Our Mission
Factory farming causes more animal suffering than anything else on Earth. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Join our movement.
A Force for Change
Factory farming causes more animal suffering than anything else on Earth. We’re working to end it—and we’re winning.
What started with a bunch of scrappy activists in Philadelphia—determined to expose the cruelty of our broken food system—has grown into an unstoppable movement. Today, we’re a global force for animals, combining rigorous science, laser-like focus, and people power with the unwavering belief that animals deserve better. We’ve built a coalition that spans more than 70 countries. We’ve transformed how the world’s biggest food companies treat animals. And we’ve proven that factory farming—an industrial system that’s only existed for a century—can be dismantled.
Our mission is clear: to end the abuse of animals raised for food.
And we’re just getting started.
At The Humane League, we transform systems
We have a clear plan to dismantle factory farming—one strategic intervention at a time. Our approach combines:
- Corporate negotiation and advocacy campaigns that transform industry standards
- Policy reforms that enshrine protections into law
- Local and global movement building that amplifies our power as individual advocates
When we target a cruel practice—like confining hens in cages so small they can’t spread their wings—we deploy all these tools simultaneously to create unstoppable momentum for animals.
Our path is clear
We know where we’re going—and what it will take to get there.
Our Mission
To end the abuse of animals raised for food.
Our Vision
A world where animals are treated as living, feeling beings—free from human exploitation.
Our work is grounded in our values
They are our guiding force and inform our culture, and our approach, to ending the abuse of animals raised for food.
We put animals at the heart of everything we do
We expect to win, and we make it happen against all odds
We never stop leveling up for the animals
We radically prioritize—we know who we are, and we say no
We’re a global force for animals
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corporate animal welfare commitments earned to date
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Be Part of This Historic Change
The abuse of animals raised for food is the greatest cause of cruelty on Earth. But together, we’re proving that change is possible. Every cage broken, every victory won, brings us closer to a world where animals are treated with the compassion they deserve.
We’re living in a pivotal moment. Factory farming’s days are numbered—but only if we keep fighting together. Millions of animals are counting on us—and we’re counting on you. Join us. Your support powers this unstoppable movement for animals.
It's time to rise up. To disrupt. To inspire. To create change. To be the change. To advocate for those who can't. To end the apathy and turn to empathy. For animals who suffer abuse every day on factory farms. We persist. We win. We take a stand.
