Animal Welfare Association of Iceland
Animal Welfare Association of Iceland (DÍS) was founded on the 13th July 1914 and is a non- governmental organization (NGO). It is our strong opinion that animal welfare is a public issue and that welfare of animals is one of the basic cornerstones of a healthy society.
The main role of the organization is:
The main role of the organization is:
- To work for the improvement of animal welfare, to actively participate in discussions about their issues in the public arena and to contribute to an objective debate on animal welfare.
- To stay on watch how the legal protection of animals is executed and to promote good legislation and regular public supervision for the protection of animals.
- To advocate education and information about good treatment of animals and encourage schools, non-profit organizations and individuals to promote their welfare.
Do you want to support DÍS?
The activities of the Animal Welfare Association are based on voluntary work and self-generated funds.
Dýraverndarar (e. Protectors of animals) are DÍS's most loyal supporters who, with regular donations, support the association in the interests of improved animal welfare in Iceland.
By becoming Dýraverndari, you strengthen DÍS's work in the fight for improved animal welfare in the country.
Dýraverndarar (e. Protectors of animals) are DÍS's most loyal supporters who, with regular donations, support the association in the interests of improved animal welfare in Iceland.
By becoming Dýraverndari, you strengthen DÍS's work in the fight for improved animal welfare in the country.
However, many small amounts add to considerable sums !
DÍS is very grateful for single payments.
Social security number: 491177-0209
SWIFT/BIC: GLITISREXXX
IBAN: IS480516047601604911770209
DÍS is very grateful for single payments.
Social security number: 491177-0209
SWIFT/BIC: GLITISREXXX
IBAN: IS480516047601604911770209
Become a member
Please join us to increase the welfare of animals in Iceland!
Members have the right to vote at the general meeting and can thus have a direct influence on the work of the Animal Welfare Association.
The membership fee is ISK 3,000 per year. New members do not pay membership fees for the first year.
You can become a member by sending us an email here: dyravernd@dyravernd.is
Please join us to increase the welfare of animals in Iceland!
Members have the right to vote at the general meeting and can thus have a direct influence on the work of the Animal Welfare Association.
The membership fee is ISK 3,000 per year. New members do not pay membership fees for the first year.
You can become a member by sending us an email here: dyravernd@dyravernd.is