Specialty

Glow for Life is a road-safety and animal-welfare initiative aimed at reducing accidents involving stray dogs by improving their visibility during night and low-light conditions. The project reflects Rotary’s commitment to compassion, coexistence, and community safety. 

Facts & Figures

• Project Name:Glow for Life
• Organized by:Rotary Club of Biratnagar Downtown
• Budget:NPR 50,000
• Total Collars Distributed:500 reflective collars
• Target Area:Highways and accident-prone roads in and around Biratnagar
• Implementation:On-ground fitting by trained animal-care teams

Suppport

The project received financial and collaborative support from Mr. Krish Poddar. Technical guidance and field-level execution were provided by Sahara Animal Care and Alina Prasai’s Animal Care Center, ensuring safe, humane, and effective collaring of stray dogs. Rotary members supported planning, coordination, and monitoring.

 Beneficiaries

• Stray dogs protected from road accidents
• Motorists and pedestrians through improved road safety
• Animal-care organizations working in the field
• The wider community through reduced human–animal conflict

 Impact/Outcome

• Significantly enhanced night-time visibility of stray dogs
• Reduced risk of road accidents involving animals
• Promoted compassion and responsibility towards stray animals
• Created awareness about humane solutions for animal safety
• Strengthened collaboration between Rotary and animal-welfare partners

 Sustainability

Reflective collars provide long-term visibility and protection with minimal maintenance. The project is highly replicable and scalable, with potential for periodic replacement drives and expansion to additional areas, ensuring sustained impact on road safety and animal welfare.