Alexandria Beck

As the momentum for ending the use of cages for chickens continues to build, most companies that pledged to go cage-free by the end of 2021 have fulfilled those promises. For countless hens worldwide, this is a big shift toward a more compassionate future.

This year, we welcomed new member organizations, strengthened our advocacy with new trainings and funding, and won our most ambitious campaigns to date.

Marking a major milestone for the global movement to protect animals from abuse, over 100 companies have made commitments to go cage-free throughout their global supply chains. As a result, millions of hens will finally have a chance to spread their wings.

In 2020, the OWA secured global cage-free commitments from 17 companies, welcomed eight new members to its ranks, and administered over $1 million in grants.

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The Open Wing Alliance made significant progress for egg-laying hens and broiler chickens in 2019. Check out what the OWA was able to accomplish over the last year.

Organisations from 44 countries joined together in Poland to change the world for animals.

Take a look back at all of the incredible things we’ve accomplished.

Organizations from 43 different countries gathered together to change the world for chickens.