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.
outside Kruger National Park have received an immunocontraceptive vaccine
have a permanent home at our sanctuary in Liberia
in South Africa have been sterilized through our Healthy Pets, Healthier Communities initiative
Latest News
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Animal charity Humane Society International to become “Humane World for Animals” to better encompass mission
BRUSSELS (14 th February 2025) ― Animal charity Humane Society International today announced it will change its name to Humane World for Animals to establish clarity in its mission to create lasting change for animals across the European Union and around the
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Animal charity Humane Society International Canada to become "Humane World for Animals” to better encompass mission and global presence
MONTREAL (Feb. 14, 2025)—Animal charity Humane Society International Canada today announced its rebrand to Humane World for Animals to establish clarity in its mission to create lasting change for animals in Canada and around the world. The change takes effect today and
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Animal charity Humane Society International Australia becomes ‘Humane World for Animals’ to better encompass mission and global presence
SYDNEY (Feb. 14, 2025)—Animal charity Humane Society International (HSI) Australia today announced its rebrand to Humane World for Animals to establish clarity in its mission to create lasting change for animals in Australia and around the world. The change takes effect today
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Animal charity Humane Society International Brazil to become "Humane World for Animals” to better encompass mission
BRASILIA (14 Feb. 2025)―Animal charity Humane Society International Brazil today announced its rebrand to Humane World for Animals to establish clarity in its mission to create lasting change for animals in Brazil and around the world. The change takes effect today and
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Humane Society to become "Humane World for Animals” to better reflect the organization’s mission and presence 70 years after founding
WASHINGTON—The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International announced today that they will change their name to Humane World for Animals to clarify their longstanding shared mission to create lasting change for animals everywhere. The change takes effect today
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More than 400 roosters and hens removed from alleged cockfighting operation in Sumner County, Kansas
SUMNER COUNTY, Kan. (Feb. 14, 2025)— On Tuesday, Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, assisted the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office with the seizure of more than 400 roosters and hens from an alleged cockfighting operation
As hundreds of suffering animals are rescued from a Midwest fur factory farm, Massachusetts legislators seek to end Bay State’s support for fur farming with humane bills
With a dramatic rescue operation at an Ohio fur factory farm in the news, State Sen. Cindy Creem and State Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis have introduced legislation to end the sale of new products from animals confined in fur factory farms. The
Legal Agreement Spurs Deadline for U.S. Finding on Hippo Protections
WASHINGTON—A federal court approved an agreement today that requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to determine by July 27, 2028, whether the common hippopotamus should be protected under the Endangered Species Act. The agreement was reached after Humane Society International, the
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Over 40 Members of Parliament and peers urge UK Government action on fur
LONDON—A cross-party group of 43 MPs and Peers has written to Environment Secretary, Steve Reed, highlighting new evidence that underscores the significant public health risk posed by fur farms, and stating their support for Ruth Jones MP’s bill to ban fur imports
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