Animal welfare
Improving animal conditions in human-animal contexts.
Animals play an important role in our society. Whatever the nature of the contact between humans and animals (private, recreational, economic, educational, therapeutic...) may be, it is necessary to improve the conditions of animals by increasing understanding of their needs and sensitivity.
Our activities
- Supporting those local actors who include animal welfare in their recreational, therapeutic, prevention or awareness activities;
- Broadening the knowledge and skills related to animal welfare of professionals working with animals;
- Supporting projects to raise awareness among citizens and consumers about the welfare, needs and sensitivity of animals;
- Backing structural and international projects paying attention to the societal and health dimension of animal protection.
Animal welfare is part of the programme Climate, the environment and biodiversity
Grantees
Animal Asia, No Bear Left Behind
Rescuing bears from the bear bile industry in Vietnam and China. Construction of new shelter + employment of 250 Chinese and Vietnamese people in bear care, horticulture, securit…
Improving the welfare of Nepal’s brick kiln equines
Improving the welfare of working horses in brick kilns in Nepal (training of owners, appropriate veterinary care, better feeding).
Hunderettung Europa: rescue and sustainable protection of stray dogs and cats in Europe.
Finding homes for animals with responsible owners, castration to prevent uncontrolled reproduction and raising public awareness about animal well-being.
Funds and philanthropic tools
Marie-Françoise Champion (Fund)
Support the protection of endangered species such as cetaceans, polar bears, African elephants and tigers.
Hugo International for Respect and Dignity in the relationship with Animals (Fund)
The Hugo Fund supports structural and large-scale international projects that pay attention to the societal and health aspects of animal welfare. It is particularly active in the…