The actress Brigitte Bardotin addition to being known worldwide for her representation of women in cinema, at the height of her fame, she abandoned her fame to dedicate herself entirely to the animal cause.
She died at the age of 91 this Sunday (28) and the information was released by his foundation dedicated to animal welfare. So far, information from.
A Brigitte Bardot Foundation was created in 1986in France, and was born from the actress’s personal commitment to defending animal rights, in 1973, at the height of her fame.
To facilitate the creation of the entity, the actress auctioned off jewelry, personal objects and souvenirs from her film career, converting symbols of her artistic career into .
Since then, the foundation has expanded and today maintains four large foster units, including dogs, cats, horses and farm animals.
With international operations, the foundation carries out actions in more than 70 countries, supporting projects such as elephant sanctuaries in Africa, koala protection programs in Australia and bear rescue centers in Bulgaria.
And over almost four decades, the institution has consolidated itself as one of the most influential animal protection organizations in the world, starting to pressure political authorities, contribute to the tightening of legislation, finance rescue operations and promote educational campaigns.
Currently, the organization brings together around 12 thousand animals welcomed, 300 employees, hundreds of volunteers and approximately 40 thousand donors.
