Bali Animal Welfare Association (BAWA)

What Bali Animal Welfare Association (BAWA) does

Bali Animal Welfare Association (BAWA) is a Bali-based nonprofit organization founded in 2007 by American expatriate Janice Girardi to address animal suffering caused by hunger, illness, mistreatment, uncontrolled breeding, and the absence of enforceable animal protection laws. Operating from its headquarters in Ubud, Gianyar, BAWA delivers services across Bali through a 24/7 emergency hotline and animal ambulance, mobile veterinary clinics conducting sterilization and rabies vaccination, daily street feeding programs distributing over 1,000 meals, a Rescue Rehab Rehome program placing animals in permanent homes, and disaster response operations. The organization maintains shelters housing 350+ animals on an average day and employs over 100 staff members.

BAWA's operations are organized under two program pillars: "Compassion in Action" (direct rescue and care services) and "Sustainable Change" (prevention and education). The Sustainable Change pillar includes the Primary School Education program reaching 85,000+ children annually, Program Dharma (a One Health initiative developed with Udayana University and CPHI that has helped establish Indonesia's first village regulations banning the dog meat trade), and advocacy campaigns. Since 2009, BAWA's rabies control program has vaccinated 270,000+ dogs, contributing to an 85% reduction in rabies cases and 75% fewer human fatalities on the island.

BAWA is funded entirely by donations, with revenue streams spanning one-time gifts ($25 sterilizes an animal, $7 feeds a street dog), monthly recurring subscriptions ($10–$100/month), adoption and foster fees, and tax-deductible donations routed through partner organizations in Australia (Bali Street Dog Fund, BAWA West Australia), the USA, and the EU (Tierschutz Bali). Marketing and donor acquisition is community-led, leveraging the website (bawabali.com), Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, email newsletters, and Transformation Thursday storytelling campaigns. Strategic partnerships with IFAW (2011), Dogs Trust Worldwide (2017), FOUR PAWS, and the Bali government (2010 MOU) provide core program funding and technical expertise.

Name

Bali Animal Welfare Association (BAWA)

Legal name

Yayasan Bali Animal Welfare Association

Website

https://bawabali.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bali Animal Welfare Association (BAWA) is a Bali-based nonprofit founded in 2007 that operates a 24/7 animal ambulance, mobile sterilization clinics, rabies vaccination, street feeding, school education, and disaster response programs for Bali's street animals, funded by individual donations and international partner organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Welfare & Advocacy Organizations (AFAEALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA), Rescue, Transport & Emergency Animal Response (BPAGAIAB), Disaster Preparedness & Animal Evacuation Services (BPAGAIAM), Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK), Advocacy, Policy & Public Awareness (Animal Welfare) (BPAGAIAJ)

Keywords

• Animal rescue services
• Animal welfare programs
• Rabies vaccination services
• Animal sterilization services
• Community animal education

Headquarters

HQ city

Ubud, Gianyar

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations - One-time: One-time donations from individuals supporting specific causes such as sterilizing animals ($25), feeding street dogs ($7), or general support. Donors can give once through the website or specific campaign pages.
2. Monthly Donor Subscriptions: Monthly recurring donations from supporters who pledge ongoing monthly contributions ($10, $30, $50, $100 per month) to provide consistent funding for BAWA's programs.
3. International Donation Channels: Tax-deductible donations accepted through partner organizations in Australia (Bali Street Dog Fund, BAWA West Australia), USA, and EU (Tierschutz Bali/Balistreetdogs International e.V.).
4. Adoption and Foster Fees: Revenue from adoption fees for rescued animals placed in permanent homes, though the primary focus is on finding loving homes rather than generating profit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

BAWA operates a comprehensive suite of animal welfare programs in Bali, Indonesia, including a 24/7 emergency hotline and animal ambulance, mass rabies vaccination, free mobile veterinary sterilization clinics, daily street feeding of stray animals, rescue-rehabilitation-rehoming of sick and injured animals, and village-based community and primary school education. The nonprofit also runs disaster response for animals during volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, plus advocacy for stronger animal protection laws.

