

Awareness & Prevention
The H5N1 Prevention Initiative is a multi-layered global advocacy campaign combating avian influenza. As a birding enthusiast and activist filmmaker, Jack Aronian founded the initiative to highlight the pandemic potential of bird flu. As part of the COVID generation, Aronian aims to protect all creatures, great and small, from zoonotic disease. Aronian views bird and wildlife centers as key intermediaries for HPAI preparedness and for disseminating public sector information. Wildlife organizations can leverage their communities and partnerships to amplify awareness. The H5N1 Prevention Initiative comprises a documentary featuring experts' perspectives, a collaborative hub for bird centers to share H5N1 strategies, and a fundraiser to support wildlife organizations' HPAI preparedness.
Please join the H5N1 Prevention Initiative in protecting wildlife and global health.
One Health advocacy omni campaign comprising a Hub for centers, Documentary, Fundraiser for
wildlife centers' HPAI preparedness
Private centralized database for avian/wildlife centers to collaborate on
H5 preparedness strategies
Amplifying awareness through screenings
& speaking events
​ GoFundMe campaign has raised 9.5K+ for avian/wildlife centers' HPAI efforts
Impact
Achievements & Support

133+
Volunteers & Advisors
Teens & Adults
Partners & Donors
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Testimonials
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It is remarkable to see someone your age bringing together storytelling and science in such a meaningful way.
Your work to raise awareness about H5N1 reflects deep dedication, and I appreciate the initiative and care you have put into it. I am grateful that you are choosing to support Audubon through your efforts.
It means a great deal to have someone with your passion and creativity working on behalf of birds and the places they need. ​
- Elizabeth Gray, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer,
National Audubon Society
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​​​Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video and help educate our local community, this is really awesome!
- Terence Brosnan, Director of Cable Access,
Town of Greenburgh, NY
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Thank you again for your support of the Lab and for your impressive fundraising efforts in support of bird flu prevention.
- Kelly Fiske, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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I am so impressed with the work you did to help spread the word on this very serious issue…
meeting and getting to know a young person like you gives me a lot of hope for the world’s future!
I look forward to seeing where you go and what you do.
Simply Amazing!
- Maureen Doherty, Green Chimneys
Farm Program Manager, NY
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You put together a fantastic film and important initiative, and looking forward to seeing the next iteration!
- Jocelyn Anderson, Director, Leadership Giving, National Audubon Society
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Your passion for your projects and birds is so inspiring.
-Sunny Kellner, Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager,
Sharon Audubon Center, CT
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Fly With Us
Through presentations, partnerships, and multimedia
we are raising bird flu awareness.
Connection and action are crucial to safeguarding all species—oin us as we support wildlife centers' HPAI prevention efforts.
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