Global Alliance for Rabies Control

What Global Alliance for Rabies Control does

Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) is a US-registered 501c3 nonprofit and UK-registered charity (SC 037112) founded in 2006–2007 to eliminate dog-mediated rabies globally through a One Health approach that connects human and animal health sectors. GARC operates from a Manhattan, Kansas headquarters, a Glasgow (UK) office, and a Philippines branch, and works with national governments, NGOs, and community organizations across 35+ countries. Its revenue is sourced from individual donations, corporate sponsorships (notably Boehringer Ingelheim, MSD Animal Health, and Battersea Dogs & Cats Home), legacy gifts, and grants (including UK Aid and the UBS Optimus Foundation), with all tools and resources offered free of charge.

GARC's portfolio centers on two free digital platforms and a layered program stack. The GARC Data Platform is an integrated surveillance system with sub-tools for vaccination tracking (Rabies Vaccination Tracker, Vaccination and Sterilization Tracker, CNVR Tool), case surveillance (Rabies Case Surveillance, Bite Case Tracker, Biting Animal Quarantine), and supporting functions (Education Initiative Tracker, Rabies Treatment Tracker, Vaccination Coverage Estimator); it is used by 33 countries and 80+ organizations. The GARC Education Platform provides free certificate courses (Rabies Educator Certificate, Community Coordinator for Rabies Certificate, Dog Welfare Certificate, Animal Handling and Vaccination Certificate, Rabies Healthcare Certificate), and feeding the Dog Health Champions program with Bronze and Silver tiers. Planning and protocol tools — SARE (Stepwise Approach towards Rabies Elimination, used by 35+ countries), the RAIDER protocol, and the Rapid Response Toolkit — support national elimination planning and outbreak response. Programs include Communities Against Rabies (CAR, launched 2023), 27 Rabies Centers of Excellence, the annual World Rabies Day (founded 2006), and advocacy campaigns (End Rabies Now, Zero by 30).

GARC's go-to-market is community-led and free at the point of use: it convenes regional networks PARACON (Africa) and ARACON (Asia), certifies individuals and organizations, distributes educational materials in 30+ languages, and partners with WHO, FAO, OIE (WOAH), and the private sector to embed its frameworks (Zero by 30, SARE) into national policy. End users (governments, NGOs, veterinary and healthcare professionals, individual champions, schools) access the Data Platform and Education Platform on a self-serve basis; World Rabies Day Awards ($1,500 winner / $750 runner-up per category) and corporate-sponsored recognition reinforce community engagement. Customers and end users are not charged; GARC sustains operations through donation funnels, shopping-affiliate partnerships (iGive, Give as You Live, Easy Fundraising, CouponBirds), corporate grants, and bilateral aid.

Name

Global Alliance for Rabies Control

Legal name

Global Alliance for Rabies Control

Website

https://rabiesalliance.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Global Alliance for Rabies Control is a US- and UK-registered nonprofit that eliminates dog-mediated rabies globally by providing free digital surveillance and education platforms, regional networks, and community certification programs to governments, NGOs, and individuals in 35+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rabies Surveillance and Elimination Software & Programs

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

One Health & Zoonotic Disease Partnerships (Human–Animal–Environment) (HLAJAOAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Global Immunization & Vaccine Access Alliances (HLAJAKAK), Vaccine Programs & Tendering (Government/NGO, Eradication Campaigns) (HLAMAKAO)

Keywords

• Rabies surveillance software
• Rabies elimination programs
• Rabies education certification
• Animal welfare training
• Public health awareness

