OUTREACH PROGRAMME

Connecting Communities. Uplifting Lives.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Service dog training requires extensive time professional expertise and ongoing support. Each dog receives one to two years of dedicated instruction socialisation and healthcare before being matched with a handler. You can be part of this life-changing journey.The Gem Project

Sponsor a Service Dog: Support one dog’s training and care needsThe Gem Project

Donate to the Program: Every contribution funds food vet care gear and travelThe Gem Project

Spread Awareness: Share this work with others and help expand access to those in need

At The Gem Project Sanctuary our Outreach Program is more than education. It is connection. We believe that every animal deserves a life of dignity and every person deserves the tools and knowledge to help create that world. Our outreach is rooted in compassion and action reaching beyond our sanctuary walls to uplift communities through awareness hands-on care and meaningful support.

Our Mission

Raise awareness about compassionate responsible dog ownership
Promote animal health and wellbeing through accessible services
Reduce the number of stray neglected and abandoned animals
Encourage sterilisation adoption and lifelong care
Build strong lasting human-animal bonds within communities

PROGRAM ELEMENTS

COMMUNITY EDUCATION WORKSHOPS

Community Education Workshops

We would like to host interactive workshops in schools community halls open spaces and at the sanctuary. These sessions are designed to empower attendees with knowledge and practical tools to care for their dogs with compassion.

Basic dog care: feeding grooming exercise
Understanding behaviour and safe interaction
Importance of vaccinations parasite prevention and hygiene
Why spaying and neutering matters

MOBILE WELLNESS DAYS

Mobile Wellness Days

In partnership with local veterinarians and sponsors we would like to bring essential services into under-resourced communities. These days are lifelines for dogs and families who cannot access regular veterinary care.

Free or low-cost vaccinations deworming and tick treatments
Referrals and assistance for sterilisation
Grooming basic health checks and pet food support

ADOPTION AND FOSTER
AWARNESS

These events bring our sanctuary dogs into the spotlight sharing their stories and helping them find loving homes.

Showcase adoptable dogs
Share transformation stories
Recruit supporters

RESPONSIBLE
DOG OWNERSHIP

We use social media to promote responsible ownership. These campaigns are localised and multilingual reaching families where they are.

Leash laws and proper identification
Cleaning up after dogs
Showing kindness and consistency in care

WHO WE SERVE

Families and dog owners in surrounding communities
Youth groups and local schools
Individuals caring for dogs with limited access to vet care
Animal lovers who want to learn more
Other organisations seeking support for overflow cases

WHAT MAKES IT WORK

Deep community trust built through consistency
Partnerships with schools veterinarians and trainers
Skilled and committed volunteers
Tailored educational materials available in multiple languages
Donations and sponsorships that fund vital work