Djurens Vänners Riksorganisation

Founded in 1957, Djurens Vänners Riksorganisation is a non-profit network based in Rosersberg, Sweden working on animal welfare, nature & wildlife conservation.

Djurens Vänners Riksorganisation is the national federation of 23 registered local animal welfare associations in Sweden, all operating under the Djurens Vänner name and a shared principle programme. The federation coordinates the local associations, sets the common animal protection principles, and works to combat animal cruelty, strengthen animal protection law, and educate the public and children about animals. It also runs a membership magazine, a student-style scholarship for animal welfare work, a free digital service for drafting wills that benefits local associations, and campaigns such as aid for animals in Ukraine delivered via the Polish society TOZ. Founded in 1957 in Örebro, the organisation operates across Sweden.