. As we are a volunteer organisation, run solely by volunteers, we are keen to engage as many of you as possible in creating our new Strategic Action Plan 2018-2022 (5 years). We see - [Poverty Alleviation Through Small Scale Aquaculture](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/poverty-alleviation-through-small-scale-aquaculture/) - Aquaculture is playing a vital role in the rural life for the farming people. The maximum available source of animal protein comes from fish. - [CERES Global Trip 2015](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/cres-global-trip-2015/) - The trip to Timor-Leste between the 11th – 19th of June 2015 with CERES Global offered a unique opportunity to meet with various individuals and stakeholders from a range of backgrounds. This presented a valuable insight into a range of overlapping and cross cutting development directives, initiatives, programmes and projects being undertaken across scales. - [Nepal - Project Proforma](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/nepal-project-proforma/) - From 2008 to 2010 Dr. Madhav K. Shrestha, Chair of the Aquaculture Department at the Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Nepal, led Project Proforma. Project Proforma focused on empowering women through aquaculture and vegetable gardening in rural areas of Nepal. - [Aquaculture for the rural poor in Sundarban, West Bengal, India](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/aquaculture-for-nutrition-and-supplementary-income-for-the-rural-poor-in-sundarban-west-bengal-india/) - Following positive results of a previous pilot project, JGVK developed a two year partnership with Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF). The overall goal of the project was to alleviate poverty in the project area through expanded aquaculture production among the poor farmers. - [Visit to UTMarT and Aquaculture Learning Center Facilities in Tamaulipas, Mexico](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/utmart-in-tamaulipas/) - AwF has signed a Cooperation Agreement with the Universidad Tecnológica Del Mar de Tamaulipas Bicentenario (UTMarT). The aim of this agreement is to jointly develop food security and personal training in the International Center for Innovation and Technology Transfer for Aquaculture, which will be AwF’s first Aquaculture Learning Centre (ALC). - [Shrimp Farming in Aceh](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/shrimp-farming-in-aceh/) - Shrimp farming is an important agricultural activity in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam. There are approximately 15,000 brackishwater farmers in Aceh, through typically they are small-scale farmers with less than two hectares of pond area. - [PROJECT FOR RURAL WOMEN IN BANGLADESH](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/project-for-rural-women-in-bangladesh/) - Read the story of Monoara, a woman from Bangladesh who, with the help of AwF, used cage fishing techniques to earn enough money to buy 100 loaves of bread. - [Kenya - Holy Will Project](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/kenya-holy-will-project/) - Holy Will Women Group has entered into a partnership with Aquaculture without Frontiers focusing on the implementation of a food-security initiative to mitigate poverty among smallholders in Homa Bay County of Kenya. - [Youth engagement and exposure](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/4871-2/) - Following on from the great efforts of Swinburne University students in developing our updated website last year, we are delighted to have another group of final year Swinburne students working with us to further enhance that work and develop an engagement and exposure plan. After initial work and our second meeting, the students commented as - [Farmer-to-Farmer volunteers to support fish farming in Kenya](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/farmer-to-farmer-volunteers-to-support-fish-farming-in-kenya/) - From June 2017 to June 2018, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) will implement a new Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) project enhancing the development of the aquaculture sector in western and central Kenya. FAU will work in conjunction with Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) to send eleven volunteers on twelve-day assignments to provide practical training for Kenyan fish farmers. This - [Creating a long-term sustainable Oyster industry in Tamaulipas, Mexico](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/creating-a-long-term-sustainable-oyster-industry-in-tamaulipas-mexico/) - Under the auspices of the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Council on Australia Latin America Relations (COALAR) has awarded a grant to Aquaculture without Frontiers (Australia) Limited to bring together seafood educators/professionals in Australia and Mexico to strengthen links in business, education, sustainability and applied research creating a long-term sustainable Oyster - [Fish Farmers' Day - India](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/fish-farmers-day-india/) - July 10th is a significant day in the life of Fish Farmers in India. Aquaculture without Frontiers congratulates India, all the fisheries scientists/researchers and all of the fish farmers on its aquaculture success – long may this continue! We are reminded by our good friend, Professor Dinesh Kaippilly, Head of Aquaculture, KUFOS of this very - [AwF Preferred Charity - Building the Innovation Century Summit](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-preferred-charity-building-the-innovation-century-summit/) - AwF has been named as preferred charity for the “ISPIM Innovation Summit: Building the Innovation Century” to be held at RMIT in Melbourne 10-13 December 2017. AISP (Association of International Seafood Professionals) has joined forces with ISPIM (International Society for Professional Innovation Management) in this annual event in which AISP will drive The ‘Blue Economy’ - [Aquaculture without Frontiers: Helping Develop “Restructured” Fish Products in Mexico](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/aquaculture-without-frontiers-helping-develop-restructured-fish-products-in-mexico/) - In Mexico Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) has developed a Memorandum of Understanding with the new Universidad Tecnológica del Mar de Tamaulipas (UTMarT) based in La Pesca, Soto La Marina in the state of Tamaulipas. Newly appointed UTMarT Rector, Dr. Antonio Garza de Yta, has created a buzz, which you can feel with both the staff - [IMPORTANT NOTE: There is no link between our organization and Aquaculture without Frontiers CIO based in the UK](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/important-note-there-is-no-link-between-our-organization-and-aquaculture-without-frontiers-cio-based-in-the-uk/) - We are aware that the UK organization is continuing to use the name ‘Aquaculture without Frontiers’ or as we are known ‘AwF’ instead of their full and correct name. The Boards of Aquaculture without Frontiers, Aquaculture without Frontiers (Australia) Ltd and Aquaculture without Frontiers (Latin America) are in total agreement that the UK organization calling - [AQUACULTURE AMERICA 2018 -- 19-22 February 2018](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/aquaculture-america-2018-19-22-february-2018/) - SESSION: Aquaculture without Frontiers – Development, Welfare and Poverty Alleviation We are pleased to advise that AwF Directors, Sally Krueger and Dave Conley, will Co-Chair our Session in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2018 and whilst we anticipate it will contain lots of our regular presenters we are working on some innovative ideas. We welcome your involvement in - [Travel Award for Women’s Participation at APA17](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/travel-award-for-womens-participation-at-apa17/) - WAS-APC is providing the opportunity for female aquaculture people to attend Asia Pacific Aquaculture 2017 in Kuala Lumpur from 24-27 July 2017. Funding for this opportunity is provided by WAS-APC, and Aquaculture without Frontiers facilitated the process. AwF thanks all who applied, the dedicated judges and WAS-APC for their contribution and is pleased to congratulate the - [Live webcast from Melbourne: Aquaculture - getting the facts instead of opinions](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/live-webcast-from-melbourne-aquaculture-getting-the-facts-instead-of-opinions/) - Live webcast from Melbourne: Aquaculture - getting the facts instead of opinions https://webcast.gigtv.com.au/Mediasite/Play/104f10f24a114d3b9642a22778cca12b1d - ["What can we all do to support Volunteers?"](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/what-can-we-all-do-to-support-volunteers/) - We all know how valuable volunteers are. Their energy, innovative ideas, connections and enthusiasm are priceless; their ability to help us achieve our mission is vital. How best can we celebrate, value, recognise and reward volunteers for their generous contribution? Follow this link and see how you can help answer this question. - [Celebrating National Volunteers Week (NVW)](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/celebrating-national-volunteers-week-nvw/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) relies heavily on people who are prepared to devote time and effort to the cause – without this most generous gift we could never have achieved anything like what we have over the years. We salute all volunteers but we are especially keen to support our own people during this special - [San Antonio - Women in Aquaculture](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/san-antonio-women-in-aquaculture/) - Roy Palmer was invited to speak at the "Women in Aquaculture" Session highlighting how AwF's Women/Gender Network had now expanded to almost 700 members. He mentioned that women are generally not included in aquaculture policy agendas and it was necessary for all countries to give some priority to gender in practical and policy programs. Whilst the 2014 - [San Antonio Activities](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/san-antonio-activities/) - A feature for Aquaculture without Frontiers at the American Aquaculture event in San Antonio, Texas 19-22 February 2017 was the presentation by AwF Director, Dr Albert GJ Tacon (Aquatic Farms Limited, Kaneohe, Hawaii). Albert and his co-writer, Dr Marc Metian (International Atomic Energy Agency, Environmental Laboratories, Monaco) dedicated the paper "Food Matters: Fish, Income and - [AwF celebrates all Women involved in Aquaculture on International Women’s Day](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-celebrates-all-women-involved-in-aquaculture-on-international-womens-day/) - Since we started the Women/Gender Network we have learnt such a lot about the fantastic work that so many women are doing globally in aquaculture – some of whom have been recognised by our Woman of the Month award and have inspired us so much that we wish to share their stories with a wider audience. - [African Partnership To Benefit Aquaculture](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/african-partnership-to-benefit-aquaculture/) - The African Association of Agricultural Economists (AAAE) will partner with volunteer aid organization Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) to improve outcomes in disadvantaged communities by focusing efforts on sustainable aquaculture. The new agreement links both organizations to closer collaboration and will see AwF working towards including economic profiling in its projects designed to measure the outcomes - [Aquaculture America 2017](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/aquaculture-america-2017/) - San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter SAN ANTONIO 19-22 FEBRUARY Aquaculture’s favorite Charity, Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF), will be represented twice on the program. On Tuesday 21 February AwF will be presenting ‘Pardon Our Progress – AwF Women/Gender’, at 11.45 in the Women in Aquaculture Session being held in Salon B. This presentation will highlight how the - [WAS-APC Travel Award for Women's Participation at APA17 Kuala Lumpur](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/was-apc-travel-award-for-womens-participation-at-apa17-kuala-lumpur/) - AwF thanks WAS-APC for the donation of USD500 in return for AwF facilitating the selection process of their Travel Award for Women's Participation at APA17 in Kuala Lumpur 24-27 July 2017. WAS-APC is providing the opportunity for female aquaculture people to attend Asia Pacific Aquaculture 2017 from 24-27 July 2017. Funding for this opportunity is - [New Year Release](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/new-year-release/) - "Never look back, except for an occasional glance, look ahead and plan for the future. Success is not built on past laurels, but rather on a continuous activity. Keep busy searching out new ideas and, experimentally, keep ahead of the times, or at least up with them." Dorothy Draper To all: our volunteers the people - [Elite Trainer - Exemplary impacts in the Aquacultural Sector](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/elite-trainer-exemplary-impacts-in-the-aquacultural-sector/) - World Aquaculture Society Director and President of Aquaculture without Frontiers Latin America, Dr Antonio Garza de Yta said ”I cannot believe there could be anyone more qualified as AwF’s Woman of the Month than Karen Veverica” - AwF's Woman of the Month for November. He added “Karen is the BEST trainer I have ever seen - [AwF International Council Formed](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-international-council-formed/) - AwF has formalized the working relationships between the different AwF Groups to ensure that there is consistency and cohesiveness in the worldwide operations of AwF as a charity. At present there are three (3) affiliated AwF organisations around the world – USA (Americas region), Australia (Oceania region) and recently Latin America (based in Mexico). The - [Capstone Project sees Re-launch of Website](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/capstone-project-sees-re-launch-of-website/) - “As I went through the 'aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org' website, I was delighted to see all valuable articles on aquaculture world in it,” was a comment we received totally out of the blue and, as a result of this, we now have a new person who is going to volunteer to add his skills to AwF. This is - [Ornamental Actions Assist Women and Trade](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/ornamental-actions-assist-women-and-trade/) - We are delighted to announce Dr. Amonrat Sermwatanakul as our WoM for October (delayed in respect for the much revered King of Thailand); a well-deserved nominee as she is the National focal point for fisheries in Thailand having over 30 years’ experience in aquaculture extension and research. Amonrat is renowned for her outstanding work empowering - [Creation of a Legacy of Aquaculture Research Programs](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/creation-of-a-legacy-of-aquaculture-research-programs/) - Since the early 1980’s Dr Hillary Egna has built a legacy of aquaculture research programs focused on helping small-holder aquaculture so it is with enormous pleasure that we honor Dr Egna as AwF’s Woman of the Month for September 2016. Hillary’s outstanding contribution to aquaculture began some 30 years ago after she was appointed Director - [AwF WoM put the heat on Climate Change](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-wom-put-the-heat-on-climate-change/) - AwF was pleased to announce Dr Madhumita Mukherjee as woman of the month for August 2016 at the ‘FishAdapt: Global Conference on Climate Change Adaptation for Fisheries and Aquaculture’ in Bangkok yesterday. Three AwF WoM ensured that certain important items will remain high on the Climate Change agenda. Meryl (January 2016) took up the case - [Championing safe aquaculture produce](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/championing-safe-aquaculture-produce/) - Betty More and her husband Bill have been immersed in seafood since they were married in 1961 and together they have formed a formidable force in the aquaculture sector. Aquaculture without Frontiers wishes to acknowledge Betty’s amazingly resilient contribution to aquaculture and with great pleasure gives Betty More the Woman of the Month award for - [Vakkom and Beyond](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/vakkom-and-beyond/) - Following the approval of the Vakkom Project ‘Empowerment of unemployed local women of Vakkom Panchayath, Kerala State, India through aquaculture intervention’ and with support of Rabo Share4More Foundation; our Kerala partners, Organic Life; the President, S.Venuji, Vakkom Gramapanchayat; the State Government of Kerala through the Hon Minister for Fisheries and Traditional Industries, Smt. J. Mercykutty - [Championing Aquaculture through International Leadership](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/championing-aquaculture-through-international-leadership/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers has great pleasure to announce Dr Doris Soto as our ‘Woman of the Month’ for June 2016. Doris has worked tirelessly within a male dominated global government organisation not only promoting aquaculture but also endeavouring to create a culture that is more conducive to women’s involvement. Along her journey she has - [Leading the battle against ‘invisible malnourishment'](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/leading-the-battle-against-invisible-malnourishment/) - AwF’s woman of the month award for May goes to Dr Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted for the exceptional contribution her work has made in creating food-based systems to overcome micronutrient deficiencies in low-income countries across Asia and Africa. Shakuntala is currently Research Program Leader, Value Chains and Nutrition at WorldFish. Shakuntala’s work focuses on the potential - [An inspirational advocate for gender equality in Africa](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/4083-2/) - AwF's Woman of the Month award for April goes to Professor Stella Williams now retired from the Department of Agricultural Economics, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) formerly known as the University of Ife in Nigeria. Stella is a truly outstanding scholar, activist and policy advisor on gender and Fisheries Economics in Nigeria. Women make highly significant - [Travel and Scholarship Grants Finalised for APA16](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/travel-and-scholarship-grants-finalised-for-apa16/) - Grand City, Surabaya, Indonesia – 26-29 April 2016 WAS-APC is excited to announce the awards finalised for both the Travel Grants and Student Scholarships for the upcoming APA16. The awardees are: Female students (each of whom will receive USD1000 to assist with accommodation and travel and WAS-APC will organize and pay registration for the event): - [Historic Boston Meeting for