Greek Animal Welfare Fund

read moreFounded in 1959, GAWF works with street animals, working animals, pet animals - in fact, any animals that need our help. We believe in working within Greece to find practical and sustainable solutions to animal welfare problems, and our track record speaks for itself.

read moreOur operational strategy focuses on ensuring our limited resources are targeted on three main areas seeking to improve the care and treatment of animals in Greece. We also continue to fund innovative projects such as our education project, pilot projects to address issues such as 'hobbling', respond to serious animal welfare crises such as the Athens Fires in 2018, and take action against organisations such as the Wildlife Rescue Centre (EKPAZ) of Aegina to protect the wild animals, all in the interests of furthering our mission in Greece.

read moreThe Greek Animal Welfare Fund (GAWF) is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with Company number 881216 and charity number 233574. Our registered office is at 51 Borough High Street, SE1 1NB, London, UK. Greek Animal Welfare Fund operates in Greece through its non-profit subsidiary Animal Action Hellas (AAH) which is registered with the Court of First Instance under No. 63793/505, with a registered office of Falireos 43, Neo Faliro 18547, Athens, Greece. GAWF funds and directs the activities of AAH through its Board of Directors / Trustees and its CEO.

read morePart of our mission is to inspire new attitudes toward animals and their welfare, so we have a continuing ambition to develop educational material for all levels of the Greek education system. The lively illustrations engage the emotions, which is widely recognised as the first step on the road to compassion. We also know that every child that is taught to respect animals and provide for them responsibly will one day play a part in transforming attitudes in Greece. These lesson plans are freely and easily available for teachers to use in every state school in Greece.