Through this list, I was able to find help from some animal groups and generous enough to help our minis shelter in the Philippines. Honestly. I realize that most animal organizations outside our country are even more generous and helpful. I hope that more will be able to help us here. As we really struggled down the grown for the past year up until this day. It means alot to us when somehow people recognizes our effort and compassion for our rescues. Please visit our FB page https://www.facebook.com/woofgangpack
As Chief Scientific Adviser for an International Farm Animal welfare and Environment organisation (https://www.ciwf.org.uk/) I cannot speak more highly of World Animal Net, based upon personal experience of working with them on animal welfare matters in a number of fora, including at the UN .
They more than live up to their stated mission and positively influence the welfare of animals though their work and by advising and influencing the organisations they work with, the resources they provide and intelligence and information they share.
Their staff are utterly dedicated and achieve a huge amount in a fiscally frugal manner, amplifying influence relative to income.
World Animal Net is the largest network of animal protection societies with over 3,000 affiliates in more than 100 countries and consultative status at the UN. WAN is an inspiring and super effective organisation and its focus is to provide resources to animal protection groups around the world. World animal net is a great influencer and WAN has consultative status at the UN. They also coordinate an International Policy Forum for AW whose main objective is to ensure that all opportunities to improve AW policies globally are explored and utilised.
My own organization has worked closely with World Animal Net for many years. I have collaborated especially closely with World Animal Net via the U.N. NGO Major Group's Animal Issues Thematic Cluster, which WAN co-founded as a vehicle to engage animal protection organizations in influencing international policy. Thanks to WAN, many animal protection NGOs have been empowered with a voice in the United Nations, and government officials and policy makers the world over have been made aware of animals' importance to sustainable development. This is in addition to WAN's other long-running programs, including its pioneering work in the field of animal law, and database of greatly helpful information on tens of thousands of organizations worldwide. With very limited budget and personnel, World Animal Net continues to achieve phenomenal good for animals, standing out as one of the most impactful organizations I know of in the field of animal protection.
Wonderful organisation that does incredible work for animal welfare, by connecting animal protection groups around the world. Their work is essential to improve the status and welfare of animals worldwide.
This is a great organization that does work that is very important but rarely attracts the attention it deserves helping large numbers of animals by protecting them through campaigning and coordinating coalitions of experts in animal welfare, animal protection, environmental protection and conservation.
WAN has a unique lens of looking at the big picture view of animals in the world and what can be done to assist them locally. The team at WAN are very professional and truly passionate about their cause.
An amazing organization with incredibly committed and qualified staff. World Animal Net fills a gap in the animal protection movement and provides a platform for animal protection organizations to collaborate and share expertise, making the movement stronger and more effective in the process. It is such a pleasure to work with WAN and witness firsthand the passion and dedication they pour into their work, fighting for the welfare of animals worldwide. I have also seen how transparent, open and kind each and every person on the team is. World Animal Net is truly a gem of an organization in the field!
I have been privileged to have been on the board of World Animal Net (WAN) since its inception, and have seen it grow in terms of programs, talent and credibility. WAN helps to provide research, expertise and a coordination platform to support animal protection advocacy in international and regional policy. Working on a small budget, WAN punches far above its weight - thanks to brilliant and dedicated staff, experienced and committed fellow board members, and the support of the animal protection community. We now hold the secretariat of the International Coalition for Animal Welfare (ICFAW) and are an Organisational Partner for the Animal Interest Thematic Cluster of the UN Major Group, as well as having our own International Policy Forum.
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I have been a trustee with WAN since its inception, and am proud of the way it has developed progressively, whilst always keeping in mind its original purpose of being a source of information, support and coalition building for other animal protection organisations. It has opened up new and important international policy opportunities for animal protection, which will make an immense difference to the lives of billions of animals over the longer term.
I never cease to be impressed by the powerful output of World Animal Net in their advocacy for the protection of animals. Their commitment to including animal welfare in development and sustainability, and their research, information and educational literature.
Their ground breaking Model Animal Welfare Act fills a huge void in the pursuit of countries and societies waking up to the need to pay much needed attention to the protection of animals in policy, legislation and implementation.
Thank you WAN, on behalf of all of those who do not have the voice to put their case themselves in this human centric driven society!
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It can be said that few Nonprofit Organisations have worked and indeed continue to work so dedicatedly as World Animal Net in the pursuit of a "better life for all", to use the great Nelson Mandela's mantra, except in this instance I also mean the protection of the environment as well as ALL other species and life forms that share this planet with us as humans!