Headquarters

HQ city

Manhattan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations from individuals: Individual donations through PayPal, credit card, and other methods. USD3 can help buy a vaccine for a dog. Donations are tax-deductible as GARC is a 501c3 organization.
2. Shopping and fundraising platforms: Partnering with iGive (US), Give as You Live (UK), Easy Fundraising (UK), and CouponBirds to receive small percentages of purchases made by supporters through their platforms.
3. Legacy donations: Bequests and legacy gifts through wills, including specific donations, residuary donations, and contingent donations. US tax ID: 26-0213561, UK charity number: SC 037712.
4. Corporate sponsorships: Support from pharmaceutical companies (Boehringer Ingelheim, MSD Animal Health, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home) for programs like Communities Against Rabies and World Rabies Day Awards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) is a nonprofit that provides free digital platforms, technical tools, and community-based programs to eliminate dog-mediated rabies worldwide. Its primary deliverables are the GARC Data Platform (a comprehensive rabies surveillance and vaccination tracking system used by 33 countries and 80+ organizations) and the GARC Education Platform (free certificate courses), supported by programs such as Communities Against Rabies, Dog Health Champions, and Rabies Centers of Excellence, all delivered under a One Health approach at no cost to end users.

Product overview

Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) offers a portfolio of interconnected digital tools and programs for rabies elimination. The core offerings are the GARC Data Platform for surveillance data management and the GARC Education Platform for training and certification. The Data Platform includes sub-tools for vaccination tracking (RVT, VST, CNVR), surveillance (RCS, BCT, BAQ), and supporting functions (EIT, RTT, VCE). The Education Platform provides certificate courses (REC, CCC, DWC, AVC, RHC) that feed into the Dog Health Champions Program with Bronze and Silver tiers. Technical support tools include SARE for planning, RAIDER Protocol and Rapid Response Toolkit for surveillance. Programs include Communities Against Rabies (CAR), Dog Health Champions, Future Rabies Champions, and Rabies Ambassadors. World Rabies Day serves as the annual awareness initiative. All offerings are provided at no cost to end users and operate under a One Health approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Communities Against Rabies (CAR): A grassroots program launched in 2023 that empowers individuals, NGOs, community groups, and grassroots leaders to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies through education, collaboration, and technological innovation.
• GARC Data Platform
• GARC Education Platform (GEP)
• World Rabies Day
• Zero by 30
• End Rabies Now

