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Our work in Africa

Humane World for Animals tackles the root causes of animal cruelty and suffering to create permanent change. We make change at scale, advocating for policy change at all levels of government and working with companies so that they can be kinder to animals their businesses impact. We work in partnership with communities, bringing diverse expertise to the most complex issues, and doing it all with a compassionate and welcoming approach.  

Our impact

We envision a world without animal cruelty, where humans and animals coexist peacefully. In Africa, we work to promote non-lethal solutions to human-wildlife conflicts, improve the lives of animals raised for food, end the illegal wildlife and captive big cat trade, advocate for a more plant-forward food system, increase access to spay/neuter services and primary veterinary care for companion animals, ending cosmetics animal testing and helping animals in disaster situations.  

70%
female breeding-age elephants

outside Kruger National Park have received an immunocontraceptive vaccine

60+
chimpanzees retired from research

have a permanent home at our sanctuary in Liberia

1,300+
dogs and cats

in South Africa have been sterilized through our Healthy Pets, Healthier Communities initiative

Where we work

Humane World for Animals is a leading force for animal protection across the continent. In South Africa, we have active campaigns to improve conditions for farmed animals, protect wildlife, reduce the use of animals in testing and better protect companion animals. In Liberia, our Second Chance Chimpanzee Refuge provides lifetime care to more than 60 chimpanzees who were used in invasive research for decades. 

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Daniel Henney at a dog meat farm in South Korea

Jean Chung

Ending the dog and cat meat trade South Korea
‘Wheel of Time’ actor Daniel Henney joins Humane World for Animals to rescue 67 dogs from a dog meat farm in South Korea

SEOUL—Ahead of South Korea’s dog meat ban coming into force in February 2027, Korean American actor Daniel Henney has helped charity Humane World for Animals rescue 67 dogs who were trapped on a dog meat farm in South Korea. As the country’s

Reward offered in Knox County, TN for information on dog

Humane World for Animals

United States
Reward offered in Knox County, TN for information on dog left in parking lot with grocery bag tied around her head

Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the abandonment of two dogs

Wolves

Raimund Linke/Getty Images

Wildlife protection Europe
Wolves betrayed: European Parliament places politics over science

BRUSSELS—Today, in a decision that undermines the credibility of EU nature laws and threatens the recovery of wolves across Europe, the European Parliament voted to back the European Commission’s proposal to weaken the protection of wolves, meaning that wolf hunting will now

Pigs

Budimir Jevtic/Alamy Stock Photo

Farmed animal welfare Brazil
Global experts come together in webinar series to advance sow welfare in Brazil

SÃO PAULO—In April, Humane World for Animals Brazil, formerly called Humane Society International Brazil, hosted a three-part webinar series to advance sow welfare in Brazil. The series brought together animal welfare experts, veterinarians, academics, and industry professionals to share strategies for improving

Dog caught up in dogfighting

Haily House

Italy Europe
Whistleblowers play a key role in protecting animals from cruelty

ROME—Alerting authorities anonymously plays a critical role in exposing and preventing crimes against animals and the environment. This was the key message that emerged during the event “Whistleblowing and Animal Protection”, held on May 6 in Rome at the offices of the

Hens in Thailand

Humane World for Animals

Farmed animal welfare Asia
Sa-Nguan Farm launches Thailand’s first cage-free pasteurized eggs

BANGKOK—Humane World for Animals, formerly called Humane Society International, commends Sa-Nguan Farm, an egg producer based in Saraburi province, for becoming the first company in Thailand to produce liquid eggs from cage-free hens. This achievement comes amid growing demand for cage-free eggs

Hurricane response

Meredith Lee

United States
Hurricane Katrina’s 20-year anniversary: Disaster response and preparedness saves lives

WASHINGTON—Since deploying to help animals in response to Hurricane Katrina 20 years ago, Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, has committed to expanding response to animal-related needs in disasters. The organization—which has assisted tens of

Helping a community dog

Alejandra Rodriguez

Dog and cat welfare Mexico
Mexico City recognizes community animals and their caregivers in landmark law reform

MEXICO CITY—In a major development for animal welfare, Mexico City has revised its Animal Welfare law to officially recognize community animals—dogs and cats who live in public or communal spaces and are cared for by residents. This significant reform provides legal status

Beagle being experimented on in research lab

Humane World for Animals

Our undercover investigator worked on studies with more than 6,000 animals—including 250 dogs, 500 primates, 62 “minipigs” and more than 5,100 mice and rats—at Inotiv, a contract testing laboratory in Indiana.
Animal testing United States
Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund support NIH’s new commitment to reduce animal use in research
WASHINGTON (April 29, 2025) — The National Institutes of Health’s announcement that it will prioritize human-based research technologies to reduce use of animals in NIH-funded research is applauded by Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund. Embedded within this announcement

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