TOYP Singapore 2021

Kalaivanan S/O Balakrishnan

Merit Award · Moral & Environmental

Year

2021

Biography

Kalaivanan s/o Balakrishnan is the Co‑Chief Executive Officer of ACRES (Animal Concerns Research & Education Society), a leading wildlife rescue and advocacy charity in Singapore. Based in Singapore, he has spent more than a decade championing wildlife protection, humane education, and stronger laws against animal cruelty and illegal wildlife trade.

Achievements

Received the TOYP Singapore Merit Award in 2021 for Moral and/or Environmental Leadership.
Co‑CEO of ACRES, leading strategy, operations and advocacy for wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and public education in Singapore.
Key contributor to regional pangolin conservation efforts, including co‑authoring the Sunda Pangolin National Conservation Strategy and Action Plan.
Long‑time wildlife rescuer and investigator with ACRES, involved in frontline responses to injured or trafficked wild animals and public education on coexistence with urban wildlife.
Recognised partner and stakeholder in national discussions on wildlife policy, animal welfare standards and enforcement against illegal wildlife trade.

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