Description of Organization

ACRES is a pioneering charity and Institution of Public Character, founded by Singaporeans in 2001 with the aim of advocating an end to animal cruelty in Asia. We hope to create a caring and socially responsible society where animals are treated as sentient beings.

We have six focus areas: Tackling Wildlife Crime, Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, Coexistence with Singapore’s Wildlife, Humane Education, Community Outreach and Promoting Cruelty-Free Living.

This year, ACRES is continue to promote public awareness on living in harmony with our native wildlife, along side with our two active campaigns: Stop using of glue traps and Stop culling of pigeons. We would like to urge your team to work around ideas to support this goal of ours, i.e. to enable public to be aware of the threats our wildlife is facing currently, what they should do upon encountering wildlife, and how they can support ACRES in protecting our native wildlife and reduce the use of glue traps in our community.

We rely heavily on public support and contribution to continue our mission of ending the exploitation of all animals. We need funds to continue our rescue efforts, care for the rescued illegal wildlife at our centre, publish reports and most importantly, raise awareness through educational materials and campaigns so as to enable a better life for all.

Intended use of funds through the YFC programme

Our mission is to ensure the best welfare and conservation outcomes for all animals. This year, we finally have the opportunity to fulfill the core purpose of our wildlife rescue center: enhancing the care of rescued wild animals in our sanctuary and providing them with a home away from home.

To support this, we are raising funds to expand our 1.5-hectare wildlife sanctuary, fortifying existing enclosures and building new ones to better accommodate rescued native wildlife and victims of the illegal wildlife trade.

For non-native animals, our focus this year is on repatriating aquatic endangered turtle species, giving them the chance at a better life. This breakthrough collaboration requires a carefully coordinated plan, including medical care, specialised transportation, and seamless logistics to ensure their safe return and successful release back in the wild.

Engaging and involving the YFC participants

Your team is encouraged to come for a tour, help with clearing of our expansion on expansion ( physical work involves). If we have an event, it would be great to have the team take part too (this usuallly happen over the weekends).