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PHILANTHROPY PARTNERSHIP
PRACTICE
The India Animal Welfare Forum (IAWF) is a national platform convened by the Upadhyaya Foundation to unite funders, NGOs, researchers, and leaders working for animals across India. Through dialogue, collaboration, and shared vision, the Forum seeks to strengthen the country’s animal welfare ecosystem and shape the future of compassionate philanthropy.
Shaping the future of animal welfare and wildlife conservation through collaboration
COMMUNITY ANIMALS
FARMED ANIMALS
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
WORKING ANIMALS
POLICY & ADVOCACY
OUR OBJECTIVES

Build Collaboration

Bringing funders, NGOs, researchers, and sector leaders together on one national platform.

Unlock Growth
Unlock visibility, resources, and partnerships for organisations working across species and themes, especially those that are underfunded or overlooked.

Set a Shared Agenda
Building collective priorities and pathways for long-term, cross-species
impact across India.
EVENT AT A GLANCE

180+
Attendees

75+
NGOs

30+
Speakers

25+
Funders

20+
Partners

10+
Sessions

10+
NGO Booth

INR 5.75
Crore Fund Launch


Come Build the Future for India’s Animals



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31st January, 2026

Participate in conversations that inspire






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