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Dedicated to finding and promoting the most effective ways to help animals. 🐮🐥🐷

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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 1h

What will it take for the EU to turn #animalwelfare commitments into concrete action?

In Part 2 of ACE’s guest blog, Thomas Hecquet shares how the movement can move forward with stronger collaboration, smarter tools, and a united strategy. https://bit.ly/eu-strategies #EUpolicy #animaladvocacy

How Animal Advocates Can Break EU Legislative Gridlock

Discover key strategies for overcoming EU legislative barriers to animal welfare reform, from political advocacy to new tools and funding.

Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 3d

In this post, we’re thrilled to announce five new #MovementGrants awarded to organizations pushing for systemic change for animals! We also highlight the incredible progress from our 2024 grantees and next steps for 2025 movement grant applications. 🙌 https://bit.ly/2025-mg-updates #animaladvocacy

Updates from the Movement Grants Program - Animal Charity Evaluators

Discover the latest Movement Grants updates in August 2025 to organizations across Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 6d

#DAFDay is a national day of community giving that reimagines how donor-advised funds are used. This year, we are asking donors to pledge to give to ACE via their DAFs to help animals everywhere. Pledge today https://bit.ly/DAF-ACE 💙 @TheGivingBlock #AnimalWelfare #AnimalAdvocacy

A new kind of giving day that reframes how donor advised funds (DAFs) are used -- and who uses them.

Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 7d

This #DAFday, consider making a pledge to support animals. When you give through ACE, you’re helping the charities that can do the most good with additional donations. Pledge your #DAF to ACE today and maximize your #impactforanimals at https://bit.ly/DAF-ACE 🐥 @TheGivingBlock #DonorAdvisedFunds

A new kind of giