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Hosted in Hanoi on October 9-11, 2024, this year’s AFAD event was, once again, a huge success. This second in-person AFAD event, co-hosted by Animal & Vegan Advocacy (AVA) International and Asia for Animals Coalition (AfA), saw over 400 advocates of over 160 organizations from 47 countries gathered in the vibrant capital of Viet Nam, Hanoi. Key Takeaways Over 80% of the world's farmed animals are in Asia and the continent is also the world's most populous region, driving a hi

As the mpox outbreak continues, it’s vital to clear up misconceptions about the virus and promote healthy human-primate relationships.

Social media creators are putting animals at risk in fake rescue content

October 8, 2024 is the social media storm that is Giving Day for Apes! For the last 11 years, Giving Day for Apes has been a global...

The 8th IUCN Asia Regional Conservation Forum (RCF Asia 2024), held in Bangkok, Thailand from September 3-5, 2024, brought together a...

What if the key to a just and fair world lies in understanding the deep connections between animals, people, and the planet? Meet one of the Farm Animal Coaltion’s member organizations, Samayu, a dynamic movement of passionate individuals and organizations committed to transforming this vision into reality. Samayu believes true justice requires recognizing and nurturing these connections—creating a world where all beings can thrive. Curious about how they’re driving change a

Contributed by Sarah Bonser-Blake, Wild Welfare (SARCC member) Whenever I tell people about the reboot of our digital education...

Imagine a world where the welfare of even the smallest creatures can significantly impact our environment, society, and economy. This is the vision driving the Shrimp Welfare Project (SWP), an extraordinary organization dedicated to the welfare of shrimp. SWP stands out in the realm of sustainability by emphasizing the moral consideration and well-being of shrimp, advocating that their welfare is crucial for the success of businesses, the health of our society, and the sustai

Animal welfare in the Philippines has always been about companion animals. Unknown to many, farmed animals are subjected to cruel practices in industrial farms. We, the Asia for Animals - Farm Animal Coalition (FAC) and Animal Kingdom Foundation (AKF) agreed it is high time to spotlight farmed animal welfare and uplift their living conditions. On June 28, 2024, we co-organized the Farm Animal Coalition Regional Event Philippines which brought together over 50 participants fro

The AfA Sanctuaries and Rescue Centers Coalition (SARCC) maintains a finger on the pulse for new resources and activities that may help...

The Insurmountable Challenges Can Be Vincible: Solidarity Is Key! Following the success of the first AfA Connect event in March, we were...

We are thrilled to announce that Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) is our featured organization of the month. The Farm Animal Coalition (FAC) is honored to count CIWF as one of our esteemed member organizations. We work closely with Jeff Zhou, the China Chief Representative at CIWF, who also serves as the leader of our FAC Alternative Protein subgroup. His expertise and dedication are invaluable to our shared goals. Read on to learn more about CIWF's impactful work and how t

This guest blog is contributed by SARCC member - World Parrot Trust, to celebrate World Parrot Day and the people working to save parrots...

We are delighted to announce that Sirjana Nijjar, the esteemed Director of Programs at the Federation of Indian Animal Protection...

We are excited to feature Animal Friends Jogja (AFJ) as our organization of the month this May. AFJ's tireless dedication to animal welfare has made a significant impact in Indonesia and beyond. Their insightful presentation at the Asia Farm Animal Day 2022 session on "Compassion Fatigue in Animal Advocates" highlighted their commitment to addressing the emotional challenges faced by those in the field. Since 2020, AFJ has bolstered their advocacy efforts by supporting an imp

Report It Week 2024! Raise awareness, report animal cruelty online, and help create a safer online environment. #ReportIt2EndIt

Contributed by Brooke Aldrich, Deputy CEO of Asia for Animals Coalition and Lead Coordinator for the Macaque Coalition Over the first...

As we gear up for an exciting second edition of AfA Connect in June 2024, we thought we’d do a quick roundup of the inaugural event held...

Contributed by Dave Neale, Global Animal Sentience & Welfare Director, Animals Asia Foundation It is my understanding that a companion...

Contributed by Lin Mei-Yin, Association for Coexistence with Macaca cyclopis *warning - this article contains potentially distressing...

Contributed by Praneetha Monipi, Founder, Adhvaya: Beyond Barriers A long day of collecting data in the simmering summer heat amidst...