BAT aims to provide young people with the opportunity to volunteer in a research-based project located in the Philippines; which makes an important impact towards bat conservation. Including the chance to work with local communities, sharing knowledge and providing opportunities.

Working under the umbrella and with aid of the AWF, this project has been established by Joe Fox; A young and dedicated Zoology student who has volunteered and acted as a head coordinator for AWF for the past year. With a passion and admiration for bats, he is committing the rest of his life to their preservation. He started by volunteering for a South Lancashire Bat Group, where he first experienced bats in the wild. His passion then grew as he learnt just how important these intriguing animals are.