World Animal Protection

World Animal Protection
Founded1981; 43 years ago (1981)
TypeNon-governmental organization
FocusAnimal protection
Location
OriginsWFPA and ISPA
Area served
World
Key people
Paul Baldwin, President
Steve McIvor, Chief Executive
Websiteworldanimalprotection.org

World Animal Protection, formerly The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), is an international non-profit animal welfare organization that has been in operation since 1981. The charity's mission is to create a better world for animals by protecting them.

The charity has regional hubs in: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America, and offices in 14 countries. Its headquarters is in London.