We are World Animal Protection. Our vision is a world where animal welfare matters and animal cruelty has ended. We move the world to protect animals. We inspire people to change animals' lives for the better. We influence decision makers to put animals on the global agenda. We are local Working on the ground with local partners for greatest effect, we are active in more than 50 countries. We are global We have consultative status at the Council of Europe and collaborate with national governments, the United Nations, the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Organization for Animal Health – influencers with the power to improve the lives of millions of animals. Together we can end animal suffering. We were known as WSPA (World Society for the Protection of Animals).