Welfare Science

Animal Welfare Movement Global Growth

The global animal welfare movement has grown significantly in recent decades with expansion into new geographic regions, development of professional infrastructure, and growing philanthropic investment.

Key Facts

Animal welfare organisations now operate in over 100 countries globally
Philanthropic investment in animal welfare has grown significantly through effective altruism
Asia has seen particular growth in animal welfare NGOs in the past decade
Global Alliance for Animal Welfare provides coordination and capacity building
Social media has dramatically expanded the reach of welfare advocacy campaigns

Welfare Considerations

Global animal welfare movement growth is essential for addressing welfare problems in countries with the largest farm animal populations including China, India, and Brazil. Building local capacity and culturally appropriate advocacy is more effective than external advocacy alone.

What You Can Do

Support global animal welfare capacity building through organisations like HSI Global
Engage with welfare organisations in major producing countries to understand local context
Contribute to global welfare movement coordination and knowledge sharing