HOPE FOR THE VOICELESS Woman This Month’s Farah Baig has an insightful chat with Bahrain Rescues’ Mojda Banahi about animal welfare and the way forward. We’ve seen it happen before- a family gets excited, plans a celebration and decides the best way to mark the occasion is with a new puppy or kitten. While some of these situations might work out, more often than never, these decisions aren’t thought out and the little soul ends up being passed on from home to home and sometimes dumped on the streets. Situations like these has led to a growing stray population and often leaves these animals in a state of distress, fending for themselves in environments they are unfamiliar with. However, all hope is not lost with proactive individuals like Mojda Banahi – an avid animal rescuer and the outspoken PR Manager of Bahrain Rescues. “I have always loved animals and as every child who is fond of them dreamed of being able to help them when I became older. Although I did not intentionally seek out the task of becoming a rescuer, all the roads lead me down this path, it was really just one coincidence after another,” says Ms. Banahi, who has grown to be a ray of hope for the many voiceless animals in Bahrain. Shining a Light on Bahrain Rescues Bahrain Rescues, which was established by its chairwoman Eman Eid, is an animal rescue group focused on picking up critical cases and facilitating their recovery. “Eman started by feeding strays and moved on to picking up injured domestic pets that were dumped,” says Ms. Banahi. PEOPLE | interview March 2021 www.womanthismonth.com 44
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