Our organization benefited a lot from World Animal Net's experience and expertise in the past year. As newcomers in several UN forums, we were pleased to exchange regularly with WAN and were able to strengthen our common impact by working together on several projects, from side events to more technical documents. WAN helped us navigating the UN by sharing access, knowledge and introducing us to many stakeholders from civil society to UN agencies staff.
We still use some of WAN's excellent documents on capacity building and advocacy at the UN and look forward to working together again in the next months.
World Animal Net is a unique organization tackling issues related to all species and in multiple capacities. WAN's involvement spans grassroots programs to high level political arenas, offering a holistic and comprehensive approach to progressive animal welfare, rights and global initiatives. World Animal Net's effectiveness is well recognized and their collaborative spirit makes them an excellent partner with proven results.
World Animal Net's (WAN's) Model Animal Welfare Act (MAWA) is an incredible resource for those interested in enacting new legislation or improving existing animal protection legislation. This is especially true for countries where animal protection laws are new and here the MAWA guidelines are incredibly valuable. The MAWA is now considered the “gold standard” for animal welfare law.
I have a great experience of working closely with WAN on international policy work. They are generous and cooperative partners who always work with passion, integrity and devotion. WAN is doing pioneering work for animals at the United Nations and World Bank. concerning animal welfare and animal protection.
Kerry, Cruelty Free International
Wonderful organisation with very passionate and committed staff. WAN’s team can be proud of its wide-ranging knowledge and skills that include successfully leading NGO coalitions, developing useful resources and advocating for animal protection at key policy forums. Always a great pleasure working alongside WAN at the United Nations towards better considerations of animal welfare and conservation worldwide. Keep up the fantastic work!
WAN Has been very supportive to help us create our NGO. They are all the time in our side to help us improve our work.
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World Animal Net is an UNIQUE NGO. It was for us, an integral part of the creation of RAPAD Morocco. Its advices, free training courses and contacts, helped us understand where were the real challenges of Animal Welfare. WAD is giving us a more professional, innovative and realistic vision. Taking into account the specificities of our country and our African continent. WAD offers new approaches, connexions and new tools to achieve our goals. We urge all activists to enjoy a free great quality training panels. We can only be a fan of such NGOs, altruism oriented and based on solidarity around the Animal Welfare Cause.
Thank you Janice Cox, for your amazing job.
Amal El BEKRI
RAPAD Morocco.
Wonderful org that does incredible work advocating for advances in animal welfare at the international level!
World Animal Net delivers a great service to animal organisations around the world. I really value their work, serving the hard-working local groups around the world with coordination and information sharing support. In addition to this, they do really valuable work on international policy frameworks, to enable better conditions and regulations for the local animal rights defenders around the world.
WAN has a great team of very committed animal advocates.
They work with a wide range of animal protection organisations in a spirit of partnership and co-operation and facilitate coalitions and alliances.
WAN provides very good and useful resources to facilitate the work of animal campaigners and advocates around the world.
Great research and analysis, and easy to work with: collaborative, transparent, thorough and very collegial. I've been really impressed with the outputs of World Animal Net and the resources and opportunities they're creating to facilitate progress on increasing the welfare and rights of non-human animals in a number of important venues (national, global, advocacy, policy, and practice).
I continue to participate with a talented group of staff, board members, and volunteers, in striving to ensure that World Animal Net effectively advances animals' well-being.
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I am honored to have been a part of World Animal Net for more than a decade, and have been especially impressed with the work of my fellow board members, our small staff, and volunteers in:
1) compiling and maintaining the world's most comprehensive directory of animal protection organizations (APOs)
2) developing and sharing many other resources to help APOs become more effective, e.g., http://worldanimal.net/wan-resources
2) encouraging and supporting the development of collaborations among organizations world-wide
3) working closely with other groups to strengthen international policy advocacy to protect animals (http://worldanimal.net/wan-resources/animal-protection-law-resources)
4) developing the recently published Model Animal Welfare Act (http://worldanimal.net/our-programs/model-law-project)
Additional volunteers would be welcomed!
There is not a single animal welfare organisation that is more service orientated (to non-human animals) than World Animal Net. They not only encourage countries - around the globe - to implement proper welfare legislation, but they encourage and assist the smallest organisation, and even the 'smallest' person who is prepared to fight for a better future for animals. There is simply no-one who cares more, or are more dedicated to animals than their co-founder - Janice Cox - and nobody more informed either! Thank you for who and what you are, and the incredible work you do Janice and World Animal Net! Nikki Elliott (animal activist).
