Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi (CIWY)

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Region

South America

Stakeholder Type

NGO

Timezone

UTC-4 (Local time: 2:22 AM)

Office Hours
08:00 - 17:00
UN Languages Spoken

Spanish
English

Impact Stories
Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi (CIWY) is a Bolivian non-governmental organisation dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and care of wildlife that has fallen victim to illegal trafficking and other harm. As Bolivia’s leading organisation in the fight for animal rights and wildlife care, CIWY works to combat the illegal wildlife trade and the destruction of the environment. We collaborate with the Bolivian authorities to enforce the law, to seize and rescue animals from poachers and merchants, as well as zoos when conditions do not meet legal requirements. CIWY also rehabilitates wild animals that were injured by fires or other disasters. We conduct educational projects locally and nationally, as well as research projects, and scientific dissemination. CIWY operates three wildlife sanctuaries distributed throughout Bolivia: Machía, Ambue Ari and Jacj Cuisi. Our sanctuaries are managed by a team of professionals and volunteers from around the world.

Organization's mission

CIWY rescues, rehabilitates and cares for wild animals seized from illegal trafficking, and fights to end the animal trade through educational programs, research projects and public actions. Through this work, we aim to inspire humankind to uphold values that promote conservation and the recuperation of biodiversity.

International Legal Framework

UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC)

UNTOC Working Groups

International cooperation

Areas of work

Wildlife crime
Environmental crime

Areas of interest

Wildlife crime
Environmental crime

Skills and Expertise Offered

Advocacy, including media relations
Sharing experiences and best practice
Connections with governmental counterparts

Skills and Expertise Needed

Monitoring and research
Joint-project submissions
Fundraising
Connections with governmental counterparts

Does your organization engage with UNODC

Yes

Engagement type

Part of the regional Follow-Up Consultation for the Americas taking place in Panama City (in person) on 28-29 March 2022.

Public-Private partnership initiative

No

Is consent required to appear online

Yes

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