VITA Russia Animal Rights Centre

Voices for the voiceless

Never have animals suffered more than they do today: fur production, intensive farming, shooting the strays - these are just some examples of the everyday animal abuse by humanity.

VITA (Latin for "life") is a non-profit animal protection organisation aiming at the prevention of cruelty towards animals. We peaceably campaign against many forms of maltreatment of animals, including:

- INTENSIVE FARMING. VITA campaigns for better conditions for farm animals and promotes vegan/vegetarian lifestyle. VITA is a member of the WSPA - World Society for the Protection of Animals. From 2005 VITA is a member of the International Vegetarian Union - IVU. From 2008 VITA is a member of the European Vegetarian Union - EVU.
- FUR PRODUCTION. VITA campaigns against the production and wearing of fur and promotes warm alternative clothing. From 2003 VITA is a member of the Fur Free Alliance.
- TESTS ON ANIMALS. VITA strives for the use of alternatives to the atrocious and often useless tests on animals in medicine, research, the production of cosmetics, etc. Together with our colleagues from CETA, we are introducing the subject of bioethics in the educational system of Russia.
- ATROCIOUS ENTERTAINMENTS. Several attempts have been made to organize bullfights in Russia. VITA has taken an active part in the successful international campaign against these plans. We also carry action for better life conditions for the animals in the zoos and circuses, and their further abolition.
- THE STRAY PROBLEM. Millions of cats and dogs are still begging for food in the streets of Russian cities and towns. The local authorities often choose to shoot the strays, instead of resorting to sterilization projects, which prove to be cheaper and more effective. VITA supports and promotes stray sterilization programmes and provides assistance to individual animals in need. VITA shelters rescued stray cats in its no-kill mini-sanctuary.
To reach our objectives VITA only carries peaceable actions:
Together with various Moscow organisations VITA works on the government level to introduce the animal welfare laws in Russia.
We campaign against cruelties to animals by lobbying the responsible organisations, carrying peaceful actions and spreading publications.
VITA makes and takes part in the numerous television and radio programmes, writes articles, organizes special events and gives lectures on the animal protection issues.
VITA would appreciate any help to stop the cruelty towards animals

Every gift, how moderate it may be, helps us alleviate the suffering and abuse of animals

Please don't send cheques - foreign cheques are next to impossible to cash in Russia, but any other donation means is welcome

VITA's Bank Details

Intermediary: CITIBANK N.A, NEW YORK ,
SWIFT: CITIUS33XXX

Account of Beneficiary's Bank: 10961534

Bank of Beneficiary: OST-WEST HANDELSBANK AG,
FRANKFURT/MAIN
SWIFT: OWHBDEFF

Account of Beneficiary: 0104162433

Beneficiary: RUSSTROYBANK
Moscow, in Favor of the for the Protection of Animal Rights Centre (VITA)
Acct. No. 40703978400090001768

Purpose: Charitable Donation

THANK YOU!

For more information, please contact VITA at:
W: www.vita.org.ru
e-mail: Vita-russia@yandex.ru