Congo Animal Welfare Initiative

Building a More Compassionate Congo for Every Animal

From farm animals to forest gorillas, CAWI works alongside local communities to protect animals across the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

10,000+

Animals Helped

20+

Communities Reached

Active Programs

Active Campaigns

Featured Programs

Combating poaching, safeguarding natural habitats.

WildlifeRangers

Teaching compassion in Congolese schools.

Education

Promoting humane treatment for working animals.

Community

How one volunteer went from weekend shelter visits to leading a rescue team.

Integrating kindness into school curricula and contorts across Congo.

Remote-sensing data is helping rangers respond faster to encroachment near protected corridors.

A glimpse of the animals, communities, and field work behind our programs.

Congo Basin Trust

Global Wildlife Alliance

United Conservation Society

Kinshasa Veterinary Network

African Habitat Fund

World Animal Coalition