IFAW explores new ways to improve conditions for animals, people, and the place we call home—and we’ve been leading the way for over 50 years.Fresh thinking and bold action for animals, people and the place we call home.

Core values

- **Reduction in Human-Wildlife Conflict**: IFAW's projects, such as the Amboseli Project, have significantly reduced human-wildlife conflict, improved elephant population numbers, and enhanced the livelihoods of local communities[1][3].
- **Community Engagement and Empowerment**: IFAW's approach focuses on participative and inclusive community engagement, promoting social empowerment, and providing skills and resources to local communities to improve their socioeconomic conditions and preserve ecosystems[2][3].
- **Poverty Alleviation and Economic Benefits**: Initiatives like beekeeping in Daotangqing village have increased local incomes, and projects in Amboseli have created jobs and improved access to clean water and other essential services[1][2].
- **Conservation and Wildlife Protection**: IFAW has achieved significant reductions in poaching incidents (93%) and wildlife trafficking (80%), and has rescued, treated, and sheltered a large number of animals[4].
- **Disaster Resilience**: IFAW works to improve community resilience to natural disasters, providing critical support and training to help communities prepare, respond, and recover[2][5].