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As founder of the recently registered Non Profit Company, United Front 4 Animals, it felt like we found a home and life-long soul mate (at last), when I "discovered" World Animal Net. Their guidance, practical and user-friendly information on all aspects of animal welfare and advocacy, and their educational courses provide nothing short of a guaranteed road to success for any organisation - new or established - in the challenging environment of animal welfare and lobbying at the highest levels. Their extensive experience, unwavering commitment to develop the animal welfare movement, individual organizations, coalitions and alliances PLUS their consultative status at the United Nations makes them unique and affiliation compulsory for any serious advocacy and/or activist organisation. Nikki Elliott (Founder/Director) United Front 4 Animals, Cape Town, Republic of South Africa.
Having worked professionally for International animal protection for over 10 years and having had the opportunity to work with impressive WAN founders Janice Cox and Wim de Kok, I think WAN is a very important organisation in its field internationally. It has made many unprecedented legislative initiatives and is an invaluable source of professional support for animal protection organisations around the globe. Animal protection is now a growing concern, and co-ordinating expert organisations such as WAN are much needed.
Sari Varpama, Finland
My name is Tozie Zokufa and I am the Regional Coordinator for the Coalition of African Animal Welfare Organisations, I am where I am today because of the resources, guidance and expert advice I receive on the World Animal Net website. A brilliant organisation with passionate and compassionate people on board. I am looking forward to collaborating with World Animal Net in the near future.
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Excellent resource site for animal protection community listing 17,000 organizations in their online directory. Influencer for animals at United Nations, World Bank and other multi-lateral institutions.
I am Chief Policy Advisor for Compassion in World Farming. World Animal Net (WAN) does a first rate job in advancing animal welfare and in creating greater awareness of the detrimental impact on the environment, biodiversity, climate change and human health of industrial livestock production. WAN is playing a leading part in the work by the World Bank and other global bodies to develop guidance on good standards of farm animal welfare. It is also bringing together a number of bodies who are working on the UN Environment Assembly meeting in Nairobi in March 2019 which will focus on sustainable consumption and production including sustainable food systems. The work of World Animal Net is first rate
World Animal Net are an incredibly strong organisation filled with passionate advocates with expertise to help protect and care for animals worldwide. We have worked regularly with them at the global governance level, helping to create a legislative environment where decision makers enact supportive policies that increase the welfare and protection of animals, which in turn helps curb our carbon emissions and the harm we are doing to our biodiversity systems.
Working on behalf of animals in developing countries – usually with little or no resources – can be extremely challenging and lonesome endeavor. WAN is aware of that, as some of their experienced staff were 'in our boots' in their early career. That is a good reason why they are so genuinely committed in helping those in the field.
We are (so) grateful to count on WAN support.
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Generosity. In a single word, that´s what WAN means to me.
By sharing their expertise and qualified information they not only help but also allow us to maximize scarce resources. WAN was created by experienced people that know exactly how challenging working for the animals in developing nations can be. The same motivation applies to their team of professionals, genuinely dedicated in organizing data, forums and high level directories.
I was privileged to work with two WAN founders, and now feel lucky to benefit from their competence and humanity.
Thank you very much WAN team - Thank you Janice and Wim!
I have known about WAN and followed the work that they do for a number of years. Their contribution to the Humane Education in schools and their campaign against Canned hunting in South Africa is excellent. They create an awareness and understanding in relation to Animal Protection and is very inspirational to the general members of the public.The amount of work done by the Wan staff impressive and I particularly enjoy their Newsletter. Looking forward
to much more information and guidance from them.
I came across WAN when I was looking for an animal protection organize to do volunteer work for. It has been a privilege to help on some of their projects. WAN has developed a comprehensive model animal welfare act to help counties world wide pass animal protection laws. They work hard to reach far and wide to help organizations coordinate efforts on behalf of animal welfare. They are an amazing organization to for work for and it is exciting to think of the future projects in which they will have a hand (and hopefully I can help with).
I had the great honour and pleasure to co-author with Janice Cox for the World Animal Net (WAN) team the Model Animal Welfare Act (MAWA) which is a template and guidance document for those interested in enacting new legislation or improving existing animal protection legislation. This was drafted using an extensive comparative law exercise, and took over three years to complete. It was very gratifying to work with WAN on this exciting and challenging project as they always act with complete commitment, dedication and meticulous attention to detail. The MAWA is now considered the “gold standard” for animal welfare law, and I am more than pleased to have played a role in this project.
