Greek Animal Welfare Fund (GAWF)
For over 50 years GAWF has been addressing animal welfare problems in Greece, bringing hope to countless animals – work that continues to this day.
In 1959 Eleanor Close arrived in Greece and was confronted by suffering that appalled her… she saw sick and starving cats and dogs, painfully thin and broken down horses and donkeys, brutal treatment in slaughterhouses, and a thousand petty cruelties. To help end this suffering she founded GAWF, which has since raised millions of pounds to fund its ongoing work.
GAWF founder Mrs Close assisting vets
Today the action we take ranges more widely than Mrs. Close ever imagined. We work within Greece to find practical solutions to the animal welfare problems there, helping to provide not only care and treatment but also education and training. Real progress has been made, and the shift in attitudes heralds the dawn of a more compassionate era for the animals of Greece.
It is only possible to continue this work through the generosity of our supporters – GAWF receives no financial support from Greek or UK governments.
2009 sees us celebrating 50 years of action for animals in Greece and over the years we have seen huge improvements in the way animals are viewed and treated in Greece. There is still much to be done and we will continue our campaigns and projects with your help. Click here to find out how you can support GAWF.
