World Animal Protection
Moving the world to protect animals in farming, disasters, and the wild
Our editorial assessment
World Animal Protection (formerly WSPA) is one of the most globally networked animal welfare organisations, operating in 50+ countries and registered in 14. Their three-pronged approach — farming reform, disaster response for animals, and wildlife protection — addresses a broader range of animal welfare issues than most peer organisations. Their farming programme focuses on securing corporate commitments to higher welfare standards from global food companies, while their wildlife work aims to end the use of wild animals in entertainment. WAP's programme spending ratio of 76% is adequate but not exceptional, and their impact is harder to quantify than organisations focused on a single issue. For donors who want broad, international animal welfare coverage, WAP offers a distinctive global footprint.
The problem they're solving
Animal welfare is a global issue that requires international coordination. Factory farming practices, wildlife exploitation, and disaster response for animals all cross national borders. WAP's presence in 50+ countries allows them to address animal welfare issues wherever they occur.
About World Animal Protection
World Animal Protection works across 50+ countries to improve welfare in farming, disasters, and the wild.
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How this score was produced
The GiveWise score is our own editorial assessment, produced with a weighted rubric covering program spending, transparency and governance, evidence of impact, cost-effectiveness, and leadership. It draws on publicly available reports from independent evaluators such as GiveWell, Charity Navigator, and CharityWatch, but it is not a rating issued or endorsed by any of those organisations. Read the full methodology →