International Animal Rights Welfare Fund & Conservation Group

IFAW begins its fourth decade of operation with more than 200 experienced campaigners, legal and political experts, and internationally acclaimed scientists working from offices in 13 countries around the world. Our focus areas include: protecting animals from illegal trading, rescuing animals from man made or natural disasters, saving seals, rescuing dogs and cats and ending commercial whaling. IFAW works within the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species' (CITES) efforts to help protect animals who are being exploited due to illegal wildlife trade. IFAW's Emergency Relief Team helps national and local organizations to save animals when catastrophes occur. IFAW is dedicated to preserving the link between animals and human beings across the globe.

IFAW efforts have produced real results in our saving the whales campaigns. IFAW joined forces with the Natural Resources Defense Council and 55 Mexican environmental groups to form the Coalition to Save Laguna San Ignacio. Laguna San Ignacio was the last unspoiled Pacific gray whale nursery in the world. In 2000, Mexican president Zedillo announced that the area would remain undeveloped; a major victory for the gray whale. We have also provided research funding that lead to the successful establishment of a whale sanctuary in Fiji's territorial waters, and we continue to help the Cape Cod Stranding Network with whale strandings.

Saving the elephants is another major IFAW commitment. In July 2001, 56 elephants who were eating the crops of local families, were relocated from Ol Pejeta Ranch to Meru National Park with the help of IFAW, The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the Born Free Foundation. IFAW also committed US$2.5 million to help expand protected elephant habitat in South African National Parks.

Since 1994, IFAW has given more than 400 Pet Rescue grants totaling nearly $2 million to small, local shelters and animal protection groups around the world. In Mexico City, IFAW's Latin America office is addressing the root causes of pet overpopulation, and is educating the public and local authorities about responsible pet ownership. In the wake of the September 11th terrorist attacks, IFAW made a contribution to the Suffolk County SPCA, Humane Society of New York, and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation to aid in the care and shelter of injured and displaced animals.

IFAW needs your support to continue its worldwide animal conservation programs

Donate to IFAW today and help assist animals in distress. Our worldwide focus on animal conservation and the preservation of animal habitat requires generous donations from a wide network of supporters. If you wish to make a donation to IFAW, simply fill out the online form. Donating online is easy and secure. Please follow these links to find out more about corporate giving and charitable gift annuities. We believe that man and animals can coexist to each other's benefit. Please donate to IFAW, and help us extend our protective reach to more animals around the world.

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