Organization

 In this category, we will introduce 10 organizations which works for the animals.

(Following organizations are listed in alphabetical order)

(You may click the names to visit their websites)

1.

AFRICAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION 
WHAT Protecting Africa’s wildlife and natural landscapes.
IN DETAIL AWF is engaged with the conservation of ecosystems alongside the protection of wildlife and resolution of human-wildlife conflict.
WHERE Africa.

2.

ANIMAL WELFARE INSTITUTE
WHAT Promoting animals’ prosperity and wellbeing.
IN DETAIL Founded in 1961, the veteran organization does everything in its power to minimize – if not altogether eliminate – the impact of human actions detrimental to endangered species.
WHERE Worldwide. AWI is especially engaged with promoting American legislation.

3.

DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE
WHAT Promoting pro-wildlife legislation.
IN DETAIL Combining hands-on collaboration with communities and active promotion of pro-wildlife legislation, Defenders of Wildlife have a record of over sixty years protecting imperiled species, such as the black bear, Alaska gray wolf and the American bison.
WHERE Various regions Stateside and Alaska.

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IFAW
WHAT Saving animals and habitats.
IN DETAIL Saving seals, defending whales, protecting elephants and saving tigers are just some of the projects the International Fund for Animal Welfare is dedicated to. Overseeing 40-some projects, the organization provides hands-on assistance to animals and generates campaigns for the awareness of animals in danger of extinction.
WHERE Worldwide.

5.

PAWS
WHAT Bringing people together for the respect and security of animals.
IN DETAIL PAWS, an organization that brings together people who love animals and enjoy their company, leaves its paw print via a slew of activities. Especially worth noting is the PAWS Wildlife Center, which provides healthcare and rehabilitation to wild animals.
WHERE Washington State, USA.

6.

PETA
WHAT The largest animal rights organization in the world.
IN DETAIL Standing for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, PETA is an internationally renowned organization and a devout activist for animal rights. Using at times controversial tactics to spread its word, PETA is engaged with public education, research, legislation and animal rescue.
WHERE Worldwide.

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WILDLIFE ALLIANCE
WHAT Battling illegal wildlife trade.
IN DETAIL Avid planet savers, the Wildlife Alliance works to eliminate wildlife extinction. The organization focuses on combatting illegal wildlife trade by cultivating alternate sources of income for struggling, undeserved communities. Wildlife Alliance also provides hands-on rescue and rehabilitation to animals in plight.
WHERE Cambodia.

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WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
WHAT Conservation of wildlife habitats.
IN DETAIL Climate change, extinction, human-wildlife coexistence and sustainability top Wildlife Conservation Society’s list of concerns. Founded in 1895 (!), the organization scours the world, helping a variety of wild species – gorillas, tigers and ocean giants included.
WHERE Worldwide.

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WSPA
WHAT Ensuring that animals are treated with respect.
IN DETAIL The World Society for the Protection of Animals is involved in activities that promote the compassionate treatment of animals and good animal welfare. Whales, bears, and orangutans are some of the species at the heart of WSPA’s  work.
WHERE All over the world. WSPA holds local chapters in many countries worldwide.

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WWF
WHAT Cultivating human-animals coexistence and sustaining biodiversity.
IN DETAIL The influential organization combines hand-on conservation efforts and takes active part in forming policy and legislation. WWF grants special focus to particular species, including tigers, dolphins and elephants.
WHERE Worldwide. Priority regions are the Amazon, Himalayas, Mediterranean, Borneo, Coral Triangle and Madagascar.