Our Impact
With our dedicated allies, we’re ending the use of animals in research, improving the lives of dogs and cats, protecting wild animals from trafficking and trade, promoting plant-based eating and more.
plant-based meals are served in Brazilian public schools each year thanks to partnerships with our culinary teams
countries have banned cosmetics animal testing—including Brazil, Chile and Mexico
companies have committed to using cage-free eggs
What we are working on
Throughout Central and South America, Humane World for Animals works to end animal cruelty.
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Highlights from our work
In partnership with the Centro de Ciencias Agropecuarias at the Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes, we recently completed a pioneering spay/neuter training program for 14 government veterinarians.
Thanks in part to our efforts, Brazil introduced a human cell-based test that will spare animals from unnecessary suffering.
In Costa Rica, we trained authorities to help combat cruel, illegal animal fighting.
Latest News
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COQUIMBO AND METROPOLITAN REGIONS, Chile—Humane World for Animals (formerly called Humane Society International) continues to deliver life-saving veterinary services through its mobile clinic program
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica—Two Costa Rican agencies, the National Animal Health Service (SENASA) and the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ), received an equipment donation that will aid proper and safe
PETEN, Guatemala—Fourteen mammals and birds, including species classified as domestically endangered or vulnerable, have been released back into the wild of the Guatemalan rainforest after being
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