Standing together to uplift BIPOC voices in animal well-being
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in Animal Well-Being Collective
Who We Are
The BIPOC in Animal Well-Being Collective (BIPOC AWC) is a group of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color who are connected to animals - through work, volunteer, or community.
Animal shelter & rescue staff
Dog & cat behavior specialists
Animal Care Advocates
Why We Exist
The Collective exists to create emotional support and community to share and heal from harm experienced in a predominantly white-led field.
Rooted in solidarity
Harm repair
Healing justice
What We Do
We offer a space for connection and provide needed resources within our community, centering and uplifting individuals from historically marginalized BIPOC communities.
Amplify BIPOC voices in animal welfare
Personal & professional growth
Mutual aid initiatives
Established by BIPOC for BIPOC
Our mission and values are at the heart of everything we doβsee how our core values guide our work in creating a supportive and empowering space for BIPOC in animal well-being.
Support the Collective
Support the BIPOC Collective and help us create spaces for connection, healing, and empowerment in a predominantly white-led field. Your donation directly funds community care, mutual aid, and resources that uplift BIPOC voices in animal well-being. Every contribution makes a difference!