Shining World Compassion Award presentation.

On Sunday, June 5, 2011, Wendy Huntbatch and the World Parrot Refuge received the Shining World Compassion Award and a $20,000 donation from Supreme Master Ching Hai "in recognition of immense kindness and loving care and attention providing freedom and sanctuary to our avian friends in need, inspiring ever higher ideals of respect for all beings. With compliments and gratitude for your outstanding achievement and beautiful example of compassionate action. Thank-you World Parrot Refuge for bringing happiness and security to so many birds and for being a noble example of benevolent unconditional love."

The day was celebrated in Coombs, with the staff, volunteers and supporters of the refuge, and included a wonderful vegan lunch catered by the Paradise Vegetarian Noodle House from Burnaby, BC.

In her heartfelt acceptance speech, Wendy shared, "We are the only place in the world that does what we do....We have to work at changing people's minds about owning parrots as pets, so that we can eventually catch up with those that do live to be 75, needing a Home For Life. We do have to work at this for a very long time, but hopefully if the supply stops, we will eventually be able to say we've closed the doors, because you don't need us anymore."

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Nonprofits & Activism

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• World Parrot Refuge
• Supreme Master TV
• Shining World Award
• parrots
• Wendy Huntbatch
• awards birds peace

[MsActor2009]

Congratuations - I love parrots so much - that's why I don't keep them as a pet. Would rather visit them in a center like this!

[donnaleejonz]

Well deserved Wendy! You are a beautiful person inside and out! <3 I love hearing all the fans cheering for you in the background!  ; )