MALAYSIAN NATIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE FOUNDATION

The Malaysian National Animal Welfare Foundation was formed in April 1998 to promote a
caring Malaysian society towards animal.

Mission Statement:

To promote a caring Malaysian society through creating awareness and a balanced

approach to animal welfare for the wellbeing of animal and mankind.

Aims and Objectives:

i. To generate awareness and responsibility of all residents in Malaysia on animal welfare

as part of the policy towards the creation of a caring Malaysian society.
ii. To develop strategies and programs to promote animal welfare through the MNAW
Council (under the patronage of the Minister of Agriculture), public agencies, institutions,
private bodies and organizations.
iii. To undertake projects that will promote understanding and the practices of animal
welfare as part of daily life of residents in Malaysia.
iv. To disseminate information on animal welfare through various media to the public,
schools, community centers and other target groups.
v. To collect and generate funds to undertake animal welfare projects.
vi. To undertake any other activities related to animal welfare.
vii. To establish linkages with other institutions and organizations, locally and internationally
in matters associated with animal welfare.

Programs and Campaigns

Since its inception in April 1998, the Foundation has been involved in various activities, among
them, organizing animal welfare weeks, human-animal interaction programs, public seminars on
responsible pet ownership and canine behavior training courses. It jointly participated in
community events such as pet shows and spay/neuter campaigns with local animal welfare
groups and government agencies.
A major project that the Foundation initiated with the support of the Ministry of Education in 2002
was an animal welfare education program for schools. The objectives of this ongoing program
are to promote human-animal interaction as part of child development, encourage a wider
awareness of and respect for all living things and inculcate responsible and caring attitudes.
Activities include teaching on pet care, human-animal interaction, art, drama and visits to zoos,
animal parks and animal shelters, all designed to make the learning creative and enjoyable.

The Foundation works closely with local government agencies, animal welfare associations and
pet clubs. It will continue with its commitment and efforts to promote animal welfare in the
country and provide support to various organizations in matters associated with animal welfare.

How You Can Help

We realize that animals play a role in our lives in many ways, either directly or indirectly. Besides
providing protection and companionship, they are effective with children, the elderly and even
the disabled. More recently animals are being used therapeutically to improve the physical and
emotional health of people; to relieve stress, depression and lower high blood pressure levels,
being some of the examples. We can thus tap their potential so they can contribute more
towards enhancing our society.

In order for us to proceed with our efforts, we are counting on compassionate people like you
who 'love all life' to assist us with your valuable contributions, so we can work collectively
towards improving our society and building our nation

Volunteers

We welcome volunteers who would like to participate in our activities, either on a regular basis or
for specific projects. There are three main categories in which one can assist, namely, education
and awareness (public seminars, animal welfare week, human-animal interaction programs,
spay/neuter campaigns, printed material), fund-raising (movies, dinners, design and production
of merchandising items) and membership drives (information booth at pet shows and other
events).
Donations

In order to carry out our activities that include education programs in schools, public seminars,
human-animal interaction programs and the publication of animal welfare guidelines, we depend
on organizations and individuals for support.

Donations can be made by cheque, bank draft or postal order and sent to our secretariat office
at: Wisma Medivet, 8 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, or paid directly
(telegraphic transfer or cash) into our account with Malayan Banking Berhad, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia, a/c no. 514329415995. Kindly include sender's name and address. All donations are
tax-exempt. Receipts will be provided.

We would like to offer corporations partnership in our activities, especially our programs for
schools and welfare homes. Interested parties are advised to contact us for more details

Membership

Membership is open to all, individuals and corporations alike. Non-Malaysian residents

who subscribe to our aims and objectives may enroll for associate membership. We
welcome students of schools, colleges and universities to join us and participate in our
activities.

Members will receive newsletters and invitations to events. Members will enjoy special
rates for seminars organized by the Foundation.

Kindly contact us for more information if you are keen on any of the above.
 Contact Us

Thank you for visiting the MNAWF website.

You can reach us at:

Malaysian National Animal Welfare Foundation

Wisma Medivet, 8,
Jalan Tun Razak,
50400 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: 6(03) 40435113, 40432420
Fax: 6(03) 4041 3660
E-mail: secretary@mnawf.org.my