Friends From Forests
Advocating for Compassion and Protection for Animals
India faces significant challenges with its large population of street animals, including neglect and mistreatment. The country also grapples with illegal wildlife trafficking, threatening biodiversity.
With the enforcement of varied animal welfare laws and hurdles like resource constraints and corruption, there is a pressing need for enhanced legal protection and compassionate initiatives. By advocating for stronger regulations and supporting animal welfare efforts, we should all work towards a more humane society for all living beings!
Sustaining Wildlife, Growing Green
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Restore Native
Ecology:
Clear invasive species, transplant native trees, and propagate native grasses to revive natural flora and improve microclimate.
Enhance Soil and Water
Resources:
Improve soil fertility through green manuring and deepen water tanks to ensure sustained water availability.
Promote Sustainable Practices and Community Involvement:
Establish a fodder bank with native grasses and involve local labour using eco-friendly methods to ensure long-term impact.
Ensuring Care & Well-Being of Elephants
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Elephant Rescue and Care
BIF partners with Wildlife SOS Mathura, contributing annually to support the rescue, treatment and care for abused and geriatric elephants, especially those exploited for commercial purpose. Post treatment Elephants enjoy happy and peaceful, non-traumatic life till their last years.
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Forestation Efforts
Through the Miyawaki technique, BIF aids Wildlife SOS in creating dense, native forests within the sanctuary, promoting environmental conservation and combatting climate change. The increased green cover endures a better elephant habitat
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Support for Sanctuary
BIF's support includes purchasing tractors, establishing a fodder bank, and extensive afforestation efforts, ensuring a sustainable environment for over 40 rescued elephants.
Saving and protecting sloth bears is another major cause.
Gau-Sadan of Palghat
A retirement home & shelter for cows saved from slaughter, accidents & abandonment
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Comprehensive Care
Dakshin Vrindavan provides over 556 injured, geriatric, and abused cows (out of which 31 were physically challenged) with nutritious food, medical care, and end-of-life support.
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Holistic Welfare for Cows
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Rescue cows from slaughter
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Save cows from illegal transport
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Help abandoned street cows
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Aid cows injured in accidents
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Perform rumenotomy surgery to remove plastic from their digestive system
Stray Dog Welfare
Well-Being of every being!
During the challenging period of the Covid-19 lockdown in Kochi, BIF extended its support to a local NGO dedicated to the welfare of stray and abandoned dogs. The NGO's volunteers worked tirelessly to feed and vaccinate over 1000 dogs, ensuring their health and well-being amidst the Crisis.
The tribals, Kalandar community previously depended on 'dancing bears' for their livelihood. BIF helps uplift these communities by providing education and training, empowering them to pursue better and more sustainable income opportunities.