WHO
We ARE.
Welcome to our domestic website!
We just celebrate #JAAN15YearsAnniversary, a 15 years of dedication (2008 - 2023).
Jakarta Animal Aid Network otherwise known as JAAN was established in February 2008 by Femke den Haas, Karin Franken & Natalie Stewart as a central place people could contact/report cases of animal abuse or find out information about animal welfare in Indonesia.
We operate solely on donations from individuals & do not receive any financial support from the government.
Jakarta Animal Aid Network is divided into 2
divisions - domestic and wildlife & marine.
Domestic includes all programs/campaigns regarding domestic animals such as dogs, cats, horses and sometimes even farm animals.
Since 2020, JAAN Domestic division is registered under foundation Yayasan JAAN Kesejahteraan Hewan.
WHAT WE STAND FOR.
We are a grass roots, non profit, non government organization that strives to reduce the suffering of many animals throughout Indonesia, both domestic & wildlife as unfortunately, thousands of animals in Indonesia live sad lives & we believe no animal deserves cruelty.
We run a large a large number of programs & campaigns focusing on rescue, rehabilitation & raising awareness about animal suffering to promote compassionate treatment for all of Indonesia’s beautiful animals.
chief
executive
officer.
KARIN FRANKEN
Co-founder Jakarta Animal Aid Network
CEO JAAN Domestic Indonesia Foundation
(January 2008 - Present)
One of the founders of Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN). Karin, who was born and raised in the Netherlands, grew up in an animal-loving family.
After moving to Indonesia, she frequently fed street animals and cared for stray cats. Realizing the differences in animal treatment between Indonesia and the West, she joined as a volunteer animal rescuer and founded JAAN in 2008. JAAN conducts education programs, anti-dog meat campaigns, and efforts to stop the use of performing monkeys.
Currently, Karin focuses on improving the treatment of working horses in Jakarta. She is optimistic that more Indonesians are becoming concerned about animal welfare.
meet the team
Dr. Mariana Ferdinandez, M.Si
Executive Director of JAAN Domestic Indonesia Foundation
President & Co-Founder of Indonesian Shelter Veterinarian Association
Shelter Veterinarian & Animal Welfare
A veterinarian with proven experience working in non-profit animal welfare organizations. Skilled and passionate in Shelter Medicine education, actively advocating for animal shelter welfare in Indonesia, wildlife care, cat sterilization, and overall animal welfare.
A professional with strong social service skills in animal shelter management, animal welfare, and rehabilitation of long-tailed macaques previously used in monkey performances. Earned a Master of Science (M.Sc) degree focusing on animal welfare and behavior in Primatology from IPB University. Holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia.
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