With Compassion & Soul

About With Compassion & Soul Palm Oil Free Certification Australia

With Compassion & Soul is an Australian organisation dedicated to raising awareness and funds to protect animals, rainforests, and all who depend on them. It supports grassroots NGOs working globally on rainforest conservation, wildlife rescue, and environmental education. Since 2001, the team has dedicated every waking minute to these efforts, including collecting over $200K worth of medical supplies distributed to organisations helping animals worldwide.

POFCAP: International Palm Oil Free Certification Trademark

The flagship project, POFCAP, launched in 2017, certifies products, companies, and processes as free from palm oil and its derivatives. Companies apply for product certification or company certification after thorough assessment. Funds generated are donated to partner NGOs saving rainforests, rehabilitating wildlife, and educating communities in Indonesia. Consumers quickly identify palm oil free options for ethical, dietary, or allergy reasons.

Mission and Vision

With Compassion & Soul’s mission, inspired by Gandhi’s words “Be the change you want to see in the world,” is to better the lives of animals and protect rainforests globally through fundraising, education, and projects since 2001.

Main Objectives

• Raise funds via POFCAP to support rainforest conservation and wildlife rehabilitation.
• Educate on palm oil’s deforestation impact on animals like critically endangered orangutans.
• Partner with NGOs in Sumatra, Borneo, Java, and Bali for environmental and animal welfare projects.

Benefiting Groups

• Critically endangered orangutans (Borneo, Sumatran, Tapanuli species) affected by deforestation.
• Rainforest wildlife and biodiversity reliant on orangutans as umbrella species.
• Local communities near rainforests through education and conflict resolution.

Types of Services or Activities

• Certify palm oil free products and companies after rigorous research.
• Distribute certification funds to partners like Orangutan Information Centre, Villa Kitty Foundation, and Orangutan Veterinary Aid.
• Support rescues, forest restoration, veterinary aid, and community workshops.
• Operate projects like COP Borneo orangutan rescue centre.