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Animal Welfare

Animal testing, factory farms, poaching. These are just a few of the ways in which animals, big and small, are affected by inhumane practices around the globe. Donors can make a meaningful impact on animal welfare through supporting sustainable, community-based efforts to protect wildlife, lifting up local economies that take animal welfare measures, and advancing policies that protect animals from abuse in laboratories, farms, and homes. Bookmark this page; it serves as your launchpad to learn, connect, and take action to make a lasting impact on animal welfare.

What to Know

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Our Own Health Depends on the Health of Animals and the Environment

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Directing Your Giving to Impact the Most Animals

Countless species of animals are in need of our help. From unwanted cats and dogs to endangered rhinos and elephants, the range of animal suffering in our world is widespread and daunting. If our goal is to have the most impact with our philanthropy, we need to direct our giving to an area where it

Funding the SDGs: Promoting Human and Animal Welfare Together

The International Fund for Animal Welfare explains how to align work around the Sustainable Development Goals to benefit humans and animals together. Could these strategies guide your efforts? Which of these best aligns with your mission and values? Learn about the SDGs and grantmaking. Anima

How Can Wildlife Conservation Support Human Development?

Conservation and human development are often presented as two separate issues with little overlap: one promotes the wellbeing of our planet and other species, while the other cares for people. But a new UN assessment is warning that a million plant and animal species are at risk of extinction with