Guiding Principles

Support

Goal 1: Eradicate Extreme Hunger and Poverty

 

Goal 3: Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women

 

Goal 5: Improve Maternal Health

 

Goal 7: Ensure Environmental Sustainability

Goal 2: Achieve Universal Primary Education

 

Goal 4: Reduce Child Mortality

 

Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other diseases

 

Goal 8: Develop a Global Partnership for Development

Sustainability

a. Training - IAHC encourages participatory training through which individuals are empowered to identify their challenges and then design and carry out their own solutions.

b. Holistic - IAHC is committed to the development of individuals, and communities through the meeting of mental, social, and physical needs.

c. Local Resources - IAHC promotes the use of local resources and indigenous knowledge in development work.

Veterinarian's Oath

"Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health and welfare, the prevention and relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge. I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics. I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence." - www.avma.org