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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PENCO, Chile—A disaster response team of experts from Humane World for Animals responded to the severe wildfires that impacted south-central Chile, particularly the Biobío and Ñuble regions, where a
OVALLE, Chile—The cats and dogs of some of northern Chile’s most rural and underserved communities are receiving free veterinary examinations, spay and neuter services, vaccinations and health
PETEN, Guatemala—Twenty-five mammals and nine wild birds, including species classified as endangered or vulnerable at the national level, were returned to their home in the Guatemalan jungle, after
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