AWI Quarterly Term Archive
General/AWI
Contest Showcases Efforts of Youth to Advance Animal Welfare
On July 31, AWI and the Humane Education Network announced the winners of the 2022 “A Voice for Animals” contest. As in prior years, students were free to choose their...
AWI Aids Ape Sanctuaries
Terrestrial WildlifeThis summer, AWI funded sanctuaries in three countries that provide care to great apes rescued from a variety of cruel circumstances and give them a second chance at a life...
Celebrating Whaling Ban Agreement’s 40th Anniversary
Marine WildlifeAlmost 3 million whales were killed for their oil and meat in the 20th century, bringing many species and populations to the brink of extinction. Forty years ago, in July 1982,...
Congratulations to This Year’s AWI Refinement Grant Recipients
Animals in LaboratoriesEvery year, AWI awards grants of up to US$10,000 to support research projects aimed at developing or testing new and creative ways to improve the welfare of animals in research....
AWI Aids Animals Impacted by War in Ukraine
Companion AnimalsThe Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered a monumental humanitarian crisis. It has had devastating impacts on animals, as well, which is why AWI is committed to supporting animal welfare...
AWI Scholarship Recipients Pursue Education with Animals in Mind
The ever-rising cost of a college education can be daunting—particularly if you plan to enter fields involving animal care, conservation, and/or advocacy, where love of animals and dedication to the...
AWI Funds Innovative Wildlife Science
Terrestrial WildlifeSince 2007, the Christine Stevens Wildlife Award, named after AWI’s late founder and long-time president, has provided over $900,000 in grants in total to over 85 award recipients to support...
Spotlighting Safe Haven Services for People and Pets
Companion AnimalsIn 2011, AWI’s Safe Havens Mapping Project developed an integrated, comprehensive state-by-state listing of sheltering services for the animals of those experiencing domestic violence. Today, there are approximately 1,200 Safe...
AWI’s Lawsuit Regarding Treatment of Nonambulatory Pigs Moves Forward
Farmed AnimalsA federal court in New York recently denied the US Department of Agriculture’s motion to dismiss claims by AWI and other organizations alleging the department has illegally failed to regulate...
Voice for Animals Contest Winners Making the World a Better Place for Animals
AWI, together with the Humane Education Network, congratulates the winners of the 2021 “A Voice for Animals” competition. Through video, photos, and essays, the contest encourages students age 14–18 to...