WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION

Advocates for the release of elephants, including Joyce from Six Flags, to sanctuaries and campaigns for the closure of elephant exhibits. Published research reports such as 'The Ground Beneath Joyce' to support these efforts.

Conducted campaigns that led nearly 50 cities in France and Spain to ban bullfighting and carried out investigations into animal trafficking networks in El Salvador.

Conducts direct advocacy with corporate leaders and U.S. legislators, holding 41 meetings to advance animal protection. Secured commitments from retailers and producers to improve the welfare of 764 million chickens.

Improved the welfare of 1.12 billion farmed and wild animals globally over a three-year period through direct and systemic interventions.

Responds to media inquiries and arranges interviews with campaign and policy experts to amplify animal protection messaging in public discourse.

Engages influencers and supporters through social media and networking to raise awareness, generating over 200,000 actions such as petitions and messages to policymakers. Also mobilized 1.1 million people to call on G20 leaders to end the global wildlife trade.

Supports the introduction or passage of animal protection policies, including the West Hollywood Retail Pet Sales Ban. Led a six-year campaign resulting in India's ban on frogs' legs trade, protecting over 30 million frogs annually, and ended bear dancing across India by 2012.

Runs high-profile campaigns such as Wildlife. Not Pets and Shutting Down Miami Seaquarium to end exploitative wildlife entertainment. Promotes Whale Heritage Sites as alternatives, including through site visits to Dana Point, California.

Engages over 1,900 supporters in community activities such as webinars and challenges to build grassroots momentum for animal protection.

Runs a volunteer program called Animal Champions that engages individuals in advancing animal protection through online and offline projects.

Rescues animals from abusive conditions, including bears farmed for bile, elephants held in captivity, and mother pigs confined in cages, and provides them with food and care.

Responds to natural disasters and armed conflicts by rescuing and providing emergency veterinary care to animals. Examples include treating over 70,000 animals after the 2010 Haiti earthquake, rescuing 10,000 animals during floods in Suriname (Operation Gwamba, 1964), and responding in countries like Bosnia, Rwanda, and Afghanistan.

Provides training programs for veterinarians, such as in Thailand, to improve animal care standards. Launched a DEIAB Advisory Group in 2021 to review policies, facilitate staff training, and expand public engagement.

Participates in plant-based food truck events in cities like Washington, DC and New York City by distributing samples and producing promotional content about the dangers of factory farming.

Operates through five regional hubs covering Africa, North and Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Europe to implement programs and coordinate responses.

Makes annual reports, Form 990, and audited financial statements publicly available each year to promote organizational transparency.