International Fund for Animal Welfare | IFAW 4423 views

IFAW’s mission is to rescue and protect animals around the world. We rescue individuals, safeguard populations, and preserve habitat.Founded in 1969 in Canada and in the UK in 1981, the International Fund for Animal Welfare saves individual animals, animal populations and habitats all over the world. With projects in more than 40 countries, IFAW provides hands-on assistance to animals in need, whether it's dogs and cats, wildlife and livestock, or rescuing animals in the wake of disasters. We also advocate saving populations from cruelty and depletion, such as our campaign to end commercial whaling and seal hunts.Guiding ideasOur vision: Our vision is a world where animals are respected and protected.Our promise: We promise supporters and policy makers effective animal protection solutions delivered with intelligence, compassion and integrity.Our principles: In order to achieve IFAW’s vision of a world where animals are respected and protected, we follow key principles in our hands-on projects with animals and in our advocacy work to secure better animal welfare protection in policy, legislation and society:It should be recognised that animals have intrinsic value and are sentient beings. Policy should be based on sound science within an ethical framework for animals. Conservation decisions should be guided by ecological sustainability and biological sustainability, the precautionary principle within an ethical framework for animals. View our Glossary and Statements of PrincipleOur approach: We are international, with local expertise and leadership in all of our field offices. Through strong international coordination, we leverage regional campaigns and projects to achieve global influence and impact.We use our hands-on projects on the ground to inform and influence policy and practices at the international, national and community level.Our work connects animal welfare and conservation, demonstrating that healthy populations, naturally sustaining habitats and the welfare of individual animals are intertwined.We work closely with communities to find solutions that benefit both animals and people.Our team: Our team includes rescue workers, conservation specialists, rural community development experts, wildlife crime prevention and enforcement professionals, veterinarians, policy experts, campaigners, scientists, educators and the highest quality support staff all driven by a determination to help animals in need.Executive leadership