Global Action in the Interest of Animals
Acronym: GAIA vzw/asbl
General Information
Identification Code: 504125251008-88
Website: www.gaia.be
Entity Form: NGO
Registration Category: Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar
Registration Date: 8/25/2023
Mission & Interests
Goals: Since it's creation in 1992, Global Action in the interest of Animals (GAIA vzw/asbl) is the main actor in Belgium for defence of animal rights and animal welfare (NGO).
Interests Represented: Does not represent commercial interests
Interests:
- Agriculture and rural development
- Business and industry
- Climate action
- Consumers
- Culture and media
- Environment
- Food safety
- Justice and fundamental rights
- Maritime affairs and fisheries
- Public health
- Research and innovation
- Trade
Levels of Interest:
- national
- european
- sub-national
Activities
Main EU Legislative Proposals: All EU legislation and policies on animal welfare, animal rights and animal health in Belgium and Europe.
Communication Activities: All communication related to animal welfare, animal health and animal rights.
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: Welfare and conservation of animals
Head Office
Address: Hopstraat 43 / rue du Houblon 43
Post Code: 1000
City: Brussels
Country: BELGIUM
Phone:
Indic Phone: 32
Phone Number: 22452950
EU Office
Address: Hopstraat 43 / rue du Houblon 43
Post Code: 1000
City: Brussels
Country: BELGIUM
Phone:
Indic Phone: 32
Phone Number: 22452950
Financial Data
Closed Year:
Start Date:
End Date:
Funding Sources:
- Donations
- Member's contributions
Contributions:
Total Budget: 8963738
Grants:
Current Year:
Grants:
Complementary Information: GAIA'S main source of funding is through private donations and legacies.
Membership Information
Members: 1
Members F T E: 1
Info Members: VAT nr: BE 0448.077.642 - Brussels (1000)
Structure
Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: EfA: Eurogroup for Animals
Organisation Members: GAIA is co-founder of EfA, Eurogroup for Animals, an organisation that groups 62 partner organisations that defend animal rights, animal health and animal welfare in Europe.
Current Job Opportunities
Coordinator - Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar at Global Action in the Interest of Animals
Global Action in the Interest of Animals
juniorBrussels, BelgiumFull-time-time
Posted: 11/5/2025
Associate - Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar at Global Action in the Interest of Animals
Global Action in the Interest of Animals
juniorBrussels, BelgiumFull-time-time
Posted: 10/16/2025
Junior Policy Analyst at GAIA
Global Action in the Interest of Animals
juniorBrussels, BelgiumFull-time-time
Posted: 9/23/2025