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SocietyKendrapara, Odisha, IndiaEstablished 1999

Action for Protection of Wild Animals (APOWA) is an Odisha-based NGO dedicated to wildlife conservation, environmental protection, and community-based sustainable development. Established in 1999, it works to protect endangered species, restore mangroves, conserve coastal ecosystems, and promote animal welfare. APOWA also empowers local communities through awareness, disaster preparedness, and livelihood initiatives, ensuring that conservation efforts are aligned with human well-being.

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About Us

Founded in 1999 and based in Odisha, APOWA is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the protection of wildlife, conservation of biodiversity, and community empowerment. The NGO focuses on safeguarding endangered species, restoring mangrove ecosystems, protecting coastal habitats, and improving animal welfare. Alongside conservation, APOWA also works with vulnerable communities on climate resilience, disaster preparedness, and sustainable livelihoods, ensuring a balance between environmental protection and human development.

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

APOWA's mission is to conserve nature, especially endangered species and their threatened habitats, in partnership with communities. They aim to protect and restore ecosystems in ways that benefit species and indigenous communities.

Our Mission

To protect wildlife and biodiversity, conserve fragile ecosystems, and promote animal welfare while empowering local communities to build climate resilience, sustainable livelihoods, and harmony with nature.

Focus Areas

Main Sectors

Animal Husbandry Animal Welfare Environment & Forests

Other Focus Areas

Animal Welfare Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation Vocational Training Biotechnology

Our Programs

InitiativeBhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Wildlife Conservation and Protection Program

Works to protect wild animals through rescue operations, habitat conservation, anti poaching awareness, community participation, and coordination with forest departments to promote wildlife protection and biodiversity conservation.

Improved protection of wild animals, reduced human wildlife conflict, increased community awareness, strengthened rescue response, and enhanced conservation practices contributing to safer habitats and long term biodiversity preservation.

InitiativeBhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation

Provides emergency rescue, medical care, rehabilitation, and safe release of injured, orphaned, or displaced wild animals in coordination with forest authorities and veterinary experts.

Timely rescue and rehabilitation improve survival chances of injured wildlife, reduce animal suffering, strengthen rescue networks, and support successful reintegration of animals into natural habitats.

InitiativeRaisen, Madhya Pradesh

Community Awareness and Wildlife Education

Conducts wildlife education, awareness campaigns, school programs, and community outreach to promote coexistence, conservation ethics, and responsible behavior toward wild animals and natural ecosystems.

Increased public awareness, responsible community behavior, reduced wildlife harm incidents, stronger conservation attitudes, and improved community participation supporting long term protection of wildlife and biodiversity.

Key Milestones & Achievements

 Established in 1999 as a grassroots conservation initiative in Odisha.
 Initiated Mission Mangroves, one of the earliest community-driven mangrove restoration programmes in the state.
 Expanded work from wildlife rescue to integrated programmes covering disaster resilience, animal welfare, and marine conservation.
 Partnered with national and international NGOs to scale up biodiversity protection and sustainable livelihood projects.

Honors & Recognitions

 Restored and protected thousands of hectares of mangroves along Odisha’s coastline.
 Supported coastal communities with disaster preparedness training, reaching thousands of people in cyclone-prone areas.
 Rescued and rehabilitated numerous injured and stranded wild animals and marine species.
 Provided sustained animal welfare services, including veterinary care for stray and domestic animals.
 Recognised by the Government of Odisha and international conservation networks for community-based mangrove restoration.
 Received appreciation from coastal development and disaster management authorities for pioneering climate resilience projects.
 Honoured by wildlife forums for contributions to sea turtle and coastal biodiversity conservation.

Registration & Verification

Organization TypeSociety

Registration NumberKNP 978/27

NGO Darpan IDOR/2013/0061317

PANAACTA4292N

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105050026

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CSR00021500

Our Team

Bijaya Kumar Rout

President

Rashmi Ranjan Kabi

Secretary

Satyabrat Panda

Treasurer

Baburam Nayak

Vice President

Location

Head Office Address

At-Hatapatana,Po-Kadaliban,Pin-754222

Kendrapara, Odisha, 754222

India

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Official Emailapowa1999@yahoo.co.in

Official Phone9437439946

Official Websitehttp://www.apowa.org

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