Farmed animal advocacy is the promotion of the better quality of lives of animals that are being farmed particularly in agricultural settings. It is important because farmed animals are among the most numerous and poorly treated animals globally, facing widespread abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Farmed animal advocacy seeks to improve the lives of these animals and reduce their suffering.

At Animal Empathy Philippines, we are committed to creating a more compassionate world for farmed animals. Our strategies are rooted in empathy and evidence. Here’s how we make a difference:

1. Awareness: Fostering Appreciation and Compassion for Farmed Animals

   Central to the mission of Animal Empathy Philippines is our commitment to enhance public awareness and foster a deeper appreciation for the lives of farmed animals. We emphasize the sentient nature of farmed animals, recognizing them as beings capable of experiencing a range of feelings and experiences. Thus, making their lives worthy of significant consideration.

2. Community Building: Cultivating a group of people dedicated in helping farmed animals effectively

   We believe in the power of community! Our efforts in community building focus on connecting with individuals who are passionate about farmed animal advocacy and providing them with meaningful opportunities to contribute to the cause, wherever they are in their advocacy journey.

3. Research and Programs: Informing Our Advocacy with Evidence

   To ensure that our advocacy is effective and relevant, we invest in research and program development. This involves studying the current landscape of farmed animal advocacy to identify the most impactful strategies, continuously learning from the experiences and insights of advocates in the field, and exploring the potential and advancements in alternative proteins. These guide us in refining our methods and programs, ensuring that our efforts are both backed up by evidence and responsive to the evolving needs of the movement and the farmed animals we seek to protect.

It’s a group of Filipinos with a shared goal: to discover and implement effective ways of helping farmed animals. This community serves as a dynamic and nurturing space for individuals who are passionate about farmed animal advocacy and are seeking ways to make a difference in the lives of these animals.

Animal Empathy Philippines measures its impact in its advocacy for farmed animals by monitoring the number of individuals reached through its programs, projects, and activities, the likelihood of these individuals to stay in the cause area, and the number of farmed animal advocacy initiatives that are supported. The organization also regularly evaluates its approach and adjusts its strategies based on the data and results it collects.

Individuals can get involved in farmed animal advocacy and support Animal Empathy Philippines by partnering with us, joining our community, signing up as a technical expert/consultant, ambassador, or volunteer, doing research, or simply by sharing our content on social media. As always, anyone interested in our work can send us a message at team@animalempathy.ph.