AwF](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/historic-boston-meeting-for-awf/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) held its first board meeting on the east coast USA during the annual Seafood Expo North America (SENA) event in Boston, Mass on 7 March amongst many thousands of seafood professionals. SENA is recognized as the largest seafood event held in North America and is celebrating its 36th year attracting buyers - [Leading by example](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/leading-by-example/) - AwF is delighted to announce the woman of the month for March, Indah Susilowati, who is a Professor in the Faculty of Economics and Business based at Diponegoro University, Semarang Indonesia. Since undertaking her Master and PhD programs in resource economics at the University of Putra in Malaysia, she has published extensively on her - [Loaves and fishes - Charity formed for milling and aquaculture](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/loaves-and-fishes-charity-formed-for-milling-and-aquaculture/) - The Charity Commission of the UK has confirmed the registration of Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF UK), as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. AwF (UK) CIO will have a few differences to AwF (USA-Global) and AwF (Australia) in that it will connect with the milling and grain industry as well as its usual connections with the seafood - [Veikila Vuki: Cultivating the sharing of information on aqua women](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/veikila-vuki-cultivating-the-sharing-of-information-on-aqua-women/) - AwF is thrilled to announce Dr. Veikila Vuki as the Woman of the Month for February 2016! There are numerous challenges facing women striving to make social changes in the aquaculture and fisheries arena. Firstly, female advocates, experts and researchers are scarce in this domain and are often unique in their institutes; secondly they are - [FAU’s Harbor Branch, Aquaculture without Frontiers Partner to Alleviate Poverty and Malnutrition](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/faus-harbor-branch-aquaculture-without-frontiers-partner-to-alleviate-poverty-and-malnutrition/) - BOCA RATON, Fla. (January 27, 2016) — The old proverbial saying, “Give a Man a Fish and You Feed Him for a Day. Teach a Man to Fish and You Feed Him for a Lifetime,” aptly describes the newly-formed partnership between FAU’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI) and Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF), a global nonprofit - [Women’s Travel Grant for Participation at APA16](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/womens-travel-grant-for-participation-at-apa16/) - WAS-APC is providing the opportunity for female aquaculture people to attend Asia Pacific Aquaculture 2016 (26 to 29 April 2016). Funding for this opportunity is provided by WAS-APC, and Aquaculture without Frontiers is facilitating the process. There are three (3) grants available x USD1000 which are aimed to assist with accommodation and travel and WAS-APC - [Student Travel Scholarships for Participation at APA16](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/student-travel-scholarships-for-participation-at-apa16/) - WAS-APC is providing the opportunity for Students to attend Asia Pacific Aquaculture 2016 (26 to 29 April 2016). Funding for this opportunity is provided by WAS-APC, and Aquaculture without Frontiers is facilitating the process. There are five (5) scholarships available x USD500 which are aimed to assist with accommodation and travel and WAS-APC will organise - [True Gender Champion Recognised](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/true-gender-champion-recognised/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers is delighted to announce Dr. Meryl Williams as the first woman of the month for 2016! Meryl’s extensive and continuing contribution to international research in fisheries and aquaculture, and advocacy of women and gender in aquaculture is an inspiration to women globally. For the past 40 years, Meryl has worked tirelessly in - [Ornamental Aquaculture Club Kerala](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/ornamental-aquaculture-club-kerala/) - As an additional program to the Vakkom project announced earlier in the week Organic Life (OL) and Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) today organised a Workshop on nurturing the entrepreneurship opportunities in aquarium fish seed production, culture and trade among the unemployed youth of Kerala State, India at Snehasena Hall, Kaloor, Ernakulam, Cochin. The inauguration was - [Potential Eel Culture – Western Victoria](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/potential-eel-culture-western-victoria/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers involvement AwF was recently invited to a meeting to discuss options for reviving the culturing of short fin Eels at Lake Condah. The request was made by Deakin University, with whom we have an MOU to share and partner in like-minded projects. Communication between the Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation and - [Welcome to Vakkom](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/welcome-to-vakkom/) - Mrs. Geeji Madathil Tharanath, President, Organic Life (OL), a young and energetic NGO organisation based in Thiruvnanthapuram, Kerala commented on signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) “We are wishing to develop long-term cooperative relations with international technical experts on aquaculture and especially to develop cultural and social interchange through mutual assistance - [Recognition for Special Filipina During IWSP](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/recognition-for-special-filipina-during-iwsp/) - This is the week when the world celebrates International Week of Science and Peace (IWSP) – it is when we acknowledge activities related to the study and dissemination of information on the links between progress in science and technology and maintenance of peace and security; and promote international co-operation among scientists. AwF is therefore very - [Timor Leste - Hatching a Plan](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/timor-leste-hatching-a-plan/) - Earlier in the year Aquaculture without Frontiers agreed a Memorandum of Understanding with CERES Global, which is a project of the not-for-profit CERES community Environment Park in Melbourne, and slowly and surely the organisations have been exploring ideas. CERES Global has been building long term relationships with a number of international communities over the past - [Update VEGA with AwF](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/update-vega-with-awf/) - Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA) manage programs all over the developing world. VEGA believe that increasing economic growth is the best way to help people lift themselves out of poverty and improve their quality of life. Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) are the only specialist Aquaculture group within VEGA and we aim to engage with - [AwF Continues to Diversify](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-continues-to-diversify/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) Executive Director, Roy Palmer, announcing a new Board appointment said “We are absolutely thrilled that Mary Larkin, Executive Vice President of Diversified Communications, has agreed to join our Board of Directors.“ Mary joined Diversified in 1995, has been involved with the seafood industry since early 1996 and continues to oversee Seafood - [Award for an Aussie Champ](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/award-for-an-aussie-champ/) - Our October Award for AwF Woman of the Month is announced on the day an FAO Round Table Meeting entitled ‘Shaping an International Network for Women in the Seafood Industry’ is taking place in Vigo, Spain. AwF congratulates Dr Ann Fleming for her selection as our October Woman of the Month. Ann was the Manager - [AwF Fundraising Dinner 5 February 2016](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-fundraising-dinner-5-february-2016/) - AwF is grateful to the GOHWell Foundation for enabling us to have a Charity Dinner on Friday 5 February at the Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium as part of the GOHWell Summit. Our group of AwF Melbourne volunteers is aiming to make this a very special night to raise funds for some specific projects we are - [AWARD FOR COLOMBIAN CHAMPION (Premio para el campeón colombiano)](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/award-for-colombian-champion-premio-para-el-campeon-colombiano/) - The story of Ruth Uribe Quintero in aquaculture began in 2007. Through her passion, training and hard work Ruth became the president of the association AMENM (Asociación de Mujeres Esperanza Nueva La Murraposa) (Women's Association the Murraposa Nueva Esperanza). AMENM began as an initiative of 60 rural women in the city of Ibagué, Tolima, Colombia, - [First Award for Latin America](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/first-award-for-latin-america/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers is very pleased to announce that Veronica Esquivel Medina from Mazatlán, Mexico is our Woman of the Month for July. This is the first such award presented to anyone in Latin America. A current leader for all women who are working in the fisheries and aquaculture sector in Mexico, Veronica is an - [The Ultimate Sacrifice](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/the-ultimate-sacrifice/) - The AwF Women’s Network decided to break with the regular Woman of the Month Award for June and dedicate the June 2015 award to Paula Kantor, someone who has made the ultimate sacrifice in her untiring efforts with WorldFish on the gender transformative approach and specifically through work in Bangladesh and Zambia. We appreciate the - [Celebrating Buddha's Birthday](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/celebrating-buddhas-birthday/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers has a big week being an affiliate of World Aquaculture Society and heavily engaged in WA2015 which starts on 26 May in Jeju, an incredibly beautiful and popular island in South Korea. We happened to have arrived in Jeju at the beginning of South Korea’s 4-day birthday celebrations for Buddha. There are - [Award for Filipina Champion](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/award-for-philippino-champion/) - Professor Arlyn Mandas has been selected as the AwF Woman of the Month for May 2015. We honour Arlyn in working with the Aquaculture Department, College of Fisheries, Mindanao State University in the Philippines for the last 20 years, engaging with the aquaculture students and assisting the rural and urban people whose livelihood is fish - [Travel Grant Selection Finalised](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/travel-grant-selection-finalised/) - Three well deserving female candidates are now planning their trip to Jeju as a result of this excellent competition but regrettably many other excellent applicants missed out. The applications roared in and the judges completed their task. Their report states “We all remarked on the high standard of all applications making the contest extremely close - [AwF Woman of the Month – December 2014](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-woman-of-the-month-december-20/) - Following a unanimous decision by the AwF Women’s Network Committee we are very pleased to announce that our inaugural ‘Woman of the Month’ for December 2014 is Dr. Jennifer Cobcroft BSc PhD, Research Fellow at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania. Jenny surpasses all of the criteria relating to AwF processes - [AwF Woman of the Month - February 2015](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-woman-of-the-month-february-2015/) - Dr T.V. Anna Mercy, Professor, KUFOS, Panangad, Kerala, India Problems with communications over the festive season meant that we had to delay our processes for our monthly award and had to miss January…. February sees unanimous approval for Dr Anna Mercy, a professor at College of Fisheries, Panangad since 1984 and there can be no doubting - [Flower for April](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/flower-for-april/) - April is either spring or Fall/Autumn depending on your hemisphere. Either way the period has a strong connection with all species of flower and it so happens that this month AwF can celebrate a very remarkable Flower - Dr. Flower Ezekiel Msuya. This month we honour our first African continent Woman of the Month, Dr. - [Unique, Refreshing and a Very Special Person](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/unique-refreshing-and-a-very-special-person/) - The month of March is a special time as we get to enjoy and promote International Woman’s Day (8 March) and so it is with great pleasure and pride that we announce that Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) Woman of the Month for March is May Myat Noe Lwin, known affectionately as Noe Noe. Both supporters of - [Travel Grants for Jeju](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/travel-grants-for-jeju/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers is pleased to announce the opportunity for females engaged in aquaculture to apply for travel grant funding kindly provided by WAS-APC for their members.* This is the opportunity to attend World Aquaculture 2015 in Jeju 26-30 May 2015. There are three (3) grants available x USD1500 which are aimed to cover accommodation and - [International Women's Day 8 March 2015](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/international-womens-day-8-march-2015/) - Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. Helen Keller Very few women are directly involved in traditional fisheries activities, either due to the physical strain and the long hours away from home and family, or because of social taboos, customs, and beliefs which prohibit them from boarding fishing vessels. Women are - [AwF on the move for the next period](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-on-the-move-for-the-next-period/) - 'AwF on the Move for the Next Period' has been published in the March 2015 edition of the World Aquaculture Magazine. It has been crafted as a follow-up from the excellent article written by Michael New which explained the important first ten years of AwF. There was a need to explain to those involved in the early days of - [New Board Member announced](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/new-board-member-announced/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers Executive Director, Roy Palmer, announcing the new appointment said “We are very pleased that Mr. Gorjan Nikolik, Senior Aquaculture Analyst with Rabobank has agreed to join our Board of Directors. His involvement will add enormous value to our aquaculture knowledge and experience. Understanding all of the intricacies of finance and investment is an - [Donate to AwF via Amazon](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/donate-to-awf-via-amazon/) - Thanks to Amazon, you are now able to make a donation to AwF when you buy through their website. You simply nominate on your Amazon account that whenever you buy any product this donation is made, then when you buy product via AmazonSmile, Amazon contributes 0.5% of your eligible purchases to Aquaculture without Frontiers. You - [Deakin partnership with Aquaculture without Frontiers to support sustainable communities](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/deakin-partnership-with-aquaculture-without-frontiers-to-support-sustainable-communities/) - Deakin University will partner with aid organisation Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) to improve outcomes in disadvantaged communities using sustainable aquaculture farming. The new partnership between Deakin aquaculture and marine sciences experts and AwF will include research programs designed to improve the nutrition and health within communities and to foster social and economic development. “We are - [Following Mardi Gras](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/following-mardi-gras/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers is hitting the road next month and will be centering its activities on New Orleans and the American Aquaculture event which follows the famous Mardi Gras. “I doubt if we will be parading in all the fancy costumes as we have some serious activities like the AwF Board Meeting, a General Meeting - [‘Aquaculture without Frontiers’ Launched in Australia](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/aquaculture-without-frontiers-launched-in-australia/) - Aquaculture, the farming of aquatic organisms, including fish, molluscs, crustaceans and aquatic plants, is rapidly becoming one of the biggest contributors to sustainable food production for the world. In many developing countries, aquaculture at subsistence level is already an important source of both income and nutrition for millions of families and, when aggregated, is a - [Kuching MoU](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/kuching-mou/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers is very excited to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which took place on 10 December in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia and gives some indication of the importance of our organisation into the future. The signing of the MoU with partners STEM States Incorporated and the Association of International Seafood - [Celebrating International Volunteers Day (5 December)](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/celebrating-international-volunteers-day-5-december/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) relies heavily on people who are prepared to devote time and effort to the cause – without this most generous gift we could never have achieved anything like what we have over the years. We salute all volunteers but we are especially keen to support our own people on this special - [Women’s Network – Hitting the Road](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/womens-network-hitting-the-road/) - Our Women’s Network was unofficially launched when 5 members from the AwF Women’s Network presented at the 5th Gender in Aquaculture and Fisheries (GAF5) symposium in Lucknow, India as part of the 10th Indian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (10IFAF) of the Asian Fisheries Society Indian Branch. Of those 5 members one is AwF (Australia) Ltd - [US Aid Grant Announced](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/us-aid-grant-announced/) - The University of Arizona has been awarded a $1,729,000 grant from USAID to serve as the implementing partner for “Developing a Sustainable Seafood Industry Infrastructure in Burma (Myanmar)”. The project, starting in October 2014 and running for three years, is a partnership between University of Arizona and Yangon and Pathein Universities in Myanmar and the - [Young Tasmanians Lead by Example](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/young-tasmanians-lead-by-example/) - The evening of the 22 October will go down in Aquaculture without Frontier’s (AwF) history as the starting point of its Australian organisation thanks heavily to the students and staff at the Huon Valley Trade Training Centre (HVTTC), especially Steve Harrison. A full complement of fifty people attended the event and were treated to a - [EAS honours eminent aquaculture figure Michael New](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/eas-honours-eminent-aquaculture-figure-michael-new/) - At the opening session of its Aquaculture Europe 2014 event in Donostia-San Sebastián in Spain on October 14th, the European Aquaculture Society (EAS[1]) gave its Honorary Life Membership Award to Michael New, for his long-term contribution to the development of aquaculture and the activities of the Society. AE2014 was attended by almost 1500 participants from - [AwF New Secretariat - Volunteers](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-new-secretariat-announced/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Liew as Secretariat for the Volunteers Network. Roy Palmer, President and Executive Director, AwF, said “We are absolutely delighted that Paul has offered his considerable skills to service our Volunteer Network. AwF has entered a new era and it is important, if we are - [Aquaculture hub to assist in fight against hunger](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/aquaculture-hub-to-assist-in-fight-against-hunger/) - As we approach World Food Day (16 October), Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) is excited to announce that we have joined the Alliance Against Hunger and Malnutrition (AAHM). AAHM Coordinator, Ms. Marie-Christine Laporte, said, “The Alliance Against Hunger and Malnutrition is a forward-thinking global initiative that links like-minded organizations and institutions that are involved in the - [Latest information on women's issues](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/latest-information-on-womens-issues/) - We bring to your attention these recent reports relating to various women's issues: Why the emphasis must be on women Involvement of Rural Women 100 seafood CEOs, one woman _ Undercurrent News AwF made a presentation at the Women in Aquaculture session at World Aquaculture Adelaide in June specifically highlighting how important women were in - [Food Security & Nutrition – HLPE Speaks](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/food-security-nutrition-hlpe-speaks/) - Food security exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life. Food security and nutrition is everyone’s business. The Committee on World Food Security (CFS) was set up in 1974 and the - [Fish Farming Project in Nepal Wins](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-fish-farming-project-in-nepal-wins/) - Chikondano Faith Chisala, reports that the “Sustainable Fish Farming Project”, proposed to provide 500 families in the Baseri village of Nepal with funding to start fish farms, recently won a grant of USD 7,500 from the Resolution Project Social Venture Challenge. The challenge was a competition among aspiring entrepreneurs who attended the seventh annual Clinton - [Eat fish for one night; help feed the world fish for the future](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/eat-fish-for-one-night-help-feed-the-world-fish-for-the-future/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) is excited to announce the start of its Global Schools & Students Network in Australia and specifically wants to thank Steve Harrison, the Huon Valley Trade Training Centre (HVTTC) and all of the students. The students have started a project to raise the awareness of AwF and its work and this - [FAO-COFI Approves Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-scale Fisheries](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/fao-cofi-approves-guidelines-for-securing-sustainable-small-scale-fisheries/) - The first ever international instrument dedicated entirely to an immensely important sector finally recognises the massive role of small-scale fisheries. The Guidelines can be seen here http://www.fao.org/cofi/23885-09a60857a289b96d28c31433643996c84.pdf Nicole Franz is Fishery Policy Analyst at FAO and she wrote a blog for Global Partnership for Oceans (see full detail at http://www.globalpartnershipforoceans.org/fao-adopts-small-scale-fisheries-guidelines) We have taken the liberty - [AwF agrees action agenda](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-agrees-action-agenda/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) Executive Committee met last weekend and is pleased with progress being made and has agreed on an action agenda for the rest of the year. Utilising its affiliation status with the World Aquaculture Society the organisation has held sessions and meetings in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Dec 2013); Seattle, USA - [African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) - opportunity](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/african-women-in-agricultural-research-and-development-award-opportunity/) - African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is a career-development program that equips top women agricultural scientists across sub-Saharan Africa to accelerate agricultural gains by strengthening their research and leadership skills, through tailored fellowships. AWARD is a catalyst for innovations with high potential to contribute to the prosperity and well-being of African smallholder farmers, - [Silent Auction & Library](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/silent-auction-library/) - During the recent World Aquaculture Conference held in Adelaide we conducted a Silent Auction to raise funds for AwF. We had 11 items to auction, including: 3 framed photographs which were prize winners of the photograph competition run by International Aquafeed – thanks to the sponsors of the activity for their generosity in enabling us to have - [Volunteers Update](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/volunteers-update/) - We have 15 new volunteers who have registered since 18 May 2014 and we continue to build our list. Thank you to those who have made this commitment. Our Volunteer Coordinators, Cormac and Ignacio, will be in touch with you very soon. In the meantime, you will be pleased to know that we are expecting - [Aquaculture & Forests](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/aquaculture-forests/) - In a recent study published in Nature Communications it has been suggested that deforestation is reducing the amount of leaf litter falling into rivers and lakes, resulting in less food being available to fish. Lead author Andrew Tanentzap from the University of Cambridge's Department of Plant Sciences said "We found fish that had almost 70% - [Creating & Nurturing AwF for Growth](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/creating-nurturing-awf-for-growth/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers is pleased to announce its program for World Aquaculture Adelaide 2014 (WAA14) which will be taking place at the new Adelaide Convention Centre between 7 & 11 June 2014. A Silent Auction will be held during the period of the WAA14 Trade Show and that will be our main focus for promotion - [Updating AwF to meet the challenges of the new world "International Aquafeed" May-June 2014](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-column-by-roy-palmer-in-international-aquafeed-may-june-2014/) - Our regular column in International Aquafeed magazine's May-June 2014 issue explains what AwF is doing about updating to meet the new challenges of our world, including making a few changes to our website. We would welcome any comments or suggestions to value-add to what we have done. Updating to meet the challenges of the new world Become involved! - [Connections between Hunger, Poverty & Nutrition](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/connections-between-hunger-poverty-nutrition/) - Hunger and poverty are words we often hear, but for most of us, we have little — if any — personal experience of either here in Australia. Yet for a large proportion of the world, it is part of the daily struggle for life, and an estimated 1 billion people still go to bed hungry - [A decade of volunteering service for the poor in developing countries](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/3027/) - Thanks to WAS (especially Editor-in-Chief John Hargreaves) we re-publish this article from World Aquaculture magazine Vol 45, Nr 1 March 2014. The article was written by our Patron and Founder, Michael New OBE, and gives a wonderful description of the first ten years of our Charity. Everyone who has been involved has been mentioned and - [Global perspectives on sustainable food security and nutrition for fisheries and aquaculture](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/global-perspectives-on-sustainable-food-security-and-nutrition-for-fisheries-and-aquaculture/) - Excellent presentation given at North Atlantic Seafood Forum in Bergen by Gro-Ingunn Hemre (FSN Presentation), National Institute of Nutrition and Seafood Research (NIFES) based on the United Nations Committee on World Food Security and their High Level Panel of Experts. The full report, ‘The Role of Sustainable Fisheries & Aquaculture for Food Security and Nutrition’ - [AwF Session at American Aquaculture, Seattle – 12 February 2014](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-session-at-american-aquaculture-seattle-12-february-2014/) - Co-Chairs Antonio Garza d’Yta and Roy Palmer welcomed everyone to the session and opened with Gleyn Bledsoe presenting “Aquaculture as a Successful and Sustainable Instrument for Affecting Economic Recovery and Development in a Post War Environment”. What a harrowing story this was highlighting how women, children and the poor/needy are always the most disadvantaged in - [AwF Session at Asian Pacific Aquaculture, Ho Chi Minh City - December 2013](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-session-at-asian-pacific-aquaculture-ho-chi-minh-city-december-2013/) - The Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) session at the Asian Pacific Aquaculture Conference and Trade Show 10-13 December 2013 in Ho Chi Minh City covered many aspects of both the history of the organisation and the current work and future directions of the organisation. The overall conference, which attracted about 2,500 delegates, emphasized the need for - [Aquaculture without Frontiers - helping global food security](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/aquaculture-without-frontiers-helping-global-food-security-2/) - By Nicki Holmyard, SeafoodSource contributing editor Hunger and poverty are words we often hear, but have little — if any — personal experience with. Yet for a large part of the world, it is part of the daily struggle for life. One in eight people in the world, (around 850 million) are currently estimated to - [AwF Volunteers update](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-volunteers-update/) - We are delighted to announce that Cormac O’Sullivan (Canada) and Ignacio Llorente Garcia (Spain) have agreed to work with AwF to ensure that we have a better system and arrangement with the marvellous volunteers who have engaged with our organization. Cormac has spent a lot of time to get the database up to date and - [AwF making plans in Seattle](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-making-plans-in-seattle/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers is pleased to announce that it will hold an open meeting for all those people interested in sharing ideas for the future activities of the organisation. Roy Palmer, Chief Executive, said “The meeting will take place between 4 and 6 pm on Sunday 9 February in Room 307 at Washington State Convention - [Start Friday 13th with some Stirring Stories of Aquaculture](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/start-friday-13th-with-some-stirring-stories-of-aquaculture/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) Executive Director, Roy Palmer said, "It is fantastic that we have so many excellent contributors for the AwF session at the Asian Pacific Aquaculture Conference and Trade Show scheduled from 10-13 December 2013 in Ho Chi Minh City. The conference emphasizes the need for the whole industry to take a more - [Aquaculture 2013: Aquaculture's role in the 'First 1000 Days of Life'](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/aquaculture-2013-aquacultures-role-in-the-first-1000-days-of-life/) - Speaking at the 'Aquaculture 2013: To the Next 40 Years of Sustainable Global Aquaculture' conference in Gran Canaria, Spain, Shakuntala Thislted, Worldfish, the '1000 days' project and discussed how aquaculture can contribute to giving children the best start in life and help raise a country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The '1000 days' project promotes good - [AwF Directors use plenary sessions to get message out at Gran Canaria conference](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-directors-use-plenary-sessions-to-get-message-out-at-gran-canaria-conference/) - Around 400 participants joined last week's meeting held in Las Palmas to mark the first four decades of the journal Aquaculture which continues to be the mainstream journal of the sector. This period parallels the rise of modern aquaculture and gave an opportunity to reflect on progress and celebrate the future. The conference was marked - [AwF-Nepal Phase II project final report received](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-nepal-phase-ii-project-final-report-received/) - The final report of our AwF-Nepal Phase II project was received and is now posted on our projects page; you can view it by clicking here. Highlights of the report include: Within the limited project funding of US$15,290 (+Overhead), a total of 90 fish ponds were constructed in two years’ time to benefit more than 400 - [New AwF column by Roy Palmer in International Aquafeed Nov-Dec 2013](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-column-by-roy-palmer-in-international-aquafeed/) - Our regular column in International Aquafeed magazine's Nov-Dec 2013 issue contains an update about our first Aquaculture Learning Center (ALC) in Mexico written by AwF executive director Roy Palmer. To read it click here. - [Aqua-Spark global investment fund launches new website](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/aqua-spark-global-investment-fund-launches-new-website/) - A new innovative investment fund that addresses the planet's health and food security while generating a high economic return through investing in AQUACULTURE. Aqua-Spark is a global investment fund based in Utrecht, the Netherlands that makes investments in sustainable aquaculture businesses that generate investment returns, while creating positive social and environmental impact. The fund invests - [Aquaculture without Frontiers WAS Nashville session now online](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/aquaculture-without-frontiers-was-nashville-session-now-online/) - The Aquaculture Communications Group (ACG) is pleased to announce that the multimedia proceedings of the Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) special session held during the World Aquaculture 2013 conference in Nashville, USA, are now available for viewing online; please click here. The special session, containing 7 presentations by AwF Directors and Ambassadors, provides an overview of - [AwF Director Dave Conley attends McGill Conference on Global Food Security](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-director-dave-conley-attends-mcgill-conference-on-global-food-security/) - McGill’s 6th Conference on Global Food Security took place in Montreal, Canada on 8-9 October 2013 with about 300 participants from Canada, USA, UK, Ethopia, Kenya, Haiti and numerous other nations in both developed and developing regions of the world. The theme of the conference this year was Strategies against Food Security and Hunger and - [Connecticut high school raises $500 for AwF](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/connecticut-high-school-raises-500-for-awf/) - Marine Science Magnet High School (www.marinesciencemagnet.org) located in Groton, CT, USA organized a successful fundraising event that garnered $500 for AwF. Eric Litvinoff, the Aquaculture teacher at the school, is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island. He learned about AwF from one of his professors, Dr. Barry Costa-Pierce, and that information came to - [Nandeesha Medical Assistance Fund update](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/nandeesha-medical-assistance-fund-update/) - Courtesy of several colleagues and friends, we have the following update on our efforts to raise funds to pay Dr Nandeesha’s medical expenses after his unfortunate passing last December 2012. Recent details provided by Ms Nandeesha indicate that total contributions from all sources amounted to INR 3.5 million (USD 64,800 approx) and were applied to - [AwF contribution to Forum for Agricultural Risk Management in Development](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-contribution-to-forum-for-agricultural-risk-management-in-development/) - AwF Executive Director Roy Palmer and Director Dave Conley contributed to the recent edition of the World Bank's FARMD Focus on Risk Management in the Aquaculture Sector. From Issue No. 13 - Forum for Agricultural Risk Management in Development - Dear Colleague, Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing food production sectors. Aquaculture faces risks similar - [Sustainable Food Systems for Food Security and Nutrition - World Food Day 2013](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/fao-sustainable-food-systems-for-food-security-and-nutrition-world-food-day-2013/) - “Sustainable Food Systems for Food Security and Nutrition” will be the focus of World Food Day in 2013. The official World Food Day theme – announced at the start of every year by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) – gives focus to World Food Day observances and helps increase understanding - [McGill Conference on Global Food Security - October 8-9, 2013](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/mcgill-conference-on-global-food-security-october-8-9-2013/) - Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in this exceptional event! Only a few days left…register now! Sixth Annual McGill Conference on Global Food Security - “Strategies against Food Insecurity and Hunger” Join speakers from Africa, Asia, the United Kingdom, USA and Canada as they gather at McGill University from October 8-9, 2013 for the Sixth McGill Conference on Global Food - [Prompt action by AwF on UTMarT collaboration](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/prompt-action-by-awf-on-utmart-collaboration/) - Following the signing of a Cooperation Agreement between Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) and the Universidad Tecnológica Del Mar De Tamaulipas Bicentenario (UTMarT) on 15 September 2013, a number of activities have taken place highlighting the importance that both organisations have placed on the arrangements. Roy Palmer, AwF Executive Director, said, “AwF has immediately appointed Antonio - [ AwF signs ALC