Prince Laurent Foundation
Encyclopedia
The Prince Laurent Foundation is a Belgian
non-profit organization for the welfare of domestic and wild animal
s. It was founded in 1996, under the presidency of Prince Laurent of Belgium.
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
non-profit organization for the welfare of domestic and wild animal
Animal
Animals are a major group of multicellular, eukaryotic organisms of the kingdom Animalia or Metazoa. Their body plan eventually becomes fixed as they develop, although some undergo a process of metamorphosis later on in their life. Most animals are motile, meaning they can move spontaneously and...
s. It was founded in 1996, under the presidency of Prince Laurent of Belgium.
Activities
The activities of the foundation focus on four areas:- Veterinary dispensaries
- Belgian platform for alternative methods to animal experimentation
- Equine Research & Welfare Fund
- Scientific prizes and awards