
Amala Akkineni
FounderFounder of Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations (FIAPO) · Blue Cross of Hyderabad
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Amala Akkineni is the founder of Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations (FIAPO)[1] and Blue Cross of Hyderabad (1992)[2], Indian non-profits working on animals from New Delhi.
Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations (FIAPO)
FIAPO is a federation of more than 190 member animal-protection organisations across India, coordinating campaigns against animal cruelty, pursuing legal action for animal rights, building member capacity and promoting farmed-animal welfare and plant-based advocacy.
Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations (FIAPO) reports the following, on its own site:
- FIAPO is a federation of more than 200 animal protection organisations across India
Blue Cross of Hyderabad
A non-profit registered society founded in 1992 by Amala Akkineni, Nagarjuna Akkineni and animal-friendly citizens, recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India. Its work centres on the Animal Birth Control and Anti-Rabies Vaccination programme for stray dogs, an animal welfare training centre, community-sponsored clinics and monthly adoption events from its Jubilee Hills shelter.
Blue Cross of Hyderabad reports the following, on its own site:
- Animals helped: 603,098 (1992-2026)
- ABC/ARV: 173,834 (1992-2026)
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