Edwin Wiek

Founder & Director, Wildlife Friends Foundation Of Thailand

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Founder and director of Wildlife Friends Foundation of Thailand (WFFT), one of the largest animal welfare organisations in South East Asia, Edwin Wiek has made it his life’s mission to be a voice for the voiceless. Originally from Holland, the Dutchman relocated to Thailand in 1989 to help build a fashion accessories company where, two years later, he would find himself in a life-changing incident that convinced him to sell his company and pursue a cause passionate to him: animals. With humble beginnings, Edwin began caring for stray animals while residing in temples with two of his friends. Twenty-one years later, the foundation has grown considerably, boasting 124 employees, dozens of volunteers, and offices in Thailand and Laos. WFFT facilitates several different projects including animal rescue, rehabilitation, and veterinary care to both wild and domestic animals. Wiek’s goal is to provide these services for as long as possible as he believes giving back to society is what keeps it moving forward.

Founder and director of Wildlife Friends Foundation of Thailand (WFFT), one of the largest animal welfare organisations in South East Asia, Edwin Wiek has made it his life’s mission to be a voice for the voiceless. Originally from Holland, the Dutchman relocated to Thailand in 1989 to help build a fashion accessories company where, two years later, he would find himself in a life-changing incident that convinced him to sell his company and pursue a cause passionate to him: animals. With humble beginnings, Edwin began caring for stray animals while residing in temples with two of his friends. Twenty-one years later, the foundation has grown considerably, boasting 124 employees, dozens of volunteers, and offices in Thailand and Laos. WFFT facilitates several different projects including animal rescue, rehabilitation, and veterinary care to both wild and domestic animals. Wiek’s goal is to provide these services for as long as possible as he believes giving back to society is what keeps it moving forward.