Products and services

• GARC Data Platform A comprehensive rabies data system enabling governments, NGOs, and organizations to capture, analyze, and visualize real-time rabies surveillance and vaccination data across all aspects of the disease, offered at no cost to end users.
• GARC Education Platform A free online learning platform offering self-paced rabies-related certificate courses including Rabies Educator Certificate, Community Coordinator for Rabies Certificate, Dog Welfare Certificate, Animal Handling and Vaccination Certificate, and Rabies Healthcare Certificate, available globally at no cost.
• Communities Against Rabies (CAR) Program A global grassroots movement empowering local NGOs, community groups, and individual leaders to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies through education, collaboration, and technology; establishes Rabies Centers of Excellence and Dog Health Champions in 35+ countries.
• Dog Health Champions Program A global initiative creating a network of trained community members who promote dog welfare, vaccination, and responsible dog ownership, with Bronze and Silver tier certifications awarded via the GARC Education Platform.
• Rabies Centers of Excellence (RCE) Certification program recognizing organizations as exemplary in rabies elimination efforts, with 27 RCEs established globally since late 2023 (growing to 29 by June 2026); provides ongoing capacity strengthening, tools, and international media exposure.
• SARE (Stepwise Approach towards Rabies Elimination) A structured planning framework that helps rabies-endemic countries measure progress towards rabies elimination through assessments and action plans; in 2025, more than 35 countries use SARE.
• RAIDER Protocol Protocol for implementing lateral flow tests to improve rabies surveillance networks, developed by GARC for surveillance practitioners and laboratories.
• Rapid Response Toolkit Toolkit for Integrated Bite Case Management across sectors, including stakeholder roles, reporting pathways, and communication protocols to enable a coordinated One Health response to rabies.
• World Rabies Day An annual global awareness event held on September 28 to raise awareness about rabies elimination, featuring event registration, downloadable resources, and World Rabies Day Awards ($1,500 winners, $750 runners-up).
• Rabies Ambassadors Program A program featuring public figures (including author Alexander McCall Smith as patron) committed to creating global rabies awareness, promoting factual information, and spreading positive messages about rabies prevention.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,000 Rabies Education Certificate graduates globally
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Partners for Rabies Prevention (PRP)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition including WHO, FAO, OIE, WHO rabies collaborating centres, research scientists, UBS Optimus Foundation, and industry representatives. Created in 2008 to address gaps preventing rabies elimination.
• World Health Organization (WHO)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-authored Zero by 30: Global Strategic Plan. GARC invited as first NGO to present statement on rabies at WHO World Health Assembly. Joint PARACON-WHO meetings.
• World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndorsed World Rabies Day in 2007. Joint statement with WHO and FAO in support of global rabies elimination. Partner in United Against Rabies collaboration.
• Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-authored global investment case and Rationale for Investing. Organized first SARE workshop with GARC. Joint statement with WHO and OIE.
• Pan-African Rabies Control Network (PARACON)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network established by GARC in 2014 for Africa. Inaugural meeting held with 33 countries. Members aspire to zero human deaths by 2030.
• Asian Rabies Control Network (ARACON)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network established by GARC following PARACON success. Inaugural meeting held in Bangkok, Thailand.
• University of the Philippines College of Veterinary Medicine (UPCVM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with GARC and Boehringer Ingelheim for Rabies Awareness Month campaign in March 2026.
• Department of Education PhilippinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered since 2016 to integrate rabies education into national K-10 curricula. Developed 78 lesson plans across multiple subjects.
• Philippines National Rabies Prevention and Control Committee (NRPCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGARC became member of NRPCC led by Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Industry.
• Bavarian NordicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered on rabies advice for travelers brochure and healthcare professionals booklet.
• Soi Dog FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered on rabies brochure providing basic information on rabies, symptoms, prevention, and bite response.
• World Animal ProtectionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with WHO to create Five Tips to Prevent Dog Bites flashcard, poster, and teaching manual.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• END Fund: Private philanthropic initiative fighting neglected tropical diseases, including rabies, in low-income countries. Directly comparable as a nonprofit coordinating cross-sector programs, surveillance, and treatment access for a specific disease burden that disproportionately affects developing regions.
• Task Force for Global Health: Large global health nonprofit that operates multiple disease-focused programs (NTDs, immunizations) in partnership with WHO and ministries of health. Comparable as a US-headquartered NGO that builds operational infrastructure to support disease elimination programs in resource-limited settings.
• Sabin Vaccine Institute: Nonprofit focused on vaccine development and uptake for preventable diseases. Comparable as a mission-driven organization that combines advocacy, capacity building, and educational programs targeting vaccine-preventable diseases globally.
• Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi): International nonprofit developing treatments for neglected diseases. Comparable as a globally operating health NGO that partners with multilaterals (WHO), governments, and pharma companies, and coordinates multi-country programs targeting diseases of poverty.
• World Animal Protection: Global animal welfare nonprofit. Directly comparable as an organization that partners with GARC on community-level dog welfare and bite prevention education, addressing the animal health side of the One Health agenda GARC pursues.
• Veterinarians Without Borders / Vétérinaires Sans Frontières: Network of veterinary NGOs operating globally on animal health in low-resource settings. Closely comparable as a One Health-oriented organization delivering community animal health services, training, and vaccination programs where rabies is a core concern.

Broad incumbents

• PATH: Large global health innovation nonprofit operating across vaccines, diagnostics, and health systems across many disease areas. Comparable as a broader, larger organization working on One Health adjacent issues and digital health tooling in low- and middle-income countries.
• Humane Society International: Large international animal welfare organization. Comparable as a broader animal-focused NGO that engages in dog population management, vaccination campaigns, and community education programs overlapping with GARC's mission.
• IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare): Global nonprofit working on animal welfare and conservation. Comparable as an organization with international footprint, donation-funded model, and programs touching on companion animal welfare and community-based interventions.

Others

• International Rabies Taskforce / United Against Rabies: Multi-stakeholder coalition co-led by WHO, FAO, OIE, and GARC. Comparable as a strategic partner/co-coordinator rather than a competitor; relevant peer for understanding the broader rabies elimination ecosystem GARC operates within.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/rabiesalliance

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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