MARIANA HUMANITARIAN MISSION

Mariana HUMANITARIAN Mission

Date: December 2015
Place: Mariana, Minas Gerais, Brazil

In response to the environmental tragedy caused by the breaking of a tails dam, causing the largest environmental disaster in Brazil, the Fraternity – Humanitarian Federation (FIHF) carried out this short-term mission to provide humanitarian assistance for the region.

The work focused on the organization and maintenance of a shelter for the rescue and care of the affected animals, located in the outskirts of the city of Mariana.

ACTIVITIES PERFORMED

Organization and logistic support to the infrastructure of care and shelter of the animals
Organization of the stock of medical-veterinary supplies and food.
Rescue and aid of fauna, including large animals rescued from the places affected by the mud spill.
Treatment and monitoring of small animals.