Who we are:

We are driven by the urgency to save threatened and endangered wildlife in the Indonesian archipelago, where many of the endangered species we strive to protect are poached and smuggled to illegal wildlife markets both domestic and overseas.  The problems of cruelty to animals and the illegal trade in wildlife are acute and must be tackled together by the global community.  The current devastation rate will not provide the opportunity for species recovery.

Despite the difficult task ahead of us, we are fuelled by the hope that our future generations will be more aware of fauna conservation and that the seeds we sow will bear fruit in years to come. This is why educating younger generations and the community as a whole to raise their awareness of wildlife conservation plays such an important role in our programs.

ProFauna is a non political, non religious, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to fight the illegal wildlife trade and to save wildlife from the cruelty this trade brings with it. Our approach in dealing with this difficult problem is directly from grass roots level upwards through direct public and community involvement in the areas of:
 

•  Investigation into illegal wildlife trade:
  Monitoring and gathering of intelligence and data on poaching, smuggling and illegal trade in wildlife 

•  Wildlife rescue, care and release operation:
  Carrying out rescue operations, providing direct care and rehabilitation for captured animals and their subsequent release back into the wild

•  Direct public and community education program:
  Providing effective scientific education and training to raise awareness on wildlife conservation, teaching animal welfare and nature appreciation to different groups particularly targeting schools children, teachers, villagers, businesses, government officials and law makers.

• Publicity campaigns against the illegal wildlife trade and animal cruelty:
  Organising publicity campaigns to highlight the urgency for better legislation and law enforcement to protect endangered species.  Providing information and education to communities and the public.  Advocating boycotts of the purchase of endangered species for pets or for consumption

We seek help from the global community to save our world heritage for the benefit of future generations, where tigers, orang- utans, parrots, gibbons, turtles, sun bears and other endangered species will be able to live in safety in the wild rather than in zoos. 

ProFauna provides direct care of wildlife and public education programs at:

P-WEC (Petungsewu Wildlife Educational Centre) located in Malang, East Java, which has dormitories with sleeping facilities for 130 youngsters, guest houses for 8 and an open plan lecture hall.  The centre is located in the foothills of Kawi Mountain offering a cool, fresh climate in naturally beautiful surroundings and providing   excellent outdoor fun activities for youngsters.

Petungsewu Wildlife Rescue Centre (locally known as PPS) - a 2.3 hectares complex located not far from our educational centre. Our rescue centre has quarantine areas, 24 hour veterinary care provided by 2 full time vets, 2 full time biologists, a project manager and 9 supporting staff.  It shelters up to 200 rescued and confiscated animals of many different species with high standards of welfare.  Wildlife is cared for, given medical treatment and introduced to a rehabilitation program designed to enable them to return to their protected natural habitats. 

ProFauna’s Principle:
All wildlife has value for conservation of nature, and whenever possible, must be left to live freely in their natural habitats. We humans have the responsibility to fulfil that. When there is no demand, there will be no more killing.