In UAnimals, we strongly believe that every life is equally valuable, so work to save as many animal lives as possible in Ukraine. We are guided by the conviction that no animal should be harmed or exploited. We support shelters, rehabilitation centers, nature reserves, and animal welfare volunteers by providing them with food and medicine for the animals. Additionally, we evacuate animals from combat zones, advocate for stray animal sterilization, and rebuild shelters destroyed by russian shelling.
Our Values
The value of every life
We believe that every animal, regardless of its species, breed, or other traits, deserves to be treated with kindness and provided with comfortable conditions. As a result, we rescue a wide range of animals, including cats and dogs, cows and pigs, lions and tigers, ducks and lemurs, as well as beavers, ostriches, bees, and others.
Openness
We are ready to explain our position and engage in respectful discussions about it. We believe that our opponents may one day become our allies. We are open to new perspectives and approaches, therefore we see discussions as a useful tool to reach the best solutions.
Collaboration
It is through the combination of our efforts with those who support us that we can save a significant number of animals. That is why we strive to collaborate with like-minded people, individual activists and volunteers, as well as partner with organizations and businesses. The community that has emerged and continues to form around UAnimals has helped us significantly scale the outcomes of our work.
Efficiency
It is important for us to save as many animals as possible from death or sufferings in the places where our help is most needed. That is why, throughout our work, we focus on results and constantly ask ourselves if the ideas and activities we chose will contribute to the best outcomes. We apply the same approach to communication, since it’s not just about speaking up, but also about being heard; not just about proposing ideas, but also implementing them.
Ambition
We set ourselves ambitious goals and then we work hard to accomplish them. This applies to the number of animals we strive to help and the scale of our support. We seek means to realize our ideas rather than reasons to abandon them. What appears to be unattainable for someone, we not only dream about, but also break down into smaller steps and accomplish.
Transparency
It is vital that we track every hryvnia given and spent. That is why we do not accept donations through our personal bank accounts, but instead post monthly updates on our website concerning the money donated to the organization. We also provide daily updates on our social media platforms on who we helped and how much. We cherish the trust that those who contribute to animal rescue have placed in us, and we wholeheartedly believe that we do not have the right to make mistakes.
Prioritization
Currently, an incredible number of animals in Ukraine require assistance. As a result, we must prioritize where our efforts should be directed. Our current focus is on front-line areas and occupied territories. In the future, depending on the situation in the country and the world, these priorities may change.
Inclusiveness
We condemn discrimination and welcome people of all genders, races, health statuses, etc. into our team and community. Similarly, we have no biases towards animals, regardless of breed, age, or medical condition every animal deserves a wonderful life.
Innovation
We are continually seeking for new methods to approach our work and try to stay up to date on the latest technologies and trends. It is crucial that those that are pertinent to our field are quickly implemented.
UAnimals Code of Ethics
The UAnimals team and volunteers involved in carrying out the organization’s tasks must abide by the following rules of conduct:
1. Communicate with others while adhering to general social norms. It is forbidden to use hostile language or discriminate against other people based on any characteristics. Communication should be polite and respectful of the dignity of others.
2. Protect the confidentiality of internal information. UAnimals employees cannot independently disclose information about users, donors, colleagues, etc. to third parties. People who turn to the organization for help may not consent to the publication of their stories, in which case their stories cannot be disseminated even on the organization’s pages.
3. Prevent conflicts of interest. Employees and volunteers should avoid any situation that could lead to a conflict of interest or affect their decisions regarding work situations. Other employees must report conflicts of interest within the organization to the leadership if they know about them.
4. Be inclusive. In their work decisions and projects, employees and the organization as a whole must respect the diversity of individuals and their rights, and reject any form of discrimination based on race, nationality, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, religion, or other characteristics.
5. To comply with the current laws of Ukraine. Regardless of the purpose and scale of positive changes for animals that employees of the organization may bring, they must act exclusively within the framework of laws and other regulatory documents.
6. To prevent bullying and violence. No employee has the right to engage in physical, psychological, or emotional violence towards others. It is prohibited to ridicule others, make fun of them, discuss their personal qualities instead of their work competencies and actions.
7. To remain sober (both literally and figuratively) while performing organization tasks. It is prohibited to use alcohol, drugs, and other psychotropic substances that may affect reaction speed and decision-making quality during work tasks.
8. To use your influence only within the framework of work tasks. It is prohibited to use position capabilities or organization resources for personal needs or problems.
9. To show initiative. All UAnimals employees have the right and are encouraged to express their own ideas and proposals for changes or improvements in work. Joint efforts allow us to develop.
10. To take care of your own mental health. We work every day with complex issues and often see the suffering of people and animals. Organization employees must be aware of how this affects their state and adjust it if necessary, including using the opportunities provided by the organization.
11. To prioritize safety. In order to save as many animals as possible, we ourselves must remain alive and healthy. Therefore, in difficult and dangerous situations, we should always choose our own life. Similarly, we must ensure the safety of those we help and always evaluate the risks of information we share about the people we write about.
