Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organizations (FIAPO)
***To report an animal cruelty case anywhere in India, please call Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organizations (FIAPO) at+91-8750777701 or email mail@fiapo.org
Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organizations (FIAPO) is a network of animal welfare groups that is considered India’s top animal rights organization. A network of over 1,200 member organizations, FIAPO is the collective voice of the animal rights movement in India. They advocate for the rights of companion, farm, captive, and wild animals.
FIAPO’s Registered Office is located at A-86, East of Kailash in New Delhi. Their Communication Office is located at Flat No. 230 , Pocket – A, Second floor, Sarita Vihar, CAT-III I New Delhi
Key Takeaways
* Acts as a collective platform that unites various animal protection organizations, fostering collaboration and amplifying their collective impact.
* Advocate for the rights of companion, farm, captive, and wild animals.
* Provides training, resources, and support to animal protection organizations.
Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organizations (FIAPO): Mission and Vision
Animals feel. They think, they know, they suffer. FIAPO fights for animals’ rights to freedom and joy. FIAPO’s vision is to create recognition and respect for animal rights in society. Their mission is to connect and empower animal protectors to achieve animal rights by advocacy, networking, and capacity building.
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FIAPO’s Values
– Democratic, so large and small organizations have the same say
– Independent, so members, and the Federation can choose their area of work, and it is not set by any other body
– Knowledge-centers, of issues and strategies
– Inclusive, so all thoughts and tactics for animal protection are represented and tolerated
Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organizations (FIAPO: Long-Term Goals
– Improve the framework of animal protection in India
– Foster positive human-companion animal relationships (in streets and homes)
– Stop the use of animals in food, clothing, entertainment, and animal sacrifice
– End the pet industry
– Cease the use of animals in experimentation
– Halt the use of working animals
Factory Farming In India
India has more vegetarians than any country in the world. 39% of the population are vegetarians, and 81% limit meat in their diet. However, that is changing. In recent years there has been a surge in animal product consumption in India.
Sadly, this has resulted in exploitative factory farming practices, including isolation and poor living conditions for farmed animals. There is a lack of regulation of factory farming malpractices in India. Therefore, the welfare and protection of the rights of farmed animals is a high priority for FIAPO.
FIAPO’s Farm Animal Campaigns
Through Farm Animal Campaigns, FIAPO aims to address the cruelty and unsustainable practices associated with factory farming in India. They work towards raising awareness among the public, policymakers, and food businesses to mitigate and regulate animal cruelty in the industry.
- Stop Slaughter Cruelty
- End Exploitative Dairies
- Gaushala Samvardhan Campaign
- Don’t Get Milked
- Aquaculture
- Corporate Outreach
FIAPO’s Animals in Captivity Campaign
Animals are forced to live in artificial, stressful, and even painful conditions for the sake of human entertainment. They are removed from their natural habitats and social structures. Constant and often difficult travel, poor standards of care, and endless cruelty is the life of circus animals, cetaceans in captivity, and bulls forced into barbaric sports.
FIAPO is lobbying, generating public opinion, raising awareness, and initiating direct action to fight for stronger laws to end the suffering and mistreatment of these animals. Check out their latest campaigns:
FIAPO’s Companion Animal Campaign
Millions of dogs live on the streets in India’s cities and villages. Unfortunately, they are often faced with disease, starvation and neglect. FIAPO has 2 campaigns for companion animals.
The Legal Companion Action Campaign seeks to fight against any inimical developments against street dogs by providing critical information to the courts. The Supreme Court of India is currently deciding the issue of whether culling of street dogs should be legal. FIAPO is part of the team defending the dogs.
FIAPO’s Rabies Free India Campaign
The Rabies Free India Campaign seeks to educate people to mitigate rabies and create a dog-bite free society Over 20,000 people die from rabies in India every year; mostly from dog bites. Combined with misinformation and lack of animal birth control, this has led to irrational fear and violence against companion animals.
FIAPO works with state governments and local organizations to promote Rabies Free India. The campaign includes anti-rabies vaccinations, animal birth control, post-bite counselling, and dog bite prevention education.
FIAPO’s Animal Rights Movement Building
Despite a long-standing history of animal welfare and compassion towards animals, isolation and disconnection have become major concerns in the India animal rights movement. Even with local organizations and individuals working for the cause each day, local activists and NGOs often miss opportunities to participate in major events due to limited knowledge and/or poor communication.
Through FIAPO, the animal protection framework is being improved through collaborative and collective work, increasing people’s ability to be involved, and proper leadership development.
- On-site First Aid Programs
- Series of networking events across Indian cities
- FAPOs seeking to improve the existing framework of animal protection
- The Learning Animal initiative
FIAPO’s Elephant Rights Campaign
Elephants in both captivity and the wild suffer at the hands of humans. There are 2,675 captive elephants in India. Many owners are struggling to feed the elephants due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown.
FIAPO works to support the humane surrender and rehabilitation of captive elephants. They work to ban the ‘ownership’ of elephants, limit the use of elephants in entertainment, and resolve animal-human conflicts.
FIAPO Capacity Building and Training
- FIAPO organizes workshops, seminars, webinars, and training programs to empower animal activists, volunteers, and organizations.
- These capacity-building initiatives enhance skills and knowledge in areas such as rescue and rehabilitation, advocacy, and cruelty investigations.
Be a Part of the Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organizations (FIAPO)
Joining forces with FIAPO means actively engaging in a movement toward creating a world that respects and safeguards the rights of animals. To become a part of FIAPO, you should actively participate and support their initiatives and contribute to creating a more compassionate and ethical society for animals:
Donate to the Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organizations (FIAPO)
One impactful way to support FIAPO is through financial contribution. Consider making a donation to support their efforts, campaigns, and programs. Your contribution directly translates into tangible change, advocating for a brighter future for animals in need.
Become a Volunteer
Join FIAPO as a volunteer and contribute your time and skills to their initiatives. As a volunteer, you become an integral part of the transformative work that FIAPO undertakes.
Spread the Word
By sharing FIAPO’s mission, accomplishments, and ongoing efforts, you magnify their impact exponentially. Help raise awareness about the work of FIAPO by sharing their mission and accomplishments with your friends, family, and social media networks.
Become an Animal Activist
You can become an animal activist and start carrying out various activities for the rights of animals. Through organized efforts and advocacy, you contribute to the collective effort of reshaping society’s treatment of animals.
Follow Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organizations (FIAPO) on Social Media
Website: https://www.fiapo.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/india.fiapo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fiapoindia/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fiapoindia/?originalSubdomain=in
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FIAPOIndia
$ Donate: https://www.fiapo.org/donate
