Who are we?

Te Protejo is an organization that works to advance animal-free research and promote the protection of the environment and animals through the development of innovative policies in Latin American industry.

Each area seeks to influence different groups within the ecosystem in order to fulfill its mission, incorporating the perspectives of all stakeholders.

  1. Awareness

  2. Certification

  3. Advocacy

  4. Research

  5. Alliances

It focuses on five priority areas:

Mission

To influence the Latin American industry ecosystem to promote the development of innovative policies that benefit animals and the environment.

Vision

Transform the industry in Latin America toward a model that does not rely on the use of animals.

Our Team

The Te Protejo team is made up of professionals and individuals committed to promoting a cruelty-free lifestyle. Drawing on their diverse areas of expertise and taking a collaborative approach, they work to advance initiatives that contribute to ending the use of animals in industry across Latin America.

Its governing body consists of a Board of Directors elected by its members every three years. The Board of Directors leads the management team, which oversees the staff, interns, and trainees, as well as a team of more than 70 volunteers.

DIRECTORY

Advisory Board

Executive Team

Interns and Trainees

We are part of:

Te Protejo is a member of various organizations and collaborative initiatives at the national and international levels that work to develop standards, conduct research, and advance progress in the areas of cosmetic safety and animal protection.

These include:

  • Aquatic Animal Alliance (AAA)

  • World Animal Federation (WFA)

  • International Collaboration on Cosmetic Safety (ICCS)

  • Animal Bioethics Committee under Chilean Law No. 20,380 (CBA)

  • International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC)

Let's Work Together

Strengthening collaborative efforts to support animals and protect ecosystems. Collaboration is part of our commitment to SDG 17 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development—partnerships to achieve the goals—and one of the cornerstones of our organizational culture, where collaboration is key to making a difference for animals and driving policy changes in the ecosystems we seek to impact.

If you're interested in having Te Protejo join a coalition, please email us at info@ongteprotejo.org