The World Federation for Animals (WFA) has proudly announced the addition of five new NGOs to its membership, bringing the total to 73 members. This strategic expansion enhances WFA’s ability to address a broad spectrum of animal welfare issues worldwide. The new members are NGO Te Protejo, Animal Welfare League, Vegan Society of Aotearoa New Zealand, Haydiko – Hayvanlari Dogayi Insanları Koruma ve Yasatma Dernegi / Association for the Protection and Sustenance of Animals, Nature and Humans, and The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Australia.
New Members & Membership Types
1. NGO Te Protejo (Full Member)
Based in Chile, and operating across five South American countries, Te Projeto has worked for over ten years to bring an end to animal testing for cosmetics. They also work on integrating animal welfare into the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Learn more about their work at: ongteprotejo.org
2. Animal Welfare League (Full Member)
Operating in Ghana, this organization raises awareness and enhances legal protection for wild, domestic, farmed, and aquatic animals. Through research, humane education, and community engagement, they aim to create a world where all animals are loved, cared for, and protected.
Follow their efforts at: animalwelfareleague.org
3. Vegan Society of Aotearoa New Zealand (Full Member)
The Vegan Society of Aotearoa promotes a transition towards a plant-based diet to benefit the health of people and the planet, and the welfare of the 160 million animals raised for food in New Zealand. They provide resources and guidance for individual diet change and advocate for a systemic shift toward a more horticultural system of food production. The Vegan Society offers the latest research to support this transition for citizens and policymakers. Find out more at: vegansociety.org.nz
4. Haydiko / Association for the Protection and Sustenance of Animals, Nature and Humans (Associate Member)
Based in Turkey, Haydiko supports both humans and non-human animals following natural disasters, provides humane education to the next generation, and advocates for better treatment of animals in tourism. Their work promotes a more compassionate relationship between humans and animals. Learn more at: haydiko.org
5. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Australia (Associate Member)
With member societies across Australian states, RSPCA Australia provides services to animals in need. Their national efforts to ensure better policy, practice, and legislation for animals include improving the lives of farmed animals, and animals used in sports, entertainment, and for work. Be inspired by their work at: rspca.org.au
WFA’s CEO, James Yeates, expressed his enthusiasm: ““The welcome inclusion of these latest NGOs from around the world within our growing global Federation represents another significant step forward for us as a sector, further enhancing our capacity to advocate globally for animal welfare collaboratively, ambitiously and effectively.”
For more information about WFA members, visit https://wfa.org/members