At the same time, I also follow and support WAN’s international policy work, and find this strategic and inspired. It never ceases to impress me how with unmitigated integrity and devotion they pursue their mission and are able to make such an impact at the highest levels – such as the United Nations and World Bank. They are also extremely collaborative in their work, freely sharing their time, skills and expertise with other animal protection organisations. They are passionate, sincere and focused on profound reform and long term change by sensitizing the public, creating awareness as well as offering a platform of knowledge and inspiration for all issues concerning animal welfare and animal protection.
Dr. iur. Sabine Lennkh
World Animal Net (WAN) is an experienced and insightful leader in the animal welfare movement. Finding a path that leads to impactful change is a major challenge in our work, but WAN is able to influence even the most entrenched international institutions that are notoriously difficult to move. Personally, I have learned so much working along side Janice Cox over the past couple of years through The International Coalition for Animal Welfare. She was instrumental in bringing together a diversity of NGO animal protection groups to prepare and coordinate for key events held by the OIE (World Organization for Animal Health). She was the brains behind our presentation theme, our pre-conference meetings, and all of our background reports. Largely due to her preparations and guidance, we were able to steer the discussions, challenge prevailing attitudes, and vastly improve the resolutions and key documents at one of the most important OIE events held to date. I am extremely grateful to have the chance to collaborate with Janice and the other amazing (largely volunteer!) staff at WAN.
I have worked with Janice Cox for many years, and I also met Wim De Kok when I was in London in 2007. I was in UK for a month to talk to animal welfare orgs about the awful canned lion hunting industry, and particularly the link with cub petting.
Janice arranged some of the presentations with large influential orgs like WSPA, hosted my accommodation and even drove me to venues in London.
In the end I gave 31 presentations in 31 days before we flew back to SA together.
I could not have had a successful tour without her commitment and support.
I used their Directory of AW orgs all the time and WAN is our go-to resource whenever we are working on matters of policy.
WAN is a unique and wonderful resource available for all serious animal advocates
I have donated to World Animal Net because they are a small charity which really punches above its weight. They do ground-breaking advocacy work which sets the scene for recognition of animals and their interests in international policy.
World Animal Net is run by some of the most committed, thorough and sincere people I've ever known in the animal protection sector. Their online directory and resources help hundreds of small organisations around the world. I particularly admire their focus on complex issues such as trade and legislation - much needed for long term change. They also have a truly inclusive approach that inspires and supports other NGOs in the field.
World Animal Net is the single most well-informed and educational resource there is worldwide. Whether you are looking for education modules for humane education programs, information on the status of animal welfare in countries around the world or working towards bringing in animal welfare legislation in your own country, this is the go-to resource.
As a Canadian animal welfare organization whose mission is to act as a placeholder for key information regarding our country's antiquated and redundant animal cruelty legislation, we have found World Animal Net to be an absolutely invaluable resource. We urge anyone as a single individual and/or a small or large animal welfare organization to sign up for their newsletters and support World Animal Net in all they do. Canadians for Animal Welfare Reform truly appreciates their work and presence and has used so much of their guidance and information in our work in Canada.
Sarah West, Founder Canadians For Animal Welfare Reform www.cfawr.org
Since I am a vegetarian I felt happy when I came to know that so many organization are encouraging vegetarianism through World Animal Net. It am happy to volunteer for WAN.
WAN are one of the very few animal protection non-profits to understand how the bigger picture - current social, economic and political structures - systematically undermines the immediate prospects for improving animal protection to any significant degree.
The reality is WAN's approach has the practical promise to be a catalyst for a paradigm advance in human-animal relations, whereas most NGOs are tinkering within the existing pro-cruelty framework or seeking radical change without having a realistic idea of how to get there.
Being one of those people who have loved, cared for animals, working for various rescue teams, I finally found a satisfied me when I started working for this NPO called WAN. It's been two years now and I have not only got opportunities to work for its database build but also for its social media. It really is a great task to bring together people and animals from all over the world under one name in an organised, systematic manner with all the information being updated regularly. By breaking all barriers like different cultures, languages, time zones, WAN provides all the help for the human race to do a lot for these beings below the cycle chain. Also all the numerous organisations on every tiny streets of this world get a chance to be recognised and get motivated at such a large level. It indeed is a pleasure being associated with WAN.
Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Zimbabwe (VAWZ) faces a number of challenges in trying to raise animal awareness in Zimbabwe. Through useful, informative advice and assistance from WAN, we have found a positive way forward on many issues. Their advocacy course added a whole new dimension and the model Animal Welfare Act is proving really useful in providing a thorough, pertinent base for us to use as we push to update our animal welfare legislation.
I found out about WAN over a year ago when I was trying to research competent organizations to help with the stray dogs issue in my home country of Romania. Having been involved in updating their database since then, I can't imagine how hard it would be to connect resources from different countries without their input! They're a great asset not just for other animal rights organizations, but for the general public as well - it was incredibly easy for me to get the information I was looking for when I first contacted them. Their info is clear and useful, and for that I am incredibly grateful!
I have used World Animal Net's web site as the goto resource for many animal welfare issues. WAN provided practical guidance for organizations and individuals. Their Directory and Model Animal Welfare Act are unique and provided free of charge.
WAN is a long-term collaborator and partner to both RSPCA and LSPCA in Malawi. Their expertise in all aspects of animal welfare is very much valued by animal welfare organisations around the world. The online Directory is extremely helpful for locating animal welfare organisations anywhere in the world and is always kept up to date. The resources on developing animal welfare legislation are particularly valuable and provide an excellent model for the amendment or drafting of new animal welfare legislation. Many thanks WAN for your collaboration and support and long may this continue!
I am Amina Abaza, Egyptian animal welfare activist, founder and Chairperson of S.P.A.R.E Organization ( Society for the Protection of Animal Rights in Egypt), and recently appointed Egyptian Minster of Animal Rights and Environment in the Women's Government of Egypt. I was lucky to be a member of WAN, having these wonderful persons of WAN around me, helping me, giving me advice that I need so much because Animal Welfare concept is very new in my country was really a wonderful thing that happened to me. All of them without exception giving information, helping each other, everyone of them caring for the other giving him all the support and knowledge needed. I can’t thank WAN enough for everything they do for the animals and for the animal activists.
I am a big fan of World Animal Net - their resource are objective, thoughtful and thorough. I also enjoy their blog - they have a fantastic ability to spot weakness in our animal protection movement and offer insightful comments to help us shore-up our weakness - similarly to flag events and opportunities in the external political and policy contexts. It keeps their website lively and inspiring. Great work!
World Animal Net is one of my favorite organizations in the world. WAN has a platform with wonderful information about many animal protection organizations around the world. I am a regular visitor on their website to get more useful information about humane education and animal welfare. Their website also has information about my organization LAWCS which helps to create more publicity about us and our work.
The World Animal Net website is a wealth of knowledge. Whatever your role in the animal protection movement is, you will find something to improve your advocacy for animals here!
World Animal Net always works in a spirit of collaboration, seeking to facilitate and support the work of animal protection organisation across the world. WAN's Board and staff are passionate about the animal protection cause, and always go the extra mile to mark a difference.
World Animal Net provides excellent resources and advice to the animal protection movement. It understands the international AP environment, and works strategically to maximum effect.
Naturewatch Foundation is proud to be associated with WAN and has benefited from the organisation's support for a number of years in the promotion of World Animal Day. The WAN website is such a great resource for animal advocates, particularly those in developing countries, and we recommend the programmes it offers to our Ambassadors on a regular basis.
World Animal Net is a great initiative and provides relevant and updated information to those working in animal welfare. Their online directory is detailed and allows organisations to connect easily, giving them the opportunity to create new partnerships. World Animal Net also understands the different struggles faced in animal welfare around the world through their extensive work with the different organisations and provides them with relevant ressources. Great work WAN, keep it going!
World Animal Net combines the forces of some of the most experienced and respected animal advocates in the field, and seeks to overcome the fragmentation of the movement by offering support and resources for those wanting to advocate for animals. World Animal Net is genuinely international and those involved understand the challenges facing animal advocates in different cultural settings. Those working in difficult circumstances gain from the experience of others, and get much needed peer support.
They really do good work. I like that they provide a very useful directory of all of the other animal protection non-profits in the world!
World Animal Net is a fantastic organization! I love keeping up to date with news in the animal world through their blogs.
To be truthful, I was unaware of World Animal Net, until about six months, when I volunteered to help update the WAN database. Since then, I have come to realize how extensive the information about non-profit organizations worldwide is contained in the database. I believe it must be of great help to anyone trying to locate a particular organization or a group of similar organizations that address an animal protection issue. Because of the value that I see provided by this organization, I will continue to volunteer my time to them.