Product overview

BAWA operates as a non-profit animal welfare organization offering a comprehensive suite of interconnected programs organized under two main pillars: Compassion in Action (direct animal rescue and care) and Sustainable Change (prevention and education). The Compassion in Action programs include 24/7 Hotline & Ambulance, ER Team & Disaster Relief, Rescue Rehab Rehome, and Street Feeding. The Sustainable Change programs encompass Rabies Control, Sterilisation, Education (both In Schools and In Communities), Program Dharma (a One Health initiative), Disaster Preparedness, and Advocacy. Support services include Donate, Adopt & Foster, Volunteer, and Wish List supply donations. Together, these programs address animal welfare issues in Bali from emergency response through to long-term prevention and education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24/7 Hotline & Ambulance A 24-hour emergency hotline and animal ambulance service receiving 50+ calls daily, providing roadside assistance, on-the-spot medication, and ongoing treatment plans for animals in distress across Bali. The only 24/7 emergency hotline and animal ambulance service operating island-wide in Bali.
• ER Team & Disaster Relief Emergency Response Team providing after-hours emergency rescue services, handling extreme cases, and conducting disaster relief operations during natural disasters including volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and tsunamis.
• Rescue Rehab Rehome Comprehensive program providing physical and emotional healing for sick, injured, abandoned, and traumatised animals, offering them rehabilitation and placement in loving forever homes through pre-adoption interviews and house checks.
• Street Feeding Daily distribution of over 1,000 meals to street animals across Bali's streets, beaches, marketplaces, temples, and remote villages, including basic medicines for parasites and common skin conditions.
• Rabies Control Mass vaccination programs achieving 270,000 dogs vaccinated island-wide, contributing to an 85% reduction in rabies cases and 75% fewer human fatalities through a strategy of vaccination, medical care, sterilisation, and education.
• Sterilisation Humane population control program operating Animal Health Days in villages across Bali, offering free sterilisation, rabies vaccination, and general treatment for common conditions through mobile clinics held 6 days per week.
• Primary School Education (In Schools) Dog welfare education program delivered in primary schools across Bali 5-6 days per week, teaching children compassion, care, and caution through the Three C's curriculum, reaching over 325,000 children since 2017.
• Community Education (In Communities) Village-based outreach and education program handling reports of animal cruelty and working with community leaders to achieve better conditions for animals through education and negotiation across Bali villages.
• Program Dharma Innovative community-based One Health initiative developed in collaboration with Udayana University and CPHI, empowering village leaders to maintain herd immunity and control rabies through door-to-door mapping, community education, and village-organized Animal Health Days.
• Disaster Preparedness Disaster Response and Risk Reduction program pilot in high-risk volcanic villages, mobilizing communities to create functional disaster response plans that include animal care, handling, and emergency provisions.
• Advocacy

