Paws and Progress: Exciting Partnership with Catmosphere Foundation

In 2021, TAFISA proudly embarked on a journey through a partnership with the Catmosphere Foundation, solidifying our commitment to global Sport for All activities and programmes. The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) laid the groundwork for a collaboration aimed at building a stronger platform for inclusive sports engagement.

At the heart of this partnership is the annual global event, Catwalk. Stretching up to 7 kilometers, Catwalk serves as a powerful beacon, raising awareness about the challenges faced by the world's 7 Big Cats and highlighting issues affecting our collective well-being. 

The TAFISA World Congress 2023 witnessed a remarkable fusion of sports and conservation as participants actively engaged in the Catwalk organised by the Catmosphere Foundation. Along the picturesque Rhine riverbank in Düsseldorf, the participants donned masks featuring their favorite big cats —  leopard, tiger, lion, puma, jaguar, cheetah and snow leopard. This symbolic gesture not only underscored the urgent need for environmental awareness but also served as a powerful reminder of the interconnectedness between our well-being and the health of our planet.

As we look ahead to 2024, Catwalk takes on a new significance. Aligned with the historic declaration by the United Nations, next year's Catwalk on February 10th marks the first-ever United Nations recognised International Day of the Arabian Leopard. It serves as both a celebration of this magnificent yet critically endangered subspecies and a rallying call to address the challenges faced by all Big Cats worldwide.

You are invited to join the Catwalk on 10 February!! Stay tuned for updates as we stride together in support of Big Cat conservation.