Not For Profit

The Bali Animal Welfare Association (BAWA) is a not-for-profit charity registered in Indonesia. Its mandate is to relieve suffering, control the population and improve the health of Bali's street dogs while educating the local population in animal welfare.

BAWA supports a fully staffed clinic near Ubud, a 24 hour animal ambulance, a mobile sterilization clinic, an education program, a puppy adoption program, plus a continually expanding range of community programs.

BAWA is funded by individual donors and the Bali Street Dog Fund Australia but urgently seeks support for its many programs.

An Exercise Of Love

BAWA was founded by Janice Girardi, an American resident in Bali for over 30 years, and leading Indonesian veterinarian Dr Dewa Made Dharma.

Janice has supported community animal welfare projects in Bali for over 10 years, supporting many of BAWA's programs from her own resources.

Dr Dharma has practiced and taught veterinary medicine for many years, while supporting animal welfare organizations.

BAWA currently has an experienced team of 7 Indonesian vets, who have all received additional training from Bali Street Dog Fund vets and Veterinarians Beyond Borders. BAWA's vets are supported by a dedicated team of nurses and helpers.