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What changes when we stop thinking of animal welfare as a standalone cause? At the AVPN Global Conference 2026, animal welfare was part of the conversation for the first time through the session, “From the Fringes to Mainstream: Rethinking Animal Welfare.” For a cause that remains significantly underrepresented in philanthropy, its inclusion itself felt important. But the conversation also raised a more fundamental question: why is animal welfare still considered a fringe iss

When extreme weather reshapes the landscape, burrows fill with water. Nesting sites disappear. Eggs are washed away. Forest floors become inaccessible. Animals are forced towards unfamiliar spaces in search of higher ground. As heavy monsoon rains and flooding affect Mumbai and surrounding areas, these disruptions become more frequent. Our partners at SARRP and Green Works Trust (GWT) work on the ground, responding to rescue calls while navigating challenging conditions. We

"I'm trying to build what I envisioned as a young girl, just caring for animals and doing whatever I can in this lifetime." - Dr. Rina Dev Animal welfare is often measured through rescues, rehabilitation, and conservation successes. But behind every rescued animal are people who dedicate their lives to this work, often quietly, and always with immense compassion. As part of the Upadhyaya Foundation team's visit to Riwild Sanctuary in Karjat on 23rd July 2026, we sat down with