Urgently needed

In order for the Trust to optimally fulfil its objectives, we will need the following items. This list is not exhaustive and is divided into short- to mid- term, and long term goals.

If want to help with any of the below items, please contact us here.

Alternatively, you can donate online and select "Urgently needed equipment" in the drop-down menu to make your donation go towards the listed items.

Short to mid term:

  • Anaesthetic machine.
  • Portable X-ray machine.
  • IDDEX/VetTest in house blood testing equipment.
  • Leica DM 1000 light microscope.
  • Centrifuge and microhaematocrit reader.
  • Ophthalmoscope and otoscope.
  • Refractometer.
  • Diagnostic ultrasound equipment.
  • TB testing equipment – Mclintock syringes x 2 and Hauptner callipers.
  • Choke chains and metal leads to give to dog owners (sterilisation programmes).
  • Crayons to give children (for colouring in the educational storybooks).
  • Dog kibbles (sterilisation programmes).
  • Palatable canine de-wormer in tablet form.
  • Canine vaccine (DA2PPL and rabies) - note Pfizer and Merial are the only registered vaccines in Zimbabwe.
  • Sponsorship for salaries for AWARE staff.
  • Sponsorship for drugs and consumables.
  • Pneu-Dart dart gun and accessories.
  • Stainless steel examination table.
  • Stainless steel surgical table.
  • Portable car/gas fridge and freezer.
  • Humane leopard and jackal traps.
  • GPS and radio collars for large and small felids, with receivers.
  • Fuel.
  • Vehicle servicing and maintenance.
  • Sponsorship for specific research projects.

Long term:

  • Mobile operating unit (vehicle with surgical theatre).
  • 4x4 Toyota vehicles (Landcruiser 1HZ pick-up or ‘hard top’).
  • Premises to build purpose built AWARE Trust hospital.
  • State of the art diagnostic equipment including ultrasound, CT and MRI scanners.
  • Microlight.
  • Cessna 172 aircraft or similar.
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