cooperation agreement in Mexico](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/alc-collaboration-agreement/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) is pleased to announce that we have signed a Cooperation Agreement with the Universidad Tecnológica Del Mar De Tamaulipas Bicentenario (UTMarT) based at La Pesca, Soto la Marina, Tamaulipas, México. The UTMarT currently offers Technical, Bachelor and Graduate programs in aquaculture and is building a new centre in Tampico. The target - [Novus internship available for 2014 - apply now!](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/novus-internship-available-for-2014-apply-now/) - NOVUS International is offering the chance for an aquaculture student to take part in the Novus World Aquaculture Society (WAS) Internship programme in Vietnam. The four-week internship will be scheduled from June to August, 2014. The intern will work with The Novus Aquaculture Research team on a current project being carried out at the Novus - [Giving hope and empowering through aquaculture](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/giving-hope-and-empowering-through-aquaculture/) - May 2013 issue of International Aquafeed magazine – AwF Blog This is the first of what will be a regular blog/column that will bring you news and information about Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) and the issues that surround our organisation. We are grateful to the magazine in giving us this opportunity. AwF is an organization - [Aquaculture – eradicating hunger?](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/aquaculture-eradicating-hunger/) - July 2013 issue of International Aquafeed magazine – AwF Blog Thank you for the comments I have received following the first version of this regular blog/column that aims to bring you news and information about Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) and the issues that surround our organisation. It seems that poverty and hunger are getting put - [Developing country student support for advanced fisheries and aquaculture economics course](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/developing-country-student-support-for-advanced-fisheries-and-aquaculture-economics-course/) - A Tribute to Prof. M.C. Nandeesha (1957 – 2012) Under the Sponsorship of FAO-FIPM, the organizers will provide 8 bursaries for students from developing countries according to the following specifications: a) Contribution to cover travel, lodging, meals and incidental expenses of four participants from developing countries from the Mediterranean countries, in particular North Africa and - [Literature Review on potential contribution of fish-related activities to food and nutritional security and poverty alleviation](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/literature-review-on-potential-contribution-of-fish-related-activities-to-food-and-nutritional-security-and-poverty-alleviation/) - The objective of this document is to review the literature that has been published so far on the potential contribution of fish-related activities (aquaculture and fisheries) to food and nutritional security and poverty alleviation. This body of literature - which is found essentially in the aquaculture/fisheries literature, but also for some parts in the nutrition - [Aquaculture takes off inTimor-Leste to tackle poverty](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/aquaculture-takes-off-intimor-leste-to-tackle-poverty/) - The government of Timor-Leste has developed a National Aquaculture Development Strategy, designed to help reduce high levels of poverty and chronic malnutrition throughout the country. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Mariano Assanami Sabino, endorsed the strategy stating that combating poverty and malnutrition has been a foremost priority of the government since its independence in 2002. - [Wiley Online Books made available in developing countries via Research4Life](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/wiley-online-books-made-available-in-developing-countries-via-research4life/) - John Wiley & Sons, Inc., recently announced that its 12,200 Online Books would be made available through the Research4Life initiatives of HINARI, AGORA and OARE, benefitting research and academic communities in 80 low- and middle-income countries including Malawi, Cambodia, and Bolivia. Research4Life provides 6,000 institutions in developing countries with free or low cost access to peer-reviewed online content from the - [AwF co-executive director Roy Palmer elected director of World Aquaculture Society](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-co-executive-director-roy-palmer-elected-director-of-world-aquaculture-society/) - Australian aquaculture/seafood veteran Roy Palmer has been named Director of the World Aquaculture Society (WAS) following its 2013 board elections. The international not-for-profit organisation aims to promote sustainable aquaculture by facilitating and strengthening information exchange among academics and the industry. With over 3000 members in over 100 countries, WAS targets high priority issues in aquaculture - [Rebuilding the Tambaks in Aceh](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/rebuilding-the-tambaks-in-aceh/) - Rebuilding the Tambaks in Aceh is a video by Visual Backstories that features Pak Mohammad, a charismatic leader in his village, who works with local and international experts to bring back aquaculture, or rather a polyculture system, to the brackish water ponds (tambaks) following the devastating tsunami on Boxing Day, 2004. AwF Director Kevin Fitzsimmons is shown touring - [Feeding the 9 billion: The tragedy of waste](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/feeding-the-9-billion-the-tragedy-of-waste/) - By 2075, the United Nations’ mid-range projection for global population growth predicts that human numbers will peak at about 9.5 billion people. This means that there could be an extra three billion mouths to feed by the end of the century, a period in which substantial changes are anticipated in the wealth, calorific intake and - [Experienced aquaculture project supervisor wanted in Mozambique](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/experienced-aquaculture-project-supervisor-wanted-in-mozambique/) - The Manda Wilderness Community Trust (MWCT) is seeking an experienced aquaculture project supervisor to work in the Lago District, Niassa Province, Mozambique. Description of Role: Manage and organize the work schedules and progress of an 18 member community association Design and adjust short-term and long-term plans on a grassroots and rural aquaculture project Take frequent - [AwF special session at Aquaculture 2013 in Nashville, USA](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-special-session-at-aquaculture-2013-in-nashville/) - If you are going to Nashville, TN for the Aquaculture 2013 conference, please join us on Friday 22 February at 3:30-5:30 PM for the Aquaculture without Frontiers Special Session chaired by co-executive director, Dave Conley. Session Agenda: 3:30: Dave Conley - AQUACULTURE WITHOUT FRONTIERS: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE 3:45: Kevin Fitzsimmons - AQUACULTURE WITHOUT FRONTIERS FARMER - [Appeal for Nandeesha Medical Assistance Fund halfway to goal](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/appeal-for-nandeesha-medical-assistance-fund-halfway-to-goal/) - The appeal to help pay for the medical expenses incurred by Dr. M.C. Nandeesha’s family in the struggle to save his life has raised a total of USD 42,295 to date; this is 55% of our target amount of USD 77,000. The appeal, launched December 21st, is a combined effort by Aquaculture without Frontiers, World - [Dr. M.C. Nandeesha, 1957-2012](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/dr-m-c-nandeesha-1957-2012/) - It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Dr. Mudnakudu Nandeesha, who succumbed on Dec 27th to complications resulting from a severe heart attack he suffered on November 23rd. Words do not adequately express our feelings at his loss but the Board of Directors would like - [Donations sought for Dr. Mudnakudu Nandeesha ](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/donations-sought-for-dr-mudnakudu-nandeesha/) - Prof. Mudnakudu Nandeesha, widely and affectionately known as “Nandeesha” is a special officer at Tamil Nadu Fisheries University in India, recipient of the World Aquaculture Society fellow award in 2012, board chairman for the Indian Branch of the Asian Fisheries Society and Aquaculture without Frontiers, and member of the Best Aquaculture Practices Standards Oversight Committee - [Student fundraiser nets $700 for AwF at AQUA 2012 in Prague](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/student-fundraiser-nets-700-for-awf-at-aqua-2012-in-prague/) - AwF director David Little and Benedikt Frenzl, president of the EAS student section, reported that the student fundraising raffle netted $712 for AwF’s mission in support of poverty alleviation through aquaculture. Björn Suckow from ttz Bremerhaven won the first prize, a book donated by Nigel Balmforth, Senior Publisher: Life Sciences at Wiley-Blackwell. Turker Bodur from - [Student-organized fundraiser for AwF at AQUA 2012 in Prague](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/student-organized-fundraiser-for-awf-at-aqua-2012-in-prague/) - AwF director David Little has coordinated with European Aquaculture Society (EAS) and World Aquaculture Society (WAS) student groups to organize a raffle with proceeds to benefit AwF's mission of alleviating poverty through aquaculture. The students wanted to have a clear use for the funds raised and have selected the 1000 day movement to draw attention to - [Tilapia aquaculture in Haiti workshop proceedings now available](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/tilapia-aquaculture-in-haiti-workshop-proceedings-now-available/) - After the devastating earthquake in Haiti in 2010, a number of individuals and groups had informal discussions to explore various options for the recovery and redevelopment process. Of specific interest was how aquaculture might be implemented to feed the people and develop commercial enterprises that would enhance the long-term food security of Haiti. A one-day - [Aquaculture without Frontiers: Empowering and giving hope through aquaculture](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/aquaculture-without-frontiers-empowering-and-giving-hope-through-aquaculture/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) was the brainchild of one person following a career spent in researching, travelling and being a part of developing the aquaculture industry as we know it today. AwF roots lay strongly within the World Aquaculture Society family as the concept was formulated by this individual on the back of a presentation - [EAS Honorary Life Membership for Patrick Sorgeloos](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/eas-honorary-life-membership-for-patrick-sorgeloos/) - At the opening plenary session of the AQUA 2012 event, co-organised in Prague by the European and World Aquaculture Societies, Patrick Sorgeloos, AwF Director, and Director of the Laboratory of Aquaculture and the Artemia Reference Center of the University of Ghent in Belgium, was presented with an Honorary Life Membership of EAS. Honorary Life Membership - [Sanjay Pradhan: How open data is changing international aid](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/sanjay-pradhan-how-open-data-is-changing-international-aid/) - How do we make sure that development and aid money actually goes to the people who most need it? Sanjay Pradhan of the World Bank Institute lays out three guidelines to help relief efforts make the most impact -- while curbing corruption. One key: connecting the players who are working to change broken systems with - [2nd Announcement - Global Symposium on Aquatic Resources for Eradicating Hunger and Malnutrition](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/2nd-announcement-global-symposium-on-aquatic-resources-for-eradicating-hunger-and-malnutrition/) - The Global Symposium on Aquatic Resources for Eradicating Hunger and Malnutrition – Opportunities and Challenges will be held on 4-6 December 2012 at the Milagris Convention Centre, Hampanakatta, Mangalore, Karnataka, India. Keynote speakers include Prof. M.S.Swaminathan, Dr. S. Ayyappan, Dr. Meryl Williams, and Mr. Jiansan Jia. All conference details are provided in this poster, or - [International Aquafeed interviews AwF executive director Dave Conley](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/aquaculture-without-frontiers-interview-international-aquafeed/) - I am really excited about the next issue of International Aquafeed, in particular the interview with Dave Conley, Executive Director, Aquaculture without Frontiers, Canada. We chatted for ages and it was a real struggle to edit the piece down to just one page. So I thought I'd share the whole interview here. - [New global partnership to promote aquaculture in fighting hunger](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/new-global-partnership-to-promote-aquaculture-in-fighting-hunger/) - European Union takes the lead in three-year initiative A major international initiative has been launched to better understand the role of aquaculture in food security in poor countries. Bringing together a global alliance of development agencies, governments and universities, the initiative will help low-income food-deficit countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America to develop sustainable - [Noe Noe Lwin’s story of her journey to become an aquaculture businesswoman published in World Aquaculture](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/noe-noe-lwins-story-of-her-journey-to-become-an-aquaculture-businesswoman-published-in-world-aquaculture/) - May Myat Noe Lwin, AwF Volunteer and owner of CNN Soft Shell Crab Farm and CNN Aquaculture Supply Company, attended the Aquaculture America 2012 conference in Las Vegas, USA in March to present in the special session – Aquaculture Pioneers: Life & Times and Lessons Learned. The session was organized and hosted by Dave Conley, ACG - [CGIAR research program on livestock and fish](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/cgiar-research-programs-livestock-and-fish/) - Milk, meat, eggs and fish are key components of a balanced and nutritious diet. In developing countries with inland or coastal waters, fish is the dominant source of animal protein and supplies critical micronutrients. This high quality nutrition is especially important for vulnerable groups such as children, pregnant women and people living with HIV/AIDS. Driven - [AwF Directors meet in Prague at AQUA 2012](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-directors-meet-in-prague-at-aqua-2012/) - While attending AQUA 2012 in Prague, several AwF Directors took the opportunity to meet and discuss issues of importance to the organization. Michael New, OBE, founder and patron of AwF, also attended. Roy Palmer supplied the group photo below. - [Farming the Waters for People and Food - Proceedings of the Global Conference on Aquaculture 2010](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/farming-the-waters-for-people-and-food-proceedings-of-the-global-conference-on-aquaculture-2010/) - The Global Conference on Aquaculture 2010 brought together a wide-range of experts and important stakeholders and reviewed the present status and trends in aquaculture development, evaluated the progress made in the implementation of the 2000 Bangkok Declaration and Strategy, addressed emerging issues relevant to aquaculture development, assessed opportunities and challenges for future aquaculture development and - [McGill Conference on Global Food Security - October 16-18, 2012](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/mcgill-conference-on-global-food-security-october-16-18-2012/) - Fifth Annual McGill Conference on Global Food Security - “Food Prices and Political Instability” Join speakers from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas as they gather at McGill University from October 16-18, 2012 for the Fifth McGill Conference on Global Food Security. The Conference will kick off on October 16 with a Public Lecture featuring a - [New AwF-Arizona Farmer to Farmer Grant](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/new-awf-arizona-farmer-to-farmer-grant/) - AwF and the University of Arizona have been awarded a second project to support Farmer to Farmer assignments to work with small scale aquaculture in Kenya and Mexico. AwF volunteers will travel to Kenya and Mexico to assist local AwF partners to share techniques for sustainable aquaculture. Special emphasis will be on best management practices - [Haiti: Sustainable Aquaculture Initiative progress report](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/haiti-sustainable-aquaculture-initiative-progress-report/) - We are pleased to post the Sustainable Aquaculture Initiative progress report received from Bill Mebane at the Marine Biological Lab about the Aquaculture Learning Center (ALC) in Marigot, Haiti. According to the report, there were about 1,000 pounds (454 kg) of fish in the tanks at the end of May. For more information about this project, please visit - [Aquaculture Elsevier Conference, 3-7 November 2013, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/aquaculture-elsevier-conference-3-7-november-2013-las-palmas-gran-canaria-spain/) - The Aquaculture Elsevier Conference: To the Next 40 Years of Sustainable Global Aquaculture, will be held 3-7 November 2013 at the Palacio de Congresos de Canarias in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain. This conference will not only celebrate the last 40 years of outstanding science accomplishments in aquaculture it will identify the top science challenges - [AwF Financial Summary 2003-2012 now available](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-financial-summary-2003-2012-now-available/) - The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that a financial summary of the income and expenditures of AwF from its founding in 2003 until May 31, 2012 is available on our website. To view the report, click here. In reviewing this summary, we hope that those that have supported AwF over the years will - [Progress report on Aquaculture Learning Center in Haiti](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/aquaculture-learning-center-in-haiti-progress-report/) - The vision of a school-based Aquaculture Learning Center is becoming a reality thanks to hundreds of Haitian labor hours, the dedicated faculty at the Henri Christophe High School, and the financial help of AwF, Novus International and others. Our mission during our most recent trip to Haiti was to stock the basin with its first - [Upcoming lecture - Implementing low resource fish farming methods in Haiti: progress, pitfalls and the future?](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/upcoming-lecture-implementing-low-resource-fish-farming-methods-in-haiti-progress-pitfalls-and-the-future/) - William Mebane of the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, USA will be giving a guest lecture titled Implementing Low