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Mission Statement |
Overwhelmed by their magnificence and fearing for their survival, Pandas International was formed to aid in saving the Giant Panda from almost certain extinction. Pandas International is devoted solely to saving the panda through research and preservation efforts. The mission of Pandas International is unique as it is exclusively devoted to the Giant Panda, unlike other organizations, which serve many animals. Pandas International supports panda nature reserves in their native China through medical research, breeding programs, veterinary care, medicine and medical equipment. Pandas International also focuses on habitat preservation and education programs to increase public awareness of the panda as a highly endangered species. Their survival is in extreme peril. Saving this species
is truly a race against time. Pandas International is a non-profit organization
formed to ensure the preservation and propagation of the Giant Panda.
The mission of Pandas International is to raise and provide monies
for research, breeding programs, veterinary care and medicines,
exchange programs with zoological foundations around the world,
habitat preservation and enhancement and education programs to increase
public awareness of the Panda as a highly endangered species, in
order to prevent the extinction and ensure the continuing existence
of the Giant Panda.
Pandas International strives to achieve its mission
statement on a continuous basis. Annually the Board Members review
the accomplishments of the past year, assess the results of those
accomplishments, and determine their level of effectiveness in accomplishing
our mission.
The Board also sets defined, measurable goals and objectives for the next calendar year in conjunction with the approval of the annual budget. The annual evaluation shall also identify and address deficiencies, successes, and impacts in all aspects of the foundation's program, including but not limited to finances, marketing, and the species' and their caretakers' needs. Since part of our program is implemented at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Sichuan Province, China, one of the foundation's goals is to do on- site inspections yearly. All Board members are volunteers who donate their time, expertise, and travel while serving Pandas International and when visiting panda reserve locations. Board members incur no expense to Pandas International on their annual site inspection visits.
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