IFAW ANNUAL REPORT July 1, 2003 – June 30, 2004 Together We Will Make a Difference The International Fund for Animal Welfare works to improve the welfare of wild and domestic animals throughout the world by reducing commercial exploitation of animals, protecting wildlife habitats, and assisting animals in distress. ifaw seeks to motivate the public to prevent cruelty to animals and to promote animal welfare and conservation policies that advance the well-being of both animals and people. Executive Staff Country Offices frederick m. o’regan australia President and Chief Executive Mick McIntyre, Country O≈cer Director azzedine t. downes belgium Executive Vice President and Lesley O’Donnell, Country Chief Operating O≈cer Director a.j. cady canada Director of Online Campaigns Phyllis Campbell-McRae, and Marketing Acting Country Director michael cote china Chief Information O≈cer Dr. Aster Zhang, Country Director barbara fried Vice President, Fund france Development Florence Paquet, Representative cindy milburn germany Director of Animals in Crisis Dr. Ralf Sonntag, Country and Distress Director melanie b. powers india Chief Financial O≈cer Vivek Menon, Representative patrick r. ramage japan Director of Communications Naoko Funahashi, Representative rosemarie resnik Director of Resource kenya Development James Isiche, Country Director mexico Beatriz Bugeda, Country Director netherlands Marcel Bertsch, Country Director russia Dr. Maria Vorontsova, Country Director south africa Jason Bell-Leask, Country Director united kingdom Phyllis Campbell-McRae, Country Director Harnessing Global Power to Bring Positive Change s chairman of ifaw’s board of directors, i am very proud of the organization for the accomplishments highlighted in this annual report. I volunteered to be part of the ifaw family be- cause I believe ifaw is the leading animal welfare organization in the world with the power to bring lasting change for animals and people. Nothing Ais as gratifying as engaging in an activity you feel about strongly. The breadth of ifaw’s programmatic e∑orts, the depth of campaign expertise and scien- tific knowledge, and the commitment of every sta∑ member make ifaw a dynamic organi- zation able to reach out to every corner of the globe. ifaw’s growing Board of Directors is also bringing an important range of talent and experience to the organization. As you read through the accomplishments of Fiscal Year 2004, I hope you will share my enthusiasm. From strengthening the infrastructure of world-renowned wildlife reserves, to extending whale research and education across the earth’s oceans, to acknowledged expert- ise in emergency relief for animals in distress, ifaw has the global power to bring positive change. As humans we have the ability to take care of other animals, and the responsibility to do so. I know you share this belief because of your own commitment to our work. I am deeply grateful for your compassion and generous support. thomas c. ramey Thomas C. Ramey Chair, ifaw Board of Directors song of the whale opposite: Song of community welfare cover: A boy the Whale is ifaw’s research and education holds his dog at a Community Led Ani- vessel with an urgent mission: to improve mal Welfare (claw) clinic in South Africa. understanding of whales and generate © ifaw/j. hrusa public and political support for their pro- protecting habitat inside cover: tection. © ifaw/c. lacey A herd of Rothschild gira∑es feeding and resting in Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya. © ifaw/d. willetts 3 Worldwide Board of Directors thomas c. ramey, chair, keely shaye brosnan, elliott g. carr, manilal premchand, boston, ma, usa, is the Execu- malibu, ca, usa, is a jour- brewster, ma, usa, is Presi- chandaria, o.b.e., tive Vice President of Liberty nalist, former model and actress. dent and Chief Executive O≈cer nairobi, kenya, sits on a num- Mutual Insurance Group and Mrs. Brosnan has worked on a of The Cape Cod Five Cents ber of business sector boards, in- President of Liberty International. wide range of environmental con- Savings Bank, a US mutual sav- cluding Mabati Rolling Mills Ltd., Mr. Ramey has worked for this cerns, from cleaning up toxic ings bank with 13 o≈ces in 10 Aluminum Africa Ltd., and Bank diversified financial services com- spills to promoting biodiversity. communities. His banking career of India Advisory Committee in pany for 14 years. Prior to that, With husband Pierce Brosnan, has spanned more than 40 years Nairobi. Mr. Chandaria holds he was CEO of two managed she helped ifaw lead a successful and he has served on more three Kenyan government appoint- health care companies. He also citizens’ campaign to save the than 20 community boards and ments, and is actively involved served as a Peace Corps volunteer last unspoiled breeding grounds committees. in charitable and social work in Colombia in 1965 and as sta∑ of the California gray whale in supporting health and educational in Chile in 1969. Laguna San Ignacio, Mexico. programs