Resource Fish Farming Methods in Haiti: Progress, Pitfalls and the Future? about the Aquaculture Learning Center (ALC) in Marigot, Haiti. This AwF funded project, in collaboration with Novus International and others, has been reported previously in January - [Vietnamese fish farms seek greener model](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/vietnamese-fish-farms-seek-greener-model/) - In the last five decades, world fish supply has outpaced global population growth, and today fish provides more than 4.3 billion people with about 15 percent of their intake of animal protein, according to FAO’s latest State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture report. In 2010, people consumed about 128 million tonnes of fish. Stimulated by higher demand for fish, - [Symposium - Aquatic Resources for Eradicating Hunger and Malnutrition, 4-6 Dec 2012, Mangalore, India](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/symposium-aquatic-resources-for-eradicating-hunger-and-malnutrition-4-6-dec-2012-mangalore-india/) - To commemorate their Silver Jubilee, the Asian Fisheries Society Indian Branch (AFSIB) is planning a Global Symposium on Aquatic Resources for Eradicating Hunger and Malnutrition - Opportunities and Challenges from 4 – 6th December , 2012 in Mangalore, India. The number of participants is limited to 600 and you are encouraged to register early. Click - [After nine years AwF (UK) consolidates its activities](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/after-nine-years-awf-uk-consolidates-its-activities/) - After the concept of Aquaculture without Frontiers was discussed at a World Aquaculture Society conference in Brazil in 2003, AwF was registered in the UK [AwF (UK)] and in the USA [AwF] and was launched by its founder, Michael New OBE, at the WAS conference in Hawaii in 2004. Recently the trustees of AwF (UK) - [M.C. Nandeesha talks about AwF in April 2012 issue of Fishing Chimes ](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/m-c-nandeesha-talks-about-awf-in-april-2012-issue-of-fishing-chimes/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers, Alleviating Poverty through Aquaculture, by AwF Chair M.C. Nandeesha was published in the April 2012 issue of Fishing Chimes. This 3-page article provides an overview of some of the achievements and challenges of AwF since its launch in 2004. Please click here to read this article in its entirety. Our sincere thanks to J.V.H. Dixitulu, - [AwF (UK) financial report for 2011-2012 now available](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-uk-financial-report-for-2011-2012-now-available/) - Michael New, AwF Founder and Patron, has submitted the financial report for AwF (UK); it can be found on our Reports page or by clicking here. AwF (UK) supported an aquaculture project in Kenya during the 2011-2012 FY and has commitments to complete financial support to projects in India and Nepal once the final project reports have been received. - [How is poverty measured? World Bank explains](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/how-is-poverty-measured-world-bank-explains/) - Do you wonder how we measure poverty? Do you know how we do it, but have a hard time putting it into simple words? This 3 minute video explains the methodology that we used, how it works and why it is important. Watch this video to find out. Come to our website to learn more about - [New FAO video - Turning points in modern aquaculture](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/new-video-turning-points-in-modern-aquaculture/) - Turning Points in Modern Aquaculture is a 15-minute video produced by the Aquaculture Service of the FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department for the Global Conference on Aquaculture 2010 and the Fifth session of the COFI Sub-Committtee on Aquaculture held in Phuket, Thailand in October 2010. With film clips taken from various countries and photos contributed by - [AwF booth at Aquaculture America 2012](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-booth-at-aquaculture-america-2012/) - If you are planning to attend Aquaculture America 2012 in Las Vegas, USA on 29 February - 2 March, please come by the AwF booth (#528) in the trade show to meet with Dave Conley, executive director, and/or several other directors that will be at the conference - Sungchul (Charles) Bai (S. Korea), John Cooksey (USA), - [AwF funded project in Nepal reported in Aquaculture Asia Magazine](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-funded-project-in-nepal-reported-in-aquaculture-asia-magazine/) - We would like to draw your attention to an article recently published in the Oct-Dec 2011 issue of Aquaculture Asia Magazine. The article titled Peter Edwards writes on rural aquaculture: Visit to the AwF funded small-scale aquaculture project in Nepal details the visit made by Peter in November 2010, which we reported on at that time. - [Two more trip reports and final report received for farmer-to-farmer program](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/two-more-trip-reports-and-final-report-received-for-farmer-to-farmer-program/) - We have received two (2) more field trip reports and the final report for the US-AID funded Farmer-to-Farmer Programme. You can access them on our Projects page or by clicking on the links below. INDONESIA: AwF-UA Farmer-to-Farmer Programme (Trip Report July 2011) PDF THAILAND: AwF-UA Farmer-to-Farmer Programme (Trip Report July 2011) PDF FINAL REPORT: AwF-UA Farmer-to-Farmer Programme 2011 PDF - [AwF Nepal field report submitted](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-nepal-field-report-submitted/) - AwF volunteer, Nicolas Mazurier, visited two areas in Nepal recently to see how the AwF-funded projects were progressing and to provide feedback so that we may improve our future activities in this region. Background reports on AwF activities in Nepal can be found on our Projects page and Completed Projects page. Nicolas observed that generally - [AwF UK financial report for 2010-2011 now available](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-uk-financial-report-for-2010-2011-now-available/) - Michael New, AwF Founder and Patron, has submitted the financial report for AwF (UK); it can be found on our Reports page or by clicking here. Income was down from previous years due to the ongoing recession but commitments to provide further financial support for on-going projects in India and Nepal during the 2011-2012 financial - [Kenya project to mitigate poverty by scaling-up fish farming & providing education](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/kenya-project-to-mitigate-poverty-by-scaling-up-fish-farming-providing-education/) - AwF recently approved a Fish Farming Proposal submitted by the Holy Will Women Group located in South Rachounyo District in the Homa Bay County of Kenya. The project's objective is to scale-up fish farming activities to mitigate poverty among smallholders in the community who, through government initiatives, have been involved in fish farming but without - [AwF chair-elect Barry A. Costa-Pierce elected as AAAS Fellow](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-chair-elect-barry-costa-pierce-elected-as-aaas-fellow/) - The Council of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) announced on November 10, 2011, that Professor Barry A. Costa-Pierce, director of Rhode Island Sea Grant and professor of fisheries & aquaculture at the University of Rhode Island, has been elected as an AAAS Fellow. Dr. Costa-Pierce is also the chair-elect of Aquaculture - [Just published: The state of food insecurity in the world 2011 ](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/the-state-of-food-insecurity-in-the-world-2011/) - The State of Food Insecurity in the World 2011 highlights the differential impacts that the world food crisis of 2006-08 had on different countries, with the poorest being most affected. This year’s report describes the effects of price volatility on food security and presents policy options to reduce volatility in a cost-effective manner and to - [Object lessons in the value of helping the world's poorest farmers](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/object-lessons-in-the-value-of-helping-the-worlds-poorest-farmers/) - Catherine Bertini and Dan Glickman, co-chairs of the Chicago Council's Global Agricultural Development Initiative, contributed to the Huffington Post "Object Lessons in the Value of Helping the World's Poorest Farmers" on October 13, 2011. The article highlights how the positive effects of small investments in agricultural development assistance can result in returns for both the donor and - [Aquaculture has potential to cut poverty, combat food insecurity – UN report](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/aquaculture-has-potential-to-cut-poverty-combat-food-insecurity-–-un-report/) - More than 50 per cent of the world’s food fish will come from aquaculture, making it a crucial method to reduce poverty and combat food insecurity, said a United Nations report released today, while calling for governments to step up their efforts to support this practice. Aquaculture, which involves cultivating fresh water and saltwater populations of fish - [7 billion people will inhabit the earth in October 2011](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/7-billion-people-will-inhabit-the-earth-in-october/) - On the 31st of October 2011 the world will reach 7 billion people. That’s the projection from the United Nations Population Fund or UNFPA made on World Population Day, July 11, 2011. While it’s a once in a lifetime milestone, it’s also an opportunity for the UN to push for better mechanisms to take care - [CP Prima makes generous donation to AwF](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/cp-prima-makes-generous-donation-to-awf/) - AwF received a generous donation of US$ 2000 from CP Prima of Indonesia in appreciation for the presentations to some of their management staff in Jakarta by AwF Director Dr. Kevin Fitzsimmons and one of his students, Sidrotun Naim. "This is a most excellent gesture of CP Prima," commented AwF Chair M.C. Nandeesha. The entire Board of Directors - [Time proves accuracy of AwF founder's vision](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/time-proves-accuracy-of-awf-founders-vision/) - Michael New, OBE, founded Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) in 2004 and it was launched at the World Aquaculture Society (WAS) meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii. Recently, we had occasion to review the Keynote presentation given by Michael at the WAS meeting in Salvador, Brazil in 2003 wherein his original idea about forming AwF was voiced. In fact, this was - [Chair M.C. Nandeesha shares celebration with AwF Patron M.S. Swaminathan](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/chair-m-c-nandeesha-shares-celebration-with-awf-patron-m-s-swaminathan/) - AwF Chair M.C. Nandeesha visited Chennai, India recently on the occasion of the 22nd foundation day of The M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) and took the opportunity to meet with AwF Patron Prof. Swaminathan, who was only too pleased to catch up on our recent activities to assist the rural poor. The MSSRF marked the - [Aquaculture without Frontiers appoints new executive director](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/aquaculture-without-frontiers-appoints-new-executive-director/) - The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Conley as executive director of Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF). Mr. Conley joined the Board as a director in February 2010 and has been very active over the past 17 months volunteering his time to completely redesign the AwF website, reaching out to other - [AwF-Nepal project website launched](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-nepal-project-website-launched/) - AwF-Nepal project manager, Dr Ram Bhujel, has created a website to provide donors, supporters, and interested members of the public with information on the project's progress and achievements to date. Below is taken from the website's homepage. Welcome to AwF-Nepal The AwF-Nepal project was initiated in March 2008 with the partial support of Aquaculture without Frontiers, - [AwF-UA farmer-to-farmer programme trip reports now available](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-ua-farmer-to-farmer-programme-trip-reports-now-available/) - More trip reports have been received and are posted on the Projects page of this website. These include: NEW CALEDONIA: AwF-UA Farmer-to-Farmer Programme (Trip Report, June 2010) PDF TRINIDAD: AwF-UA Farmer-to-Farmer Programme (Trip Report, August 2010) PDF INDONESIA: AwF-UA Farmer-to-Farmer Programme (Trip Report, August 2010) PDF MEXICO: AwF-UA Farmer-to-Farmer Programme (Trip Report, September 2010) PDF - [First trip report from AwF-UA farmer-to-farmer programme now available](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/first-trip-report-from-awf-ua-farmer-to-farmer-programme-now-available/) - The first trip report from the AwF-UA Farmer-to-Farmer Programme [see news item dated May 26 2010: AwF and University of Arizona receive farmer-to-farmer aquaculture niche award from US-AID for details of this programme] has been received. It can be read in full on the Projects page of this website, see THAILAND: AwF-UA Farmer-to-Farmer Programme (Trip report June 2010). - [More AwF-UA farmer-to-farmer programme trip reports now available](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/more-awf-ua-farmer-to-farmer-programme-trip-reports-now-available/) - We recently received three more reports from the AwF-UA Farmer-to-Farmer Programme, which are now posted on our Projects page. They are: INDIA: AwF-Toleo Foundation Sunderbans Project (Report by AwF-UA Volunteer, October 2010) PDF MEXICO: AwF-UA Farmer-to-Farmer Programme (Training Report, September 2010) PDF THAILAND: AwF-UA Farmer-to-Farmer Programme (Trip Report by AwF Director and Volunteer, September 2010) - [Two more AwF-UA farmer-to-farmer programme trip reports received](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/two-more-awf-ua-farmer-to-farmer-programme-trip-reports-received/) - We recently received two more reports from the AwF-UA Farmer-to-Farmer Programme, which are now posted on our Projects page. They are: MEXICO: AwF-UA Farmer-to-Farmer Programme (Trip Report, March 2011) PDF TRINIDAD: AwF-UA Farmer-to-Farmer Programme (Trip Report, March 2011) PDF - [AwF-UA farmer-to-farmer programme trip report for Haiti now available](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-ua-farmer-to-farmer-programme-trip-report-for-haiti-now-available/) - As a result of the successful AwF co-sponsored workshop on Tilapia Aquaculture in Haiti held in New Orleans, USA, at the end of February 2011, John Hargreaves travelled to Haiti in mid-April. Accompanied by Bill Mebane, of the Marine Biological Laboratory Sustainable Aquaculture Initiative, the AwF volunteer visited tilapia aquaculture production sites and fish farmers to provide - [AwF-UA farmer-to-farmer programme trip reports for India and New Caledonia](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-ua-farmer-to-farmer-programme-trip-reports-for-india-and-new-caledonia/) - Two more reports have been received for the AwF-UA Farmer-to-Farmer Programme, one for India and the other for New Caledonia. AwF Director Dr. Kevin Fitzsimmons visited India from 13-24 January 2011 to conduct field visits, speak at a regional aquaculture conference and a farmer’s day convention, and meet with aquaculture extension agents from Kerala and Karnataka states. He also - [AwF-UA farmer-to-farmer programme trip report for Bangladesh](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-ua-farmer-to-farmer-programme-trip-report-for-bangladesh/) - AwF Director Dr. Kevin Fitzsimmons visited Bangladesh from 24 January to 1 February 2011 to conduct field visits, tour several tilapia hatcheries, meet with several NGO’s supporting aquaculture projects, speak at Bangladesh Agricultural University and visit with partners of an AwF project. In addition to meeting with farmers and hatchery managers who had requested assistance, and with past and - [Haiti project proposal and report now available](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/haiti-project-proposal-and-report-now-available/) - AwF and NOVUS International have partnered to provide funding and technical support to help build an Aquaculture Learning Center (ALC) in Marigot, Haiti. This project is managed by Bill Mebane, Superintendent Aquaculture Engineering Division, at the Marine Biological Laboratory, who has been involved in training Haitians to farm fish for 9 years; see MBL's outreach activities. This project - [Four more trip reports received for farmer-to-farmer program](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/four-more-trip-reports-received-for-farmer-to-farmer-program/) - We have received four (4) more reports from field trips sponsored by the US-AID funded Farmer-to-Farmer Programme. You can access them on our Projects page or by clicking on the links below. GUYANA: AwF-UA Farmer-to-Farmer Programme (Trip Report, June2011) PDF INDIA: AwF-UA Farmer-to-Farmer Programme (Trip Report, April 2011 (PDF) PHILIPPINES: AwF-UA Farmer-to-Farmer Programme (Trip Report, Nov-Dec 2010) PDF SOUTH AFRICA: - [AwF Director Dave Conley planning to attend McGill Conference on Global Food Security](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/mcgill-conference-on-global-food-security-risks-and-threats-to-food-security/) - AwF Director Dave Conley, located in Ottawa, Canada, is planning to attend the Fourth McGill Conference on Global Food Security - Risks and Threats to Food Security - which will be held on October 4-6, 2011 in Montreal, Canada. Dave was an invited speaker at the Second McGill Conference in 2009 and gave a presentation - [AwF Co-Chair M.C. Nandeesha speaks at 3rd Global Symposium on Gender in Aquaculture and Fisheries](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/report-on-the-3rd-global-symposium-on-gender-in-aquaculture-and-fisheries-21-23-april-2011-shanghai-china/) - AwF Co-Chair M.C. Nandeesha spoke in the session on Gender in the aquaculture and fisheries mainstream at the 3rd Global Symposium on Gender in Aquaculture and Fisheries held 21-23 April 2011 in Shanghai, China. “India is basically a carp culture country”, said M.C. Nandheesha and India’s freshwater carp aquaculture was studied in 10 states in the north, east - [Michael New honoured by Asian Fisheries Society](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/michael-new-honoured-by-asian-fisheries-society/) - Michael New, AwF Founder, was honoured by the Asian Fisheries Society on April 21 with a Gold Medal Award during The 9th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum at Shanghai Ocean University in China. Unfortunately, Michael was unable to attend the event but AwF Director, Patrick Sorgeloos, who did attend, kindly received the award on Michael's behalf. The - [Kochi charity dinner raises US$4,200 for AwF](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/kochi-charity-dinner-raises-us4200-for-awf/) - A Charity Dinner held during the