Sonja van Tichelen

International Fund For Animal Welfare (IFAW) is an organization that focuses on fresh thinking and bold action for animals, people, and the environment. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The British company approachs issues from different angles to find solutions that benefit all parties involved. The company was founded in 1992. Azzedine Thomas Downes has been the CEO of the company since 1997.

Part of International Fund For Animal Welfare, Inc. (South Africa), IFAW Internationaler Tierschutz-Fonds gGmbH is a German company that has been helping animals and preserving habitats for 50 years. The company is based in Hamburg, Germany. The CEOs are Azzedine Thomas Downes, Sonja van Tichelen, Thomas Maul. The company was founded in 1969 by Brian Davies.