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The American Federation of Aviculture, a 501(c)(3) educational
organization, is supported through donations and memberships. For 32
years, the AFA has been dedicated to the promotion of aviculture and
the conservation of avian wildlife through the encouragement of
captive breeding programs, scientific research and the education of
the general public.
The mission and purpose of AFA is promote the
advancement of aviculture through educational programs that enable
better husbandry, management, and living conditions for exotic
birds; promote avian research and conservation of exotic birds; keep
our members aware of legislative issues that affect aviculture and
aviculturists and keep legislators aware of the need for fair and
equitable regulations.
It is mainly through donations that we are able to do the following:
• AFA helps educate legislators and AFA members on proposed
regulations and legislation that affects aviculture.
• AFA has created the AFA Youth Program to help educate young people
about birds and aviculture, with free badges for children who
complete the program.
• AFA supports the showing of birds through the AFA Show Award.
• AFA supports aviculturists during emergencies through the Disaster
Relief Program.
• AFA supports conservation through the AFA grant program.
• AFA conducts an annual conference with world renowned authorities
and experts in husbandry, conservation and numerous other avian
topics of interest.
• AFA publishes the premier journal of its type – the ‘Watchbird’.
• AFA is a formally recognized Non-Government Organization (NGO)
allowed to participate in the Convention on International Trade in
Endangered Species (CITES).
In addition, the revised Fundamentals of Aviculture course will be
completed soon. We have people re-launching the Exotic Bird Registry
program. The AFA legislative guide is being drafted as we speak.
There is a “Know Your Exotic Birds” Volume 1 CD available for
affiliated clubs to use at their meetings. All of these projects and
offerings are possible through the hard work of our volunteers and
also through the generous donations of people like you.
Please take
a moment and donate to help these programs continue. Every dollar
makes a difference.
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