Asian-Pacific Aquaculture 2011 (APA 2011) conference in Kochi, India raised US$4,200 to support the activities of AwF. The event, which included a classical dance show by the Indian celebrity danseuse Ms Shobhana, was held on the 18th of January 2011 in the Oman Hall of Le Meridien Resort and Convention Centre, - [Natal fundraiser yields US$4,500 contribution to AwF](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/natal-fundraiser-yields-us4500-contribution-to-awf/) - At the recent World Aquaculture 2011 conference held in Natal, Brazil, local organizers held a fundraiser that resulted in a contribution of US$4,500 to further the activities of AwF. The Board of Directors would like to acknowledge the efforts of Ricardo Martino, Patricia Moraes-Valenti, Karina Ribeiro, Joao Manoel Alves and the Guabi team, the students, and - [Sustainably farmed seafood holds key to future global food security](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/sustainably-farmed-seafood-holds-key-to-future-global-food-security/) - A new and comprehensive analysis released by the WorldFish Center and Conservation International (CI) has investigated the environmental impact of the world’s major aquaculture production systems and species, and today offers a first-ever global assessment of trends and impacts of cultivated seafood. The analysis has found that, from the 75 species-production systems reviewed, more production - [The History of Aquaculture now available](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/the-history-of-aquaculture-now-available/) - We would like to bring your attention to the new book - The History of Aquaculture - by Colin E. Nash and published by Wiley-Blackwell. Many of you may know Dr Nash, or be familiar with his work in aquaculture research, which he did for more than four decades. He was also the chief editor for Aquaculture - [Dr Madhav Shrestha honoured for contributions in Nepal](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/dr-madhav-shrestha-honoured-for-contributions-in-nepal/) - We at AwF are pleased to inform you that Dr Madhav Shrestha, who co-manages our AwF-Nepal project, has received an award from the Prime Minister of Nepal for his continuous dedication and contributions to Agriculture / Aquaculture Development in Nepal. Dr Shrestha was recently promoted to full Professor at the Institute of Agriculture and Animal Sciences (IAAS), - [AwF-Nepal Phase II project showing positive results](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-nepal-phase-ii-project-showing-positive-results/) - A recently received report on the first year of our AwF-Nepal: Phase II project states that a significant increase in fish consumption is possible from small-scale aquaculture. During the first year, per capita fish consumption rose to around 10 kg (assuming 4 members in the family), whereas the national average is less than 2 kg. Fish can play a - [Aqua-Internship: a hands-on learning opportunity](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/aqua-internship-a-hands-on-learning-opportunity/) - The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) have agreed to collaborate to provide placements for Aqua-Internships on all AwF projects, where possible. Many details still need to be worked out but if you are interested in this opportunity and have questions, please contact the Aqua-Internship Coordinator below and/or visit the Aqua-Internship website. Ram C. Bhujel, PhD - [AwF project in Bangladesh enters its fourth year](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-project-in-bangladesh-enters-its-fourth-year/) - We recently received a progress report from our project in Bangladesh, Poverty Alleviation through Small Scale Aquaculture (PATSSA), that you can read by clicking here, and are extremely pleased to hear that the number of participating farmers has increased by 22 in the fourth year, from 89 farmers in the third year, for a total now of - [PATSSA project has increased fish consumption by the poor](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/patssa-project-has-increased-fish-consumption-by-the-poor/) - RDRS Bangladesh recently submitted a report on our funded project - Poverty Alleviation through Small Scale Aquaculture (PATSSA) - that you can read by clicking here. Families involved in this project have significantly increased their fish consumption. A rural poor farming family cannot afford to eat fish very often but those that have participated in the PATSSA project now - [AwF volunteer helps small-scale aquaculture project in Palestine](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-volunteer-helps-small-scale-aquaculture-project-in-palestine/) - News about a project being conducted by another group in Palestine that has been supported by an AwF volunteer can be read by clicking here. - [Dr Valentin Abe to speak at Haitian aquaculture workshop in New Orleans on 28 Feb 2011](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/valentin-abe-to-speak-at-haitian-aquaculture-workshop-in-new-orleans/) - Ivory Coast native Valentin Abe got his master's degree in fisheries at Auburn University in 1991, completed his Ph.D. there in 1995 and was doing postdoctoral research in the Department of Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures when two of his faculty mentors volunteered him to go to the impoverished, politically volatile Caribbean country of Haiti on - [AwF partners with NOVUS Int'l to build aquaculture center in Haiti](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-partners-with-novus-to-build-aquaculture-center-in-haiti/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF), with generous support from NOVUS International, has funded a new project in Haiti to train local people in sustainable aquaculture methods. The goal - to produce nutritious food using the resources locally available. Malnutrition has been a chronic problem in Haiti for many decades. In response, The Marine Biological Laboratory at - [Brief visit to the Women in Aquaculture and Mid Hills AwF project by Peter Edwards](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/brief-visit-to-the-women-in-aquaculture-and-mid-hills-awf-project-by-peter-edwards/) - In November 2010 AwF Technical Advisory Group member Prof. Peter Edwards was able to pay a brief visit to our project in Nepal, which is in its second phase (see under NEPAL on our Projects page for details). Here are his comments: Building on a successful small-scale aquaculture project in the lowland Terai region of - [Workshop - Tilapia aquaculture in Haiti - 28 February 2011, New Orleans, USA](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/tilapia-aquaculture-in-haiti-a-networking-workshop-28-feb-in-new-orleans/) - AwF is co-sponsoring a workshop on Tilapia Aquaculture in Haiti, which has been organized to explore the current efforts, needs and opportunities for collaboration to alleviate the desperate need for food security and income generation in Haiti. The Workshop is being held on the 28th February 2011 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at at - [YSI Foundation responds generously to Christmas appeal](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/ysi-foundation-responds-generously-to-christmas-appeal/) - The AwF Board of Directors would like to publicly thank the YSI Foundation for its generous contribution of USD 1,000. In response to our Christmas appeal to Donate a fish pond – give a family food security for life, YSI Foundation president, Susan G. Miller, sent a check for $1,000 "to assist with this excellent - [Charity dinner fundraiser at Asian Pacific Aquaculture 2011](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/charity-dinner-fundraiser-at-asian-pacific-aquaculture-2011/) - Please mark your calendar and plan to attend the AwF Charity Dinner to be held on Tuesday 18 January 2011 at 6:00pm in the Oman Hall at Le Meridien, Kochi, Kerala, India. Click here for details. All proceeds raised will be used to further the mission of AwF to alleviate poverty through sustainable aquaculture development. For - [Donate a fish pond - give a family food security for life](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/donate-a-pond-give-a-family-food-security-for-life/) - Christmas - the season of giving - is upon us and what better way to share the spirit than to provide food and a secure future to those most in need. Your donation of US$ 100 is sufficient to construct a family pond measuring 100 square meters, provide an initial stocking of fish, and training so - [The correlation between income growth and life expectancy](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/the-correlation-between-income-growth-and-life-expectancy/) - Hans Rosling's famous lectures - The Joy of Stats - on BBC Four combine enormous quantities of public data with a sport's commentator's style to reveal the story of the world's past, present and future development. Now he explores stats in a way he has never done before - using augmented reality animation. In this spectacular - [AwF Volunteer database update - do we have your current information?](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-volunteer-database-update-do-we-have-your-current-information/) - We are currently updating our list of Volunteers, which now numbers close to 300 people. If you have applied to become an AwF Volunteer in the past, we would appreciate hearing from you along with your current contact information and any changes in your profile. Please use the AwF Volunteer Form posted on our Volunteer page. - [AwF board members meet our Patron in Phuket](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-board-members-meet-our-patron-in-phuket/) - It is a tradition that the AwF holds its board meetings during global aquaculture conferences where sufficient AwF Directors are present on other assignments. This enables AwF to maintain its board costs at zero. Earlier this year the board met in San Diego, USA, during the World Aquaculture Society (WAS) meeting World Aquaculture 2010. On - [Joe Tomasso resigns from AwF Board of Directors](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/joe-tomasso-resigns-from-awf-board-of-directors/) - It is with regret that we announce the recent resignation of Dr. Joe Tomasso from the AwF Board of Directors. We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to Joe for his outstanding service to AwF as a member of the Board since incorporation 2004 and for his development of our - [Congregations from Crumlin & Glenavy (Northern Ireland) turn up trumps for AwF again](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/congregations-from-crumlin-glenavy-northern-ireland-turn-up-trumps-for-awf-again/) - At an interdenominational service in Northern Ireland, the congregations of several churches donated their harvest collection, totalling more than £200, to Aquaculture without Frontiers. Through the initiative and kindness of AwF (UK) Director Scott Peddie, over £900 has been raised for AwF through multiple fund-raising activities over the past sixteen months. Left to Right: Rev. - [AwF-Bishramganj project sees progress - report now available](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/bishramganj-project-progress-report-now-available/) - Two AwF volunteers have supplied a progress report on our activities in Tripura, India within the AwF-Bishramganj project. The full report can be accessed by clicking here. It may also be accessed from our Projects page. Seventy-five poor or marginal farmers (and their families), mostly from tribal origins, have received support in developing small-scale aquaculture and a hatchery has been - [Toleo Foundation funded project showing great success](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/toleo-foundation-funded-project-showing-great-success/) - The Toleo Foundation funded project, Aquaculture for nutrition and supplementary income for the rural poor in Sundarban, West Bengal, India, has submitted its progress report for January 2008 to December 2009, to read it click here. 28 farmers were specially trained to produce fish seed for ponds and 72 farmers were trained in pond preparation, - [Second phase of AwF project in Nepal successfully begun](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/second-phase-of-awf-project-in-nepal-successfully-begun/) - A report on the initiation of this project has been received from Drs. Ram Bhujel and Madhav Shretha. This can be read in full by clicking here. We are gratified to read the words of one committed farmer, Khrishna Raj Pandey, who said - "Fish farming is 5 times more profitable than vegetable farming and at least 15 - [AwF T-shirts now on sale to support ongoing projects in Nepal](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-t-shirts-now-on-sale-to-support-ongoing-projects-in-thailand/) - T-shirts with the AwF logo are now available, courtesy of Dr Ram C. Bhujel at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). Your first opportunity to purchase one (or as many as you like!) will be at the Global Conference on Aquaculture 2010 in Phuket, Thailand, in September. Don't fear, if you are not going to Phuket, they will - [Marlow mothers support AwF again!](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/marlow-mothers-support-awf-again/) - Having given Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) a donation of £500 in 2005, Third World Aid made a second donation to AwF (UK) of £750 recently, following an appeal by the AwF Founder. The Directors of AwF are most grateful for the continued interest and support that we have received from this group of mothers in Marlow - [Aquaculture talk raises funds for AwF](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/aquaculture-talk-raises-funds-for-awf/) - AwF (UK) director, Rev. Dr. Scott Peddie, gave a talk on aquaculture and the work of AwF to a number of interested individuals at Dromore First Presbyterian Church in County Down, Northern Ireland on Wednesday 9th June. Commenting on the event, Scott said that "at the outset, most of the audience admitted that they had only a vague idea of what - [AwF volunteer provides support to Novus-Heifer project in Vietnam](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-volunteer-provides-support-to-novus-heifer-project-in-vietnam/) - Novus International is a global leader in animal health and nutrition and has donated US$100 000 to Heifer International, Vietnam to implement a new project in Ben Tre province in the Mekong Delta. The project aims to improve the livelihoods of poor and disadvantaged households in rural communities through sustainable small scale agriculture. Novus has - [AQUAMEDIT 2010 pledges donation to AwF](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/aquamedit-2010-pledges-donation-to-awf/) - AQUAMEDIT 2010, the 5th International Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries Technology and Environmental Management, will be held at the Aquaculture & Fisheries Management Department of the Technological Education Institute (TEI), Mesolonghi , Greece , 25-27 November 2010. Its theme is Capture Based Aquaculture: Combining Fisheries and Aquaculture for Sustainable Development. As usual, the principal organiser of - [AwF issues complete financial summary since its founding date](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-issues-complete-financial-summary-since-its-founding-date/) - For the first time, the accounts of AwF and AwF (UK) covering the period since their inception in 2003 until the end of May 2010 have been released (see Reports page: AwF Financial Summary 2003-2010. PDF). During this period AwF and AwF (UK) have received over US$135,000 in donations. Total expenses have been $7,160 [mainly - [New AwF website gets kudos](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/new-awf-website-gets-kudos/) - Since launching on Tuesday, May 18th (12 days ago), the new AwF website has been visited 2,111 times (avg. 176 visits/day). The Board of Directors has received numerous emails and phone calls of congratulations from colleagues and friends; the response has been extremely positive. Below are some examples: From Peter Edwards, Bangkok, Thailand: The new - [AwF and University of Arizona receive farmer-to-farmer aquaculture niche award from US-AID](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/aquaculture-without-frontiers-and-university-of-arizona-receive-farmer-to-farmer-aquaculture-niche-award-from-us-agency-for-international-development/) - We are pleased to announce that the US-AID has awarded $97,528 in a one year grant to administer a Farmer-to-Farmer program sending volunteers to India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago and New Caledonia to work with local aquaculture farmers to implement more sustainable farming techniques. The original proposal can be seen on our projects - [Four reports from our field projects received this month ](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/four-reports-from-our-field-projects-received-this-month/) - Four reports from our field projects have been received this month (thanks to AwF Director M.C. Nandeesha). They can be viewed on the Projects page of this website. Two are from Bangladesh (AwF-Caritas and AwF-RDRS) and two from India (AwF-Bishramganj Phase 3 and AwF-Toleo Foundation). We are delighted that these projects are going well and - [Almost US$ 12,000 raised for AwF at San Diego Evening for the World's Poor](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/almost-us-12000-raised-for-awf-at-san-diego-evening-for-the-worlds-poor/) - On March 3, during Aquaculture 2010 in San Diego, more than 50 people sat down for a simple meal of fish, rice, bread, a vegetable and water during an event called "An Evening for the World's Poor". Introduced by Michael New (the Founder of Aquaculture without Frontiers - AwF), AwF Co-Chairs Barry Costa-Pierce and M.C. - [AwF announces the launch of its redesigned website](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-announces-the-launch-of-its-redesigned-website/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) is pleased to announce the launch of its completely redesigned website. This fulfills the commitment to raise the profile of AwF and improve fundraising activities that Dr Barry Costa-Pierce and Dr. Mudnakudu Nandeesha, international co-chairs, made at the AwF Board of Directors meeting 26 September 2009 during the World Aquaculture Society - [Together we can achieve wonderful things](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/together-we-can-achieve-wonderful-things/) - AwF is undertaking a number of initiatives to make itself better known to the glogal aquaculture community and to the public at large. To the right is an advertisement that appeared in the March 2010 issue of World Aquaculture, published quarterly by the World Aquaculture Society (WAS). The ad space was donated by WAS, which is - [AwF at work in 13 countries](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-at-work-in-13-countries/) - Click on a Summary of AwF Activities in 13 Countries, 2003-2008 to learn more about what AwF is doing. - [AwF Director raises funds in Northern Ireland](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-director-raises-funds-in-northern-ireland/) - Many thanks to AwF (UK) Director Scott Peddie for raising funds (nearly £195) for us in a fun event last month. Such events not only enhance our income but help to publicise our work in developing countries (in this case amongst children too). A scanned copy of a report in the Antrim Times is provided - [AwF fundraising activities](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-fundraising-activities/) - For a summary of AwF fundraising activities to date, click here. - [Summer of AwF fundraising in Northern Ireland](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/summer-of-awf-fundraising-in-northern-ireland/) - In our news item dated 26 September 2009 we mentioned fundraising activities for AwF in Northern Ireland and showed a picture from one of them – John Osprey abseiling in Belfast. Now we are able to provide more details in the attached PDF, which is adapted from a story in The Antrim Times. A fish - [New report on the success of AwF's work in Nepal](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/new-report-on-the-success-of-awfs-work-in-nepal/) - The recently received report AwF - Nepal: Empowering women through small-scale aquaculture covers the major activities of a small-scale aquaculture project with objectives of improving nutrition and income of rural communities by empowering women. The two-year project (Jan 2008-Dec 2009) was funded by Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) and launched in “Rainas Tar” within the Dhamilikuwa Village Development Committee,of - [AwF launches online donation appeal](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-launches-online-donation-appeal/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) today launched its online appeal to solicit donations from the global aquaculture industry and interested public to support its objective of alleviating poverty by improving livelihoods in developing countries. AwF has created an online secure donor page at its website where companies and individuals can make donations using their credit card. - [AwF has new international leadership ](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-has-new-international-leadership/) - During the Board meeting of the international charity Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF), held on 26 September 2009 during the World Aquaculture Society conference in Veracruz, Mexico and attended by the AwF Founder Michael New, OBE, Dr. Kevin Fitzsimmons announced that he was stepping down and that a new international leadership partnership would be replacing him. - [South Place Marlow nets another £3,150 (US$ 6,175) for AwF](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/south-place-marlow-nets-another-3150-us-6175-for-awf/) - The following newspaper article is reprinted from the 'Maidenhead Advertiser' (17 July 2008). 