In 2003 Ms.Cornella and her coworkers started the FAADA to rescue and sponsor wild and companion animals, help with adoption, and find suitable sanctuaries for the animals. After years of devoted work, the FAADA became an influential organization that seeks to eliminate the root causes of animal suffering. The FAADA’s outstanding achievements in raising awareness about and protecting numerous defenseless animals was recognized and honored by Supreme Master Ching Hai with the Shining World Compassion Award.