Our team
Board
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Phyllis Hutchison
FOUNDER & CHAIR
“I’ve always loved animals, and I’ve always been fascinated by Africa. I founded the charity now known as Four Steps to Freedom in 2015, after seeing the terrible impact of rabies at first hand.”
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Dr. Rose Mary Harley OBE
VICE CHAIR & SECRETARY
“The wellbeing of dogs in Tanzania is deeply important, but it is the focus on rabies eradication that makes Four Steps to Freedom so special to me.”
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Al
TREASURER
“Al loves the outdoors and likes nothing better than to venture into nature with his dogs.
He is a great supporter of F.S.T.F.and has a deep interest in animal welfare and rabies prevention.
Committee
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Marlene McFadyen
COMMITTEE MEMBER
“The enthusiasm and dedication of Phyllis and the team at Four Steps to Freedom made a big impression on me, and I knew at once that I wanted to help.”
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Fionna Stewart-Carter
COMMITTEE MEMBER
“I felt so inspired by the passion and commitment behind Four Steps to Freedom, that I knew I had to get involved. I wanted to contribute in any way I could to help with their vital work.”
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Linsey Beck
COMMITTEE MEMBER
“My love of animals was what first drew me to Four Steps to Freedom. I firmly believe that animals deserve the right to be safe and happy, and to live life to the full; this is the mission of Four Steps to Freedom..”
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Dr Susan Bell
COMMITTEE MEMBER
“While volunteering on veterinary campaigns in Tanzania, I was absolutely blown away by the dedication and selflessness of the people who work so tirelessly to support the work of Four Steps to Freedom.”
Mbwa Wa Africa Animal Rescue
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Sandra Kliegelhoefer
FOUNDER
Together with her husband Jens Fissenebert, Sandra founded Mbwa Wa Africa Animal Rescue in 2013 to rescue and re-home animals in the Arusha region of Tanzania.
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Jens Fissenebert
FOUNDER
Together with his wife Sandra Kliegelhoefer, Jens founded Mbwa Wa Africa Animal Rescue in 2013 to rescue and re-home animals in the Arusha region of Tanzania.
VIP Team Member
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Gongo
TEAM MASCOT
Following a brutal machete attack in 2016, Gongo was taken to Mbwa Wa Africa Animal Rescue.