A group of 20+ artists volunteered from across Kerala to create vibrant wall murals, each illustrating essential disaster preparedness measures.
WAYANAD, Kerala (Feb 22, 2025) – A three-day wall mural painting event was organized in Wayanadto convey essential information on disaster preparedness.Organized by Humane World for Animals India (formerly Humane Society International/India) in collaboration with Fireflies NGO, the event was supported by the District Disaster Management Authority and the Animal Husbandry Department, Wayanad. The wall paintings took place in two locations including the Animal Husbandry Department office and the E.K. Nayanar Memorial Community Hall.
A team of 20+artists volunteered from various parts of Kerala and collaborated to create vibrant wall murals, illustrating key disaster preparedness measures. These murals highlighted crucial practices such as preparing emergency medical kits for animals in advance, keeping animals untied during emergencies, identifying evacuation routes, and implementing other preventive measures.
The initiative was attended by local residents, school children, and community members, who engaged with the artwork and its messageon disaster preparedness. Nayana Scaria, coordinator at disaster response and relief at Humane World for Animals India said: “Using art as a medium for education is one of the most engaging and effective ways to create awareness.Through this mural painting event, we hope to not only capture attention but also provide an impactful visual reminder to the community about the importance of proactive disaster managementand preparedness. By bringing together volunteers from across the state, the program not only fostered community awareness but also actively engaged youth by providing themvaluable learning and volunteer opportunities in disaster preparedness.”
Over the last seven years,Humane World for Animals India has gained a notifiable presence in Kerala through its disaster response, preparedness and relief efforts.The 2024 Wayanad landslides led to a major animal rescue by our team, aiding over 200 animals and showcasing our commitment to animal protection during crises.Along with partner organizations, Humane World for Animals India is striving to make Wayanad a disaster-resilient district for both humans and animals. As part of this effort, flood preparedness training has been conducted forcommunities and self-help groups like Kudumbashreeto safeguard animals and the families that depend on them during disasters such as floods and landslides.Through these measures, the animal protection organization strives to build resilience in disaster-prone areas by strengthening the capacity of communities, local governments, and grassroots humanitarian organizations.
About Humane World for Animals
Together, we tackle the root causes of animal cruelty and suffering to create permanent change. With millions of supporters and work happening in over 50 countries, Humane World for Animals—formerly called Humane Society International—addresses the most deeply entrenched forms of animal cruelty and suffering. As the leading voice in the animal protection space, we work to end the cruelest practices, care for animals in crisis and build a stronger animal protection movement. Driving toward the greatest global impact, we aim to achieve the vision behind our name: a more humane world.
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