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Impact for animals

Your support is making a real difference for animals.

You are making real and lasting change happen. It is because of your commitment and belief that every animal deserves a life worth living, that World Animal Protection can find long-term sustainable solutions to stop animal exploitation, cruelty and suffering. Thank you!

Here are some of the latest good news stories you have made possible:

Elephants at a wildlife heritage site

Expanding our Wildlife Heritage Areas

Thanks to your support, we’ve now established 17 certified Wildlife Heritage Areas worldwide! The latest addition is Living in the Forest with Elephants (LIFE) in Thailand, spanning over 90,000 acres of protected rainforest. This elephant-focused area provides a safe haven where rescued elephants can roam freely under the care of their mahouts, free from the tourism industry's cruelty. Our Wildlife Heritage Areas program continues to grow, promoting responsible wildlife tourism and conservation globally.

Find out more about these amazing places and this sustainable solution for wildlife in tourism.
Mundi the elephant

Mundi’s transformation: From suffering to sanctuary

Because of your generosity, Mundi, the elephant who endured years of isolation and captivity, is now thriving at the Elephant Refuge North America (ERNA) sanctuary. After being relocated in 2023 following the closure of the zoo where she was held, Mundi has found companionship and joy with fellow elephants. Her story is a powerful reminder of the impact we can have together.

Watch Mundi’s incredible journey from captivity to freedom in her heartwarming anniversary video.
Lion in the African savannah

Victory for lions in South Africa

South Africa has approved a mandatory phase-out of captive lion breeding. This monumental decision will protect thousands of lions from exploitation for tourism and traditional medicine industries.

Watch our short video to learn more about this good news.
Chinh the bear before rescue

Incredible bear rescue in Vietnam

Chinh, an Asiatic black bear, was rescued from a bile farm after 20 years of suffering. He now lives freely at a sanctuary in Vietnam, experiencing grass and companionship for the first time.

Read more about Chinh’s rescue and new life at FOUR PAWS sanctuary.
Taiji dolphin hunt

Campaign against GetYourGuide

Your backing has enabled us to continue pressuring GetYourGuide to stop selling tickets to exploitative dolphin shows and other cruel wildlife entertainment. Our efforts have led to significant global awareness. Learn more about the Taiji dolphin hunts, one of the cruelest practices fueled by the tourism industry. These hunts result in the capture and slaughter of dolphins, with many ending up in entertainment venues worldwide. Companies like GetYourGuide continue to sell tickets to such exploitative venues, perpetuating this cruelty.

Learn more about the Taiji dolphin hunts.
Sheep on a farm

Banning live sheep exports in Australia

In a landmark victory for animal welfare, the Australian government has passed legislation to phase out live sheep exports by 2028. This monumental change will prevent millions of sheep from suffering during long and inhumane ocean voyages, marking a significant step forward in the global fight against animal cruelty.

Your support is helping to drive these essential changes.

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A better future for farm animals and wildlife

While there are many good things happening for animals at this time, there is still more work to be done to improve their lives.

To make real and lasting change possible, it takes time to bring together experts, meet with company and government officials, identify opportunities, explore long-term solutions, share findings and ultimately put an end to the suffering of animals. 

World Animal Protection is focused on transforming the global systems that cause immense suffering to animals. By addressing the root causes of animal suffering, we can make the biggest difference for the greatest number of animals.

Together with amazing supporters like you we will ensure farm animals live good lives by transforming the food system as well as stop wild animals from being cruelly exploited as commodities by changing the systems that allow it.

With your ongoing support, World Animal Protection is:

  • Uniting governments and businesses to end the wildlife trade. 
  • Moving the Canadian government to commit to curbing the commercial wildlife trade and to champion wildlife protection at global policy forums.
  • Working to stop wild animals from being cruelly exploited as commodities for entertainment, Traditional Asian Medicine (TAM) or as exotic pets.
  • Providing funding to sanctuaries to feed and care for rescued animals like bears and elephants.
  • Working to ban the prophylactic use of antibiotics in farming and encouraging governments and leading food companies to adopt better farm animal welfare policies.
  • Moving people to consider eating less meat and more plant-based foods to help reduce the world’s dependence on factory farming.
  • Exposing how factory farming contributes to climate change and biodiversity loss.
  • Working to change global financial investment systems that are fueling factory farming expansion. 

2023 Global Review

The Global Review is full of amazing wins for animals you’ve helped make possible. You can read about successes from all over the world, including Canada. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to tackle the biggest issues affecting the most number of animals.