As the Salih Tatlici Foundation, we made a donation to The International Wildlife Coalition Trust (IWCT), which has been working for 32 years to combat the trade and slaughter of dog meat, in honor of “August 26th International Dog Day.”

A letter of appreciation regarding the donation was presented to our foundation by the Chairman of the IWCT Board of Directors.

Combating Animal Abuse Is the Responsibility of Every Individual in Society.

Regarding the donation, Uğur Tatlıcı, Executive Board member of our foundation, stated: “Animals are friendly beings in need of protection and care, and they deserve to live under healthy conditions just as much as humans do. Violence against animals often stems from human ignorance, indifference, or malicious behavior, which negatively impacts both the welfare of animals and society as a whole. Therefore, efforts to protect animals through education, awareness, and community support are crucial to understanding and preventing the extent of animal cruelty. All animals, regardless of their species, should benefit from basic rights to life and freedom. As a Foundation, we felt it our duty to make a donation to IWCT, an organization dedicated to fighting animal abuse and working for the welfare of all animals.

The International Wildlife Coalition Trust (IWCT)

The International Wildlife Coalition Trust (IWCT) was established in 1992 to support whale and elephant conservation. In 1998, the organization launched a campaign in response to the unspeakable brutality of the dog meat trade in the Philippines, aiming to combat the horrific trade and slaughter of dogs for meat. IWCT has been operating as a charity in the Philippines for nearly 25 years. By collaborating with the government and law enforcement, the organization played a key role in implementing animal welfare legislation that now makes it illegal to slaughter dogs for human consumption. Additionally, through its Education Program, IWCT works to change the culture and practices surrounding the treatment and care of animals, particularly dogs, in the Philippines.”