Mentors

We’ve learnt over the past decade how intricately animal protection is linked to our welfare and that of the planet. We need people from all walks of life to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to make this planet a better place for all animals including non human ones.

The Ahimsa Fellowship is a first of its kind initiative which will prepare you to stand up and advocate for animals. This is a unique opportunity to learn from the most experienced.

Ms Alokparna Sengupta

Managing Director,
Humane Society International India

We have many compassionate individuals across the country, working in their communities to protect animals. A training programme like the Fellowship will help each of these compassionate individuals maximise their impact. Improve their knowledge & skills, provide a supportive community of tellows across ditterent regions, and help them help thousands of animals.

Ms Shreya Paropkari

Advocate,
Humane Society International India
PFA Uttarakhand

Ahimsa Fellowship aims at creating a talent pool of skilled individuals by imparting sound subject matter expertise in the field of animal protection. For those who want to make a sustained positive impact to the lives of animals, this is your golden opportunity.

Mr Nikunj Sharma

Chief Executive Officer,
Mercy For Animals India Foundation

The animal protection space needs professionals who have the knowledge and the ability to work with the system in order to bring about positive changes and enforcement of law. It is our endeavour to build the capacity of compassionate individuals through the Ahimsa Fellowship, so that they can help animals better.

Gauri Maulekhi

Smt Gauri Maulekhi

Trustee, People For Animals; and People For Animals Public Policy Foundation
Trustee & Member Secretary, People For Animals Uttarakhand

Empowering those who care for farm animals is not just an act of compassion but a necessity for sustainable agriculture. At Ahimsa fellowship by building capacity in animal welfare, we ensure a healthier future for both our animals and our planet.

Nuggehalli Jayasimha

Founder and COO,
Global Food Partners

Ahimsa Fellowship is an exciting initiative to inject and groom young talent in the animal protection space.

Sh Parag Agarwal

Founder,
India Animal Fund

This has the potential to transform the sector by building leadership capacity over the years. I hope that a lot of young people with passion for animals and sustainability will join this program.

Dr Manilal Valliyate

Veterinarian and Member,
Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI)

One of the most valuable things we need right now, to protect the welfare of animals, is talented individuals. Ahimsa Fellowship is an excellent way for a passionate individual to get started and know what took most of us years to figure out, through the course of the fellowship. It is an opportunity unlike any we’ve had before in the animal protection space.

Mr. Karthik Pulugurtha

Managing Director,
Fish Welfare Initiative India

As India’s first and only program dedicated to training committed individuals into skilled animal advocates, the Ahimsa Fellowship stands unique in its mission. The program not only equips individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills but also fosters a compassionate community of advocates dedicated to improving animal welfare across the nation.

Ms Shaalini Agrawal

Legal Consultant,
People For Animals Public Policy Foundation
Ahimsa Fellow (Class of 2023)

The Ahimsa Fellowship is a distinctive programme designed to train individuals dedicated to animal protection. It empowered me with the knowledge and experience to become an animal welfare professional. If you want to make systemic improvements in the lives of crores of animals, I strongly encourage you to apply.

Ms Rhiddhi Patel

Legal Consultant,
Fish Welfare Initiative India
Ahimsa Fellow (Class of 2022)

The Fellowship opened the doors to animal protection as a career, and equipped me with the knowledge, skills and guidance to help animals in more ways than I ever thought possible.

Ms Aarti Bhavana

Director,
Bharat Initiative for Accountability
Ahimsa Fellow (Class of 2022)