'Donald Duck' (aka Mick Varley), with his colleagues 'Tigger' (aka Eleanor) and Jenny sold over £600 worth of raffle tickets during the party for prizes donated by the local community. Councillor Suzanne Brown chaired the street committee that organised the event and - [More news from Bishramganj, India](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/more-news-from-bishramganj/) - AwF Volunteer M.C. Nandeesha kindly provided the following news about the new AwF-supported hatchery in Tripura today. We have started seed production. Activities are gradually picking up. District administration may support further to expand the activities. Centre students are deriving good benefits. All the money collected through hard work will have greater impact. When that ## Pages - [About](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/) - AwF is an independent non-profit organisation that promotes and supports responsible and sustainable aquaculture in the alleviation of poverty by improving livelihoods in developing countries. AwF: Draws on the experience of respected professionals from every relevant discipline. Devotes all of its resources and attention to aquaculture. Encourages interaction, cooperation and linkages with other organisations. Is - [Board Members - AwF (Aust) Ltd](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-aust/board/) - Chair: Lance Lloyd Secretary: Dr. Meryl Williams Treasurer: Dr. Simon Das Strategic Planning Leads: Dr. Janine Pierce and Dr. Dinesh Kaipilly Committee Members: Stephen Dixon, Ed Capapas Specialist Adviser/Webmaster: Yujia WANG Chair: Lance Lloyd Mr Lance Lloyd, B.Sc., M.Sc., has nearly 40 years of practical experience across SE Australia, and in the Pacific Islands, in freshwater, estuarine, - [Partners](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/giving-funding/partners/) - AwF often partners with other NGO's, government agencies and private companies to achieve common goals. AwF especially seeks to provide technical assistance to other charitable efforts that may have resources but lack expertise in sustainable aquaculture. Alliance Against Hunger and Malnutrition (AAHM) Aquafeed.com AquaFish Collaborative Research Support Program Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research Caritas - [Pioneering the New Wave of Aquaculture](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/future-aquaculture/) - Pioneering the New Wave of Aquaculture Welcome to the inaugural issue of Future Aquaculture!In today's world, where the challenges of feeding a growing population and preserving natural resources are becoming increasingly critical, aquaculture plays a vital and indispensable role. This industry not only provides a rich source of protein and nutrients but also helps reduce - [PHOTO COMPETITION](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/photo-competition/) - PHOTO COMPETITION Theme: Optimism of Aquaculture Please submit photographs on a positive impact of aquaculture which highlights your optimism. Post to: Facebook at page - AwF Optimism Photo Competition Due date for submission of the photo is: midnight 7th May 2024 A weekly winner will be announced, and those winners will be promoted on Facebook - [Photo Competition (Draft)](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/photo-competition-draft/) - test content grgrgrega ahrhrh ahreha he - [Board and Administration](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/about/board-of-directors/) - Board Members Antonio Garza de Yta (President) Dr Antonio Garza de Yta received his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Campus Monterrey (1997), and an M.Sc. (2001) and Ph.D. in Aquaculture (2009) from Auburn University. He is current Past President of the World Aquaculture Society - [Free educational tool](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/free-educational-tool/) - The FAO #Fisheries and #Aquaculture Division and the FAO e-learning Academy, with support from Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation are pleased to announce the publication of the certified e-learning course: “Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries - Implementation”, now available, free of charge, as a global public good: https://lnkd.in/d5bCKKdj - [Home](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/home-2/) - [Home](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/home/) - [Patron](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/about/patron-and-founder/) - Previous Patron - M.S. Swaminathan, FRS (7 August 1925 – 28 September 2023) RIP Professor M.S. Swaminathan has been acclaimed by TIME magazine as one of the twenty most influential Asians of the 20th century and one of the only three from India, the other two being Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore. He has been described - [Blogs](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/blog/) - Building a new campus This educational institute teaches students how to live a more sustainable life. Proving that it’s not what you say, it’s what you do that matters, the International Sustainable Development Studies Institute in Thailand has just built a new campus made almost entirely out of recycled materials. American students already at a - [Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/giving-funding/csr/) - Is your company a leader? In the past companies were judged on high performance by measuring against key business imperatives including competitive differentiation, sales, attracting and retaining talent, operational efficiency, return on investment and profitability. But today that is no longer enough. A new element of leadership is making a profound difference in gauging business - [Volunteering](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/giving-funding/volunteering/) - Volunteers are key to our activities. If you are interested in joining our wonderful volunteers, please email comms.awf@gmail.com for further information. - [Volunteers](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/volunteers/) - Awesome that you have an interest in being an AwF Volunteer - we hope we can help you on this pathway. If you wish to engage as a volunteer please email comms.awf@gmail.com if you wish to volunteer or have ideas for volunteering projects for AwF. This information will be reviewed monthly by our Volunteer Committee - [Video](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/video/) - WorldFish AwF - India FAO - [Aquaculture Learning Centres](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/education/aquaculture-learning-centres/) - Mexico AwF's first Aquaculture Learning Centre developed in conjunction with UTMarT. Prompt action by AwF on UTMarT collaboration - see also Report below: [MEXICO: AwF-UA Farmer-to-Farmer Programme (Trip Report November 2013) PDF] AwF signs ALC Co-operation Agreement in Mexico Contacts: AwF - Antonio Garza de Yta UTMarT - Hector Hugo Gojon Baez - [SPC - AwF sign Services Agreement](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/spc-awf-sign-services-agreement/) - SPC strengthens aquaculture private sector in the Pacific during COVID 19 pandemic Nouméa, New Calédonia – A Special Service Agreement has been signed this month between the Pacific Community (SPC) and Aquaculture Without Frontiers (AwF) which will engage AwF in providing business mentoring assistance to selected enterprises in overcoming business and technical constraints in their - [AMBASSADORS-GLOBAL](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/ambassadors-eu/) - Paul van der Heijden Paul van der Heijden has been appointed AwF Global Ambassador. Paul has a wealth of knowledge and strong networks involved in all aspects of aquaculture in EU and globally. He is the founder of MatureDevelopment BV, an organisation that believes that in order to work in a sustainable manner one must - [Articles](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/digital-stories/articles/) - Click to view or download the full article NOTE- this are article is from 'AQUACULTURE' magazine - please visit https://aquaculturemag.com/ and subscribe now to get lots of excellent articles and information about the aquaculture industry Click to view or download the full article Aquaculture without Frontiers: Photovoice Manual_8th October 2018 Click to view or download the full article SocialMediaGraphic_GAF7_FA 2018 - [FACTS & STATS](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/facts-stats/) - Aquaculture & Fisheries Societies (information; conferences; publications; magazines) American Fisheries SocietyAsian Fisheries SocietyEuropean Aquaculture SocietyWorld Aquaculture Society Aquaculture Magazines & Newsletters (information; equipment; services; consultants) Aquaculture AsiaAquaculture Asia PacificAquaculture Europe MagazineAquaculture Health InternationalAquaculture North AmericaAquafeed.comGlobal Aquaculture AdvocateEUROFISH MagazineFAO Aquaculture NewsletterFishfarmer MagazineFish Farming InternationalGrowFish eNewsletterHatchery InternationalINFOFISH InternationalIntervet Animal Health NewsletterShrimp News InternationalWorld Aquaculture Glossary FAO Glossary of Aquaculture International Organizations Aquaculture - [AMBASSADORS-USA](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/ambassadors-usa/) - (Coming) - [Contact us](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/about/contact-us/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers c/o Home Office Director 484 Crescent St. Oakland, CA 94610 USA Email: comms.awf@gmail.com Phone: +61 419 528 733 Donations, Accounts, Technical issues: Dave Conley Projects and Proposals: Roy Palmer, Executive Chairman Volunteers: Paul Liew, Ignacio Llorente Garcia Women/Gender Network: Julie Kimber Indigenous Network: Janine Pierce Students Network: Nikoleta Ntalamagka, Michael Lee Website Manager - Yujia Wang - [2. Clams](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/species_clams/) - “How to install a soft-shell clam farm.” Manomet-Clam-Farm-Guidebook_2018.pdf This has been produced by Manomet through the US Sea Grant Program in conjunction with NOAA Aquaculture Techniques of the Giant Clam Aquaculture Techniques of the Giant Clam with specific focus of the species Tridacna gigas https://youtu.be/ZW8IgwIVZNs - [3. Catfish](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/species_catfish/) - 19 steps to efficient African catfish breeding https://thefishsite.com/articles/19-steps-to-efficient-african-catfish-breeding Many farmers have been unable to successfully breed African Catfish.Several attempts made have given unfruitful results. In this guide, Lanre Ogunsina lists his own simple 19 proven steps to efficiently breed the African Catfish. Due to the difficulties of getting consistent, fast growing, disease resistant and uniform - [Post Harvest](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/post-harvest/) - Handling Seafood in South Pacific This Li_18_Handling_seafood_Sheet-merged.pdf is from http://coastfish.spc.int/en/component/content/article/485 Fish harvest and post harvest treatment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ajgei2muSA Module 1 – Introduction to good hygiene and good fish handling practices https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzhZGeGlw3c Module 2 – Good practice for fishermen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcH3ACl39xU Module 3 – Good practice for fish processors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gwsffdeRog Module 4 – Good practice for fish traders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fqywl7V52co Module 5 - [Fish Harvest](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/fish-harvest/) - Fish harvest and post harvest treatment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ajgei2muSA Module 1 – Introduction to good hygiene and good fish handling practices https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzhZGeGlw3c Module 2 – Good practice for fishermen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcH3ACl39xU Module 3 – Good practice for fish processors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gwsffdeRog Module 4 – Good practice for fish traders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fqywl7V52co Module 5 – Good practice for fish consumers - [Pond Preparation](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/pond-preparation/) - Site selection and pond preparation This instructional video provides industry advice on selecting the best site for an aquaculture pond and introduces how to prepare the pond for fish. Pond preparation is essential for ensuring natural food grows in the water and that the fish have a healthy living environment. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdIkQsf1F_Y&feature=share&list=UUW_XqLfcn87jE0DYSlT6r5A&index=2 - [Gender](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/gender/) - Gender in Fisheries and Aquaculture The web link below leads to a module “Gender in Fisheries and Aquaculture” taken from Gender in Ag. Genderinag.org is an online forum which is designed to provide access to resources, tools and information which can help practitioners and other stakeholders mainstream gender into agricultural development. http://www.genderinag.org/sites/genderinag.org/files/E-Learning_Course/module-13/story.html - [Small Scale Fisheries](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/small-scale-fisheries/) - Decent Work in Small-scale Fisheries Below are Capacity Development Modules on Decent Work in Small-scale Fisheries. They consist of five information modules in Spanish in which the issue of work and decent work in fisheries were developed, targeting the people of the artisanal fisheries sector. Module 5 is on the participation of women in artisanal - [On Line Learning](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/on-line-learning/) - Training and Education Resources and Tools 7 free FAO e-learning courses FAO’s e-learning centre offers free interactive courses on food and nutrition security, climate change, and other topics. Here are a list of 7 to spur your interest: 1. The basics of nutrition, food security and livelihoods 2. Climate change and food security 3. Pre-breeding - [5. Oysters](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/species_oysters/) - [4. Seaweed](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/species_seaweed/) - [1. Tilapia](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/species_tilapia/) - Online aquaculture training videos now available to Egyptian fish farmers March 15, 2015 Tilapia-Farming Aquaculture, Breeding & Hatcheries, Disease Prevention,Economics & Marketing, Education & Training, News, Nutrition, Tilapia Culture – Worldwide 4 A series of high quality aquaculture training videos, designed to teach Egyptian fish farmers the industry’s best management practices, has recently been released. Produced by WorldFish, an international nonprofit research organization, the - [Resources and Tools](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/education/resources-and-tools/) - "How to install a soft-shell clam farm." Manomet-Clam-Farm-Guidebook_2018.pdf This has been produced by Manomet through the US Sea Grant Program in conjunction with NOAA _____________________________________ Handling Seafood in South Pacific This Li_18_Handling_seafood_Sheet-merged.pdf is from http://coastfish.spc.int/en/component/content/article/485 _____________________________________ Online aquaculture training videos now available to Egyptian fish farmers March 15, 2015 Tilapia-Farming Aquaculture, Breeding & Hatcheries, Disease Prevention,Economics & Marketing, Education & Training, News, Nutrition, Tilapia Culture - [Presentations and Reports](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/womens-network/presentations/) - These 12 articles are from the Maritime Studies journal Special Issue: Volume 17, Issue 2, October 2018 - "(En)Gendering Change in Small-scale Fisheries and Fishing Communities in a Globalized World." We thank Springer for the opportunity through Katia Frangoudes and the GAF7. Editorial: (En)Gendering Change in Small-Scale Fisheries and Fishing Communities in a Globalized - [VEGA comes to and End](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/vega-comes-to-and-end/) - We thank all of VEGA's wonderful staff for their assistance over the years This is the last report from VEGA Dear Friends, We are sad to share that the Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA) will