Quantifiable outcome

• 270,000 dogs vaccinated against rabies, resulting in 85% reduction in rabies cases and 75% fewer human fatalities
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Udayana UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Udayana University partners with BAWA and the Centre for Public Health Innovation (CPHI) on Program Dharma, a One Health initiative that empowers village leaders to fight rabies through community-based approaches.
• Centre for Public Health Innovation (CPHI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017CPHI collaborates with BAWA and Udayana University on Program Dharma, providing public health expertise for the One Health initiative.
• FOUR PAWS InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017FOUR PAWS Australia provides support for Program Dharma. Their funding has helped expand the program in recent years.
• Green School BaliminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Green School Bali has provided support for Program Dharma, contributing to the community-based One Health initiative.
• Dogs Trust WorldwidecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Dogs Trust Worldwide partnered with BAWA in 2017 to develop their Education Program into a robust team of full-time teachers delivering dog welfare classes in schools across three regencies of Bali.
• International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011IFAW partnered with BAWA in 2011 on a village-based health and education program. IFAW supports Program Dharma and the Disaster Response and Risk Reduction Program. IFAW has provided critical funding and expertise for rabies control and disaster relief efforts.
• Bali Street Dog FundcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTax-deductible donations can be made to BAWA's partner organization in Australia. Account: Bali Street Dog Fund, Westpac, BSB: 033 017, Account: 199176. Their website is balistreetdogs.org.au.
• SPCA InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting BAWA's animal welfare mission.
• Tierschutz Bali / Balistreetdogs International e.V.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecognized non-profit in Germany supporting BAWA. Donations accepted: IBAN: DE73516500450000029322, BIC: HELADEF1DIL. Enables EU supporters to make tax-deductible donations.
• Connect for CauseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing partner supporting BAWA's outreach and fundraising efforts.
• BAWA West Australia Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWestern Australia branch of BAWA supporters. Account: BSB: 036 224, Account: 366620.
• Bali GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBAWA signed an MOU with the Governor of Bali in 2010 to expand rabies vaccination program island-wide. Works with government on rabies control that was handed over to Bali government after successful pilot.

Scale indicators10 records

Direct peers

• Soi Dog Foundation: Soi Dog Foundation is the closest direct peer: a Southeast Asia-based nonprofit operating animal rescue, sterilization, and rabies vaccination programs in Phuket, Thailand. Both organizations share the model of mobile sterilization clinics, mass rabies vaccination, international donor channels, and street animal welfare focus in a Southeast Asian tourism economy.
• Animal Friends Bali: Animal Friends Bali is a local Bali-based animal welfare nonprofit offering rescue, adoption, and veterinary services. It competes with BAWA for donors, volunteers, and adopters in the same geographic market, with overlapping service offerings in sterilization and rehoming.

Broad incumbents

• International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW): IFAW is a global animal welfare organization that has been a core strategic partner of BAWA since 2011, supporting Program Dharma and disaster response. IFAW's broader portfolio and funding capacity make it both a partner and a comparable incumbent.
• FOUR PAWS International: FOUR PAWS is an international animal welfare organization that has funded BAWA's Program Dharma. It operates globally on animal welfare issues including stray animal management, comparable to BAWA's mission and programmatic approach.
• SPCA International: SPCA International is a global animal welfare nonprofit listed as a partner of BAWA. It operates international programs supporting animal welfare organizations, with mission alignment around rescue and welfare of animals in need.
• RSPCA International: RSPCA International is a UK-based global animal welfare leader that supports animal welfare projects worldwide, including in Southeast Asia. Its portfolio breadth and brand recognition position it as a comparable incumbent operating at a similar mission level to BAWA.
• Humane Society International (HSI): HSI is one of the largest global animal welfare organizations with active programs across Southeast Asia, including dog population management and rabies control. It overlaps significantly with BAWA's strategic focus areas and competes for international donor funding.
• Dogs Trust Worldwide: Dogs Trust Worldwide is a major international dog welfare funder that has directly supported BAWA's education program since 2017. As a broad incumbent, it operates dog welfare programs globally and influences funding flows to grassroots organizations like BAWA.

Regional players

• Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN): JAAN is an Indonesia-based animal welfare nonprofit operating primarily in Jakarta. It shares BAWA's model of rescue, sterilization, and adoption but serves a different Indonesian geography (Java rather than Bali), making it a regional rather than direct competitor.
• Yayasan Suka (formerly Yayasan Bali Dog Adoption): Yayasan Suka is a Bali-based nonprofit focused on dog rescue and adoption, directly comparable to BAWA's Rescue Rehab Rehome program. Operates in the same geographic market with similar international adoption and donation channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/OfficialBAWABali
• Facebookfacebook.com/bawabali
• Instagraminstagram.com/bawabali_official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bali-animal-welfare-association

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Profiles1 record

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