ACTAsia for Animals has collaborated with World Animal Net on many occasions and has great respect for the Directors who all have extensive knowledge and experience of the Non Profit sector. WAN provides a bank of information on animal welfare and humane education to other NGO's and is always willing to help and advise on organisational strategy. WAN is managed with the highest level of integrity and is effective and efficient, but perhaps even more importantly, it is an organisation that does not discriminate with regard to race, religion, species or class, but truly cares about all forms of life.
If you are setting up an NGO or need specific guidance, contact WAN, you will not be disappointed.
I became in contact with the WAN Directory through the IFAW which I grew up with do to my Parents working with them actively saving Animals all over the World. I am very impressed with all the information available on one site. It covers so much and gives a lot of information to those who are interested in all aspects of helping to change the lives of Animals and their environment. I spent hours on it the first time I went on. I have recommended it to many I know.
The World Animal Net provides an amazing resource for anyone looking for organizations that work to protect and help animals in their area. They have a huge directory encompassing more than just the U.S. and have volunteers constantly looking to add more organizations to their list.
I am really proud to be a part of this venture.
World Animal Net is such a great resource for animal welfare groups. WAN globally facilitates the animal protection movement, especially with the online directory. The WAN Blog provides informative content on animal protection as well. I am truly happy to be a WAN Volunteer!
WAN has done so much with very few resources. I've seen it develop over the years, and it was the first comprehensive online directory of animal groups across the world, as far as I'm aware - a really great resource for organisations seeking help to connect with those who want to support them. It also created excellent free resources to help with humane education, law and other subjects to help groups to make their work more effective. Apart from this, being part of this huge community allows individuals and groups to feel like they aren't alone in their efforts to help animals - and this can be a source of great support, especially to those working in really difficult conditions.
World Animal Net is an indispensable online resource for those involved with Animal Protection issues. The web site for World Animal Net features an online directory for literally thousands of Animal Protection organizations throughout the entire world. You can easily search this directory by the name of the organization, or by the geographic region, in order to find the Animal Protection organization you are looking for. The use of this directory is free. World Animal Net also offers online Resources for Animal Protection issues, Animal Protection law, Information regarding Fundraising, and the like. Also offered is information on Human Education. Many web links for additional information are also provided. All of this is offered to the public, all at one web site, and all at no cost. World Animal Net offers all of this (and more) to the public for free. World Animal Net is truly a priceless resource for those involved with Animal Protection issues.
The work that this small nonprofit has done to connect animal groups around the world is important and compelling.
WAN's directory is especially useful. I never knew how many animal protection organizations there were in my area, and searching for them is now one click away.
World Animal Net is facilitating the Animal Welfare Strategy in West Africa. This is a result of the visit by Janice Cox to Ghana in December 2013. After the visit Janice Cox faciliated to obtain funding from the Doughlas Houghton Memorial Fund for me on Course in Animal Welfare Science, Ethics, and Law at St Catharine's College, Cambridge,UK
Dr.Anthony Nsoh Akunzule-Emperor Academy, Ghana
The on-line Directory of 17,000 animal protection organizations is like no other. If I need to find an animal protection group in Sri Lanka, I just open the Directory. The web site provides the basic information for activists, educators and animal protection professionals alike. WAN provides access for those who care about animals to high-level representations like the United Nations and other fora around the world. The new web site is great to navigate.
I have known WAN for many years and it has been involved in many ways in all aspects of animal protection by training and providing assistance through advice, education resources and small grants to organisations throughout the world. It connects us all and encourages grass roots volunteers by showing us that we are not alone but actually well connected and supported! The recent changes in the website and branding improvements also add the suitable image to a very professional but not in any way distant establishment, keep up the good work for years to come!
Having known and seen the work of World Animal Net (WAN) since its inception in 1997, I can honestly say that I could recommend support to anybody I know. WAN definitely 'punches above its weight' through strategic and well-researched programs. What's more, most of these are designed to support and assist our primary constituency - animal protection organizations - meaning there is an automatic 'multiplier effect' in our work. WAN is ethical and professional in its approach - always doing our utmost for the cause. I have been privileged to witness WAN's work growing and expanding over the years, working with amazing fellow trustees and staff.
Researching nonprofits by geographical region, area of focus, or other factors is generally a long, and tedious process. It is easy for small, local shelters and organizations to slip through the cracks. World Animal Net gives even the smallest organizations the opportunity to get themselves noticed. Facilitating the cooperation of nonprofits across a region or across the world can largely influence the success of any project.