soon close its doors after more than 14 years of development and volunteer impact. Despite our best efforts to continue - [Meetings](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-aust/meetings/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers (Australia) Limited Board Meetings 08 September 2014 15 December 2014 14 January 2016 09 May 2016 15 August 2016 24 January 2017 11 July 2017 19 January 2018 20 August 2018 - [Events](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/events/) - Coming events where AwF may be involved 2018/20: AQUACULTURE AMERICA 2018 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Feb. 19-22 Session – www.was.org ASIAN PACIFIC AQUACULTURE 2018 Taipei, Taiwan April 23-26 AQUA 2018 Montpellier, France, August 25-29 Session – www.was.org GENDER AQUACULTURE FISHERIES (GAF7) Bangkok, Thailand, October 18-21 LATIN AMERICAN & CARIBBEAN AQUACULTURE 2018 Bogota, Colombia, October 23-26 ISPIM CONNECTS FUKUOKA Fukuoka, Japan, December 1-5 AQUACULTURE - [Strategic Plan 2018-2020](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/about/strategic-plan/) - AwF is an organization of global volunteer aquaculture professionals who network; who are passionate about aquaculture and its ability to engage, train and feed the disadvantaged; and who create initiatives, projects and programs. Mission Statement Aquaculture without Frontiers is a registered charity whose mission is to promote and support responsible and sustainable aquaculture to alleviate poverty and malnutrition - [Background](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/about/background/) - The formation of a new non-governmental aquaculture organization (NGO) to assist in the alleviation of poverty in developing countries was first proposed in Salvador, Brazil, at the annual meeting of the World Aquaculture Society in May 2003. The concept received a favorable reception in the aquaculture press and generated considerable interest in and beyond the - [Donor List](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/giving-funding/donor-list/) - Aquaculture without Frontiers wishes to sincerely thank the following individual and corporate donors for their kind support. Please note that donors marked in red are corporate or group donors, or philanthropic organizations; those in black are individual donors. It is not AwF policy to indicate the amount of each donation on this list, although substantial gifts - [PDF Testing Page](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/pdf-testing-page/) - Click to see full article Aquaculture Magazine April / May 2017 Volume 43 Number 203 Apr 2017 (another way to store PDF: saved in google drive) Click to see full article Aquaculture Magazine April / May 2017 Volume 43 Number 203 Apr 2017 - [AwF Articles](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/gallery/awf-articles/) - [AwF Achievements 2017](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/about/achievements-2017/) - “Mankind was my business. The common welfare was my business; charity, mercy, forbearance, benevolence, were all my business." – Charles Dickens, ‘A Christmas Carol’ February Connection with Cambodia through MoU with Fisheries Administration Cambodia which is being followed up for potential JV in Cambodia with the Rotary Club (Brighton, Vic). Meetings being held mid-January 2018. - [Aims and Committee](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/volunteers/aims-and-committee/) - Aims and Objectives To raise knowledge and awareness of volunteer issues in aquaculture and to find and promote ways of achieving mutual benefit within the industry, the AwF Volunteer’s Network will aim to: encourage multi-disciplinary roles in aquaculture projects encourage critical analysis of the way that volunteering influences participation, decision-making and benefits in aquaculture consider - [Digital Stories](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/digital-stories/) - [All Stories](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/digital-stories/all-stories/) - [East Timor](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/digital-stories/east-timor/) - [India](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/digital-stories/india/) - [Mexico](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/digital-stories/mexico/) - [Indonesia](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/digital-stories/indonesia/) - [Thailand](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/digital-stories/thailand/) - [Peru](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/digital-stories/peru/) - [Papua New Guinea](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/digital-stories/papua-new-guinea/) - [Liberia](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/digital-stories/liberia/) - [Haiti](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/digital-stories/haiti/) - [Ghana](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/digital-stories/ghana/) - [Burkina Faso](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/digital-stories/burkina-faso/) - [Kenya](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/digital-stories/kenya/) - [Nepal](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/digital-stories/nepal/) - [Bangladesh](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/digital-stories/bangladesh/) - [National Volunteers Week](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/volunteers/national-volunteers-week/) - Celebrating National Volunteers Week 2017 ------------------------------- Field notes from Nepal: Researching with the Agriculture and Forestry University By: Samantha Farquhar -------------------------------- What can we all do to support Volunteers? We all know how valuable volunteers are. Their energy, innovative ideas, connections and enthusiasm are priceless; their ability to help us achieve our mission is vital. How - [Donate NOW](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/giving-funding/donations-2/) - Click Here to make a secure on-line donation to AwF today Thank you! Aquaculture without Frontiers (AwF) considers any information that you provide on our website as private and we will not use any of your information other than as directed by you. We will not give any of your information to any other person or - [Giving](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/giving-funding/) - Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to farm fish and you feed him for a lifetime. - adapted from a Chinese Proverb A farmer proudly displaying the harvest of stocked catla fish. Help AwF to teach others how to farm fish so they can eat for - [International Women's Day 8 March](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/womens-network/international-womens-day-8-march/) - 8 March 2017 International Women's Day 8 Mar 17 ----------------- 8 March 2015 [Click to see how Women in Aquaculture are making it happen] - [Board Members - AwF (Latin America)](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-la/board-members/) - Antonio Garza de Yta (President) Dr. Antonio Garza de Yta. Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Campus Monterrey (1997). M.Sc. (2001) and Ph.D. in Aquaculture (2009) from Auburn University. Former Director General for Planning, Programming and Evaluation of the National Commission for Aquaculture and Fisheries in - [AwF (Latin America)](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-la/) - Aquaculture Without Frontiers Latin America "Aquaculture Without Frontiers" arrives in Morelia, Mich., Mexico Facebook Page Media Reports - [Indigenous Network](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/networks/indigenous-network/) - Survey We are gathering information on current indigenous projects. If your group is undertaking a project, whether in the planning or operational stage, we would appreciate you taking a few minutes to complete this survey - Current Indigenous Aquaculture Projects survey. We aim to use this information to ascertain how we may be able to assist. We - [Woman of the Month Award](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/womens-network/woman-of-the-month-award/) - Aims of award To promote and foster pride in, and recognition of, outstanding achievements which advance our goals and values To develop an appreciation of the diversity and depth of personal and community achievement within women in aquaculture/seafood To promote and recognise individual aquaculture/seafood women for the time and dedication they have demonstrated for members - [Aims and Committee](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/students-network/aims-and-committee/) - Aims and Objectives [In process] ---------------- Committee Michael Lee Dr Michael Lee has been a professor at the California State University East Bay since 1996, specializing in the sustainability of natural resources management. He received his Bachelors degree in Geography with minors in Economics and Soil Mechanics from the University of Nottingham (1982) and his - [Aims and Committee](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/networks/indigenous-network/aims-and-committee-2/) - Aims and Objectives [In process] ---------------- Committee Janine Pierce Dr Janine Pierce is an Adjunct Research Fellow involved in lecturing and research at the University of South Australia. Her previous work history has been in both government and private sectors as a librarian, management consultant, job creation programs, own businesses and Tafe teacher. She is - [Aims and Committee](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/womens-network/aims-and-committee/) - Aims [In process] --------------- Committee Asia, EU/Africa, Oceania, Americas Arlene Nietes Satapornvanit, Gender in Aquaculture Program Coordinator, NACA, Thailand Arlene Nietes-Satapornvanit is the Gender Programme Manager at the Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA), Bangkok, Thailand. She obtained her Ph.D. in Aquaculture from the University of Stirling, UK, her M.Sc. in Aquaculture from the - [Volunteer Profiles](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/volunteer-profiles/) - To see what some of our wonderful volunteers have been doing, click the photos below - [International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/international-day-of-worlds-indigenous-peoples/) - 9 August 2017 - [Women's Network](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/womens-network/) - Women's Network Back in July 2014 we launched an AwF Network idea to further our promotion of women’s, family and community issues in our projects. We encouraged people (especially women) interested in becoming involved in the Network to engage. We initially had about 30 people respond and we agreed to split them into 4 groups - [Students' & Schools' Network](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/students-network/) - The start of the Students'/Schools' Network in Indonesia April 2016. Check Facebook to see what's going on with our Students. - [Projects](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/projects/) - Current Projects and Field Activities We are continuing to build on our Strategy by: creating networks in Women/Gender, Schools/Students and Indigenous activities building on our Volunteer base as that is crucial to our activities expanding our collaborations with various groups worldwide continuing work in La Pesca/Tampico, Mexico with our first Aquaculture Learning Centre and now expanding - [Capability & Capacity Building](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/education/capability-and-capacity-building/) - Make use of the online resources and weblinks. - [Learn](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/education/) - Check out our Aquaculture Learning Centres and Capability & Capacity Building resources. - [Mexico Donate Content](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/mexico-donate-content/) - Why focus on sustainable aquaculture in Mexico? Mexico is the number one country for overweight and obese children facing a future of poverty 34.4% of Mexican children suffer from being overweight or obese Nearly 70% of the population is overweight [Global Nutrition Report 2016 - http://globalnutritionreport.org/the-report/] 46% of the population lives below the poverty line - [India Donate Content](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/india-donate-content/) - Why focus on women and aquaculture in India? 14 million+ children suffer from severe acute malnutrition [Global Nutrition Report 2016 - http://globalnutritionreport.org/the-report/] 60 million+ children in India are anaemic [Global Nutrition Report 2016 - http://globalnutritionreport.org/the-report/] 58 percent of children in India don't complete primary school [RTE Forum India - http://www.rteforumindia.org/content/how-children-poonch-struggle-attain-their-fundamental-right-education] Everyone needs to have a - [Food Security and Nutrition](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/food-security-and-nutrition/) - AwF aims to follow the Sustainable Development Agenda of the United Nations. See Goals of the Agenda. Where possible we try to link our Strategic Plan to the United Nations Committee on Food Security and Nutrition - High Level Panel of Experts (HLPE) Report. AwF Board member, Dave Conley, recently gave this - [MOU’s and LINKS](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/mous-and-links/) - [Weblinks](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/education/resources/) - Aquaculture & Fisheries Societies (information; conferences; publications; magazines) American Fisheries Society Asian Fisheries Society European Aquaculture Society World Aquaculture Society Aquaculture Magazines & Newsletters (information; equipment; services; consultants) Aquaculture Asia Aquaculture Asia Pacific Aquaculture Europe Magazine Aquaculture Health International Aquaculture North America Aquafeed.com Global Aquaculture Advocate EUROFISH Magazine FAO Aquaculture Newsletter Fishfarmer Magazine Fish Farming International GrowFish eNewsletter Hatchery - [International Students' Day](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/international-studentss-day/) - [Gallery](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/gallery/) - [Student of the Month Award](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/student-of-the-month-award/) - [Presentations and Reports](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/presentations-and-reports/) - [Slideshow Presentations](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/education/slideshows/) - 2016 FAO, COFI 14 July 2016 Promoting Seafood Consumption - Roy Palmer 2016 Worldfish Fisheries and aquaculture in the developing world: A research agenda for the next decade - Stephen J Hall 2016 APA16 Surabaya - Reports from Grantees: Arlyn Mandas Nikoleta Ntalamagka Menaga Meenakshisundaram Amit Ranjan Christopher Ongko Vaishali Joshi Renata Melon Barroso 2016 APA16 - [Reports](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-aust/reports/) - 2015 Nutrition Subregion Profile - Australia and New Zealand - International Food Policy Research Institute - [AwF (Aust)](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-aust/) - The objects of our organisation in Australia are: to promote sustainable aquaculture development as a catalyst for change as a means of improving the nutrition and health of people, to foster social and economic development. to promote and support responsible and sustainable aquaculture to alleviate poverty and malnutrition and to enhance food security for disadvantaged - [Schools](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/networks/global-network-of-schools/) - We are discussing a Global Network of Schools for sharing information, leveraging resources, and fundraising which will be linked by internet. It will enable on-site and remote learning opportunities using mobile communications technologies and will be capable of connecting to our Aquaculture Learning Centres and other projects. The idea came from Marine Science Magnet H.S., - [Networks](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/networks/) - [Governance](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-aust/governance/) - [In process] - [Meetings](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-la/meetings/) - [In process] - [Governance](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/awf-la/governance/) - [In process] - [Adobe Reader](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/adobe-reader/) - To view the PDF documents on this website, please go to Adobe.com to download the latest FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. - [Proposals](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/projects/proposals/) - Blue Economy Challenge - documents John Forster, Ricardo Radulovich - Ch 11 Seaweed and Food Security Radulovich - tropical seaweeds food & biodiversity - [Completed Projects](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/projects/completed-projects-and-field-activities/) - BANGLADESH: AwF-RDRS Project (Report July 2010) PDF BANGLADESH: AwF-RDRS Project (Report March 2011) PDF BANGLADESH: AwF-Caritas Phase 1 (Complete Report July 2007) PDF BANGLADESH: AwF-Caritas Phase 2 (Project Details) PDF BANGLADESH: AwF-Caritas 2008-2009 Project (Report May 2009) PDF BANGLADESH: AwF-VOSD (Project Details) PDF BANGLADESH: AwF-VOSD (Final Report March 2007) PDF BANGLADESH: AwF-RDRS (Project Details) PDF BANGLADESH: AwF-RDRS Project (Report May 2009) PDF GHANA & - [Potential Eel Culture - Western Victoria](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/networks/indigenous-network/potential-eel-culture-western-victoria/) - Visit to Warrnambool for Potential Eel Culture Aquaculture without Frontiers involvement AwF was recently invited to a meeting to discuss options for reviving the culturing of short fin Eels at Lake Condah. The request was made by Deakin University, with whom we have an MOU to share and partner in like-minded projects. Communication between the - [Reports](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/about/reports/) - AwF (UK) Reports: AwF (UK) Chairman's Report November 2006 PDF AwF (UK) Chairman's Report November 2007 PDF AwF (UK) Chairman's Report November 2008 PDF AwF (UK) Chairman's Report November 2009 PDF AwF (UK) Accounts 2006-2007 PDF AwF (UK) Accounts 2007-2008 PDF AwF (UK) Accounts 2008-2009 PDF AwF (UK) Accounts 2009-2010 PDF AwF (UK) Accounts 2010-2011 PDF AwF (UK) Accounts 2011-2012 PDF [AwF (UK) was closed - [Reports](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/womens-network/reports/) - World Health Organization "Report of a regional meeting on health of older women: policy, gender and delivery of service issues Bangkok, Thailand 23–25 September 2014" - [Audio Clips](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/education/audio-clips/) - A library of audio clips from various events is under development. Stay tuned... - [Photos](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/education/photos/) - [Video Clips](https://www.aquaculturewithoutfrontiers.org/education/video-clips/) - A library of video clips from various events is under development. 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