in Kenya. ©ifaw/ s. cook victoria stack, gary m. tabor, v.m.d., carol a. wolfson, angelica aragon, washington, dc, usa, is the bozeman, mt, usa, is the Exec- shanghai, china, is the Presi- mexico city, mexico, co-founder and Director of Inter- utive Director of the Center for dent of Wolfson & Associates, a honorary board member, national Communications Initia- Conservation Medicine at Tufts Uni- consulting firm providing services is an actress and environmentalist tive, a nonprofit organization with versity, which addresses ecological in Asian trade, investment, who has appeared in television, a mission to design, coordinate, health issues. He has held a number marketing, and environmental movies, and theater. Ms. Aragon and promote projects that advance of positions at conservation and envi- consulting to government organi- became a member of ifaw’s board a humane and environmentally ronmental organizations throughout zations, and public and private after she visited the Baja cam- sustainable society. Ms. Stack is a the world. Mr. Tabor has received enterprises. Ms. Wolfson has paign and joined our e∑orts to member of the founders’ circle of numerous awards, including being extensive experience in trade nego- preserve ocean habitat for whales. Rachel’s Network, and serves on elected to the iucn Species Survival tiations and strategic marketing. the board of a number of charities Commission and being the first She has conducted successful dedicated to protecting the lives veterinarian to win the Henry Luce fundraising e∑orts for a number of animals and people. Scholar fellowship, “Rhodes Scholar of children’s charities. for Asia.” 4 margaret a. kennedy, christopher j. matthews, thomas p. o’neill iii, minou palandjian, washington, dc, usa, is the washington, dc, usa, is the boston, ma, usa, is Chief belmont, ma, usa, who was Finance Manager of the See For- television host of “Hardball with Executive O≈cer of O’Neill and born in South Africa, is committed ever Foundation, an organization Chris Matthews” on cnbc and Associates, a public a∑airs com- to the preservation and protection working with at-risk urban teen- msnbc. He is a frequent commen- pany. Mr. O’Neill has extensive of African wildlife. She is a mem- agers. Ms. Kennedy’s career has tator on nbc’s “Today” show, a na- experience in government relations ber of the Benefit Committee for focused on financial management tionally syndicated columnist for and communications, and served Paul Newman's nonprofit organi- of non-profit organizations and the San Francisco Chronicle, as lieutenant governor of Mass- zation, the Hole in the Wall Gang. community development. She also and author of four acclaimed achusetts for eight years. He also Mrs. Palandjian is currently a served as the Grants Administra- books. Mr. Matthews has also sits on the boards of prominent Board member of the Belmont Day tor of the City of Santa Monica, served as a trade development ad- institutions. Mr. O’Neill chairs School where she is Chair of the California. Ms. Kennedy chairs visor for the US Peace Corps in ifaw’s Institutional Advancement Diversity Committee and Member ifaw’s Finance Committee. Swaziland. Committee. ©k.grant of the Education Committee. She is also a Sustainer Member of the Junior League of Boston. pierce brosnan, brian hutchinson, sean rocks, paul f. worthington, malibu, ca, usa, honorary ifaw charitable trust, uk, ifaw charitable trust, uk, ifaw charitable trust, uk, board member, is an inter- board of directors, board of directors, board of directors, national actor and environmen- is a corporate a∑airs, community, is the Managing Director/Chief served as an o≈cer in the Royal talist. In addition to his film and and charitable giving specialist. Executive O≈cer at Liberty Navy for 21 years. Since 1995, he television career, Mr. Brosnan Mr. Hutchinson has broad experi- Mutual Insurance Company (UK) has been involved in statutory has been drawn into a passionate ence in financial services and Limited. Mr. Rocks has expertise compliance, financial reporting, leadership role in environmental revitalizing inner city enterprises, in insurance, risk financing, and and corporate governance. issues, particularly in support winning Allied Zurich Group the international brokerage markets. Mr. Worthington is also a Fellow of marine mammals. Mr. Brosnan City of London’s coveted Dragon of the Institute of Chartered also serves as global spokesperson Award. He serves on numerous Secretaries and Administrators. for ifaw’s Whale Campaign. boards, including The Diana, ©ifaw/ s. cook Princess of Wales Memorial Fund. board photos ©ifaw/ s. rose, unless otherwise noted 5 Breaking New Ground in Animal and Human Welfare his has been a year of landmark achieve- ments at ifaw. Our newly launched state-of-the- art sailing vessel, Song of the Whale, has expanded capabilities that will enable new discoveries to pro- tect whales and other marine life, and foster a greater Tunderstanding of threats to the marine environment.