About Us

World Animal Net (WAN) was established in 1997 to improve communication and coordination among the world's animal protection groups. Today World Animal Net is the world's largest network of animal protection societies with over 3,000 affiliates in more than 100 countries and Consultative Status at the United Nations. WAN works from offices in the United Kingdom, The Netherlands, the United States and South Africa. WAN's work is primarily conducted by experts and consultants from around the world who donate their time and expertise.

Mission

World Animal Net's mission is to improve the status and welfare of animals worldwide by offering the animal protection community information, expertise and new opportunities to connect, collaborate, and campaign for change. Our aim is to focus the animal protection movement and strengthen the impact of key animal campaigns and legislative efforts. All our activities are guided by our four original aims:

• Avoid duplication and competition
• Promote innovative programs
• Share information and expertise
• Stimulate cooperation and coalition building
  
  

Assisting the Animal Protection Movement

The WAN network gives animal groups worldwide the opportunity to work in a genuine spirit of collaboration, pooling knowledge, expertise, professionalism, and campaign and lobbying resources - particularly on target issues. The WAN Directory, with contact details of over 17.000 animal protection organizations is the most complete database of animal protection organizations in the world.