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
After their rescue and rehabilitation, 36 wild mammals and birds exploited for the pet trade return to the Guatemalan jungle
PETEN, Guatemala—Thirty-six wild animals, who were rescued from adverse situations including the illegal pet trade, returned to their natural habitat in the Peten jungle, Guatemala, thanks to the joint work of non-governmental organizations Asociacion Rescate y Conservacion de Vida Silvestre (known as
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Human-wildlife conflict resolution: HSI/Africa and other NGOs continue working to find solutions for threatened Mawana elephants
On October 24, the provincial conservation and management authority Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife issued an urgent call for non-lethal solutions for elephant conflict mitigation of roaming elephants following the recent movement of approximately 30 elephants into the Esidakaneni area, posing a potential threat
Humane Society International Mexico and IBANQROO train professionals to strengthen animal rescue and cruelty prevention in Quintana Roo
QUINTANA ROO, Mexico—Humane Society International/Mexico and IBANQROO (Institute for Animal Welfare of Quintana Roo) have collaborated to train 77 professionals—including veterinarians, biologists, authorities, and representatives of animal protection organizations—in disaster response and animal cruelty prevention in Quintana Roo. These training sessions, conducted
Humane Society International/Mexico honors animals in Dia de Muertos celebration
MEXICO CITY— Dia de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a cherished Mexican tradition that celebrates and honors the lives of loved ones who have passed. HSI/Mexico recognizes the importance of extending this tradition to include the remembrance of animals, who
To the Rescue! gala hosted by Daniel Henney supports work to end the dog and cat meat trade and protect all animals
NEW YORK CITY —The annual To the Rescue! gala supporting the work of the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, which took place on Nov. 1, at Cipriani 42nd Street, raised $2 million to benefit the organizations’ work
NBA All-Star LaMelo Ball joins the Humane Society of the United States as an ambassador for More Than a Pet
WASHINGTON—Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard and devoted owner of five dogs LaMelo Ball has joined the Humane Society of the United States as an ambassador for its More Than a Pet campaign. Approximately 20 million pets in the United States experience poverty
Humane Society International praises Brazilian lawmakers for prioritizing animal-free testing in new chemicals bill
BRASÍLIA—Brazil’s senate has approved a new chemical management bill that restricts animal testing to a “last resort” and requires development of a strategic plan to fully transition away from animal use, measures championed by Humane Society International. These measures, if endorsed by
Victory: Romania bans fur farming!
BUCHAREST/BRUSSELS—Humane Society International/Europe is celebrating a monumental victory for animal protection in Romania today, as the Romanian Parliament has voted overwhelmingly to ban chinchilla and mink fur farming, the only two fur farm industries that exist in the country. This groundbreaking decision
Bill to ban UK fur imports and sales to be introduced to Parliament
LONDON ― A bill to ban UK fur imports and sales will be introduced to Parliament tomorrow by Ruth Jones, Labour MP for Newport West and Islwyn. The Fur Free Britain campaign, led by animal protection charity Humane Society International/UK, welcomed the
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