Annual Report 2003.pdf - International Fund for Animal Welfare

Making a Difference—with a Passion for Excellence
Passion and pragmatism. These two words sum up ifaw’s philosophy and fuel the
organization’s success. Rescuers rush to aid oiled birds with a passion to save individual
lives. Yet ifaw knows that a pragmatic approach—working with the oil industry and
governments to prevent oil spills—is the only way to solve the problem.
Even as we raise worldwide outrage against Iceland’s renewed whaling, ifaw recognizes
that promoting whale watching—providing coastal communities with alternative
sources of income—is the most likely way to end the hunt.
While ifaw works with the world’s regulatory agencies to protect elephants and
other endangered species, we also outfit anti-poaching patrols and protect vital habitat
as practical solutions to human/animal conflict.
Whenever ifaw takes on a challenge, it is with pragmatic measures and a passion for
excellence. From world-class scientific research to hands-on technical expertise, from
highly respected policy advice to issue-winning campaigns, from global animal welfare
education to local community initiatives, ifaw creates a dynamic environment for
positive change.
On behalf of the ifaw Board of Directors, please accept my profound gratitude for
your generous support. Without you, none of this would be possible.
As you read over ifaw’s achievements during fiscal year 2003, I hope you recognize
your hand at work. After all, it is your passion to protect animals and the earth that
makes ifaw successful.
Thomas C. Ramey
Chair, ifaw Board of Directors
ifaw board of directors and ceo
Top row, left to right: Tom Ramey, Carol
Wolfson, Angelica Aragon, Fred O’Regan,
Margaret Kennedy, Manu Chandaria.
Bottom row, left to right: John
Garamendi, Brian Hutchinson, Chris
Matthews. (Not shown: Tom O’Neill and
Gary Tabor.) © ifaw/s.rose
making a splash
Opposite: The magnificent displays of
humpbacks and other whales inspire
more than 9 million people to go whale
watching every year. © ifaw/c.carlson
a caring hand
Cover: James Isiche, director of ifaw’s
Kenya o≈ce, with an elephant orphan
at the David Sheldrick sanctuary.
© ifaw/d.willetts
saving seals
Inside cover: ifaw has been leading the
fight to end Canada’s commercial
harp seal hunt since 1969. Thanks to
our generous donors we have won
some significant gains, but Canada is
increasing the hunt and ifaw is
sounding a global alarm to stop the
slaughter. Your continued support is
critical. © ifaw/s.cook
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