The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to protecting animals worldwide. It operates in over 40 countries, focusing on a wide range of animal welfare issues.
Key Areas of Work
- Wildlife Crime: IFAW combats wildlife trafficking and poaching, working to protect endangered species and their habitats.
- Disaster Response: The organization responds to natural disasters and conflicts, providing emergency aid to animals affected by these events.
- Policy: IFAW advocates for strong animal protection laws and policies at both national and international levels.
- Marine Conservation: IFAW works to protect marine ecosystems, particularly focusing on marine mammals and their habitats.
- Community Engagement: The organization empowers local communities to protect animals and their environments.
- Wildlife Rescue: IFAW rescues and rehabilitates injured and orphaned wildlife.
- Landscape Conservation: The organization works to conserve critical habitats for wildlife.
- Marine Mammal Rescue: IFAW responds to marine mammal emergencies, rescuing and rehabilitating injured or stranded animals.
Dog Welfare Initiatives
IFAW has a strong commitment to improving the lives of dogs worldwide. Key initiatives include:
- Disaster Relief:
- Dominica: Providing emergency food aid to dogs and cats affected by Hurricane Maria.
- Syria and Turkey: Assisting in rebuilding animal shelters after the devastating earthquakes.
- Ukraine: Providing emergency aid, medical care, and shelter to dogs affected by the ongoing war.
- United States: Supporting animal search and rescue efforts in California after wildfires.
- Indigenous and Community-Based Programs:
- Canada: Implementing the Northern Dogs Project to provide veterinary services, education, and sustainable solutions for dog care in remote communities. Together with the Canadian Animal Task Force (CATF), IFAW delivers the Managing Dogs in First Nations course.
- Mexico: Collaborating with Coco’s Animal Welfare, a local organization, to provide veterinary care, promote adoption, and deter wildlife conflicts.
- Wildlife Conservation:
- Australia: Training koala detection dogs to help protect vulnerable wildlife.
- Benin: Training dogs to detect wildlife crime and trafficking.
Through these initiatives, IFAW is making a significant impact on the lives of dogs worldwide, both in times of crisis and in everyday life.
Website:
https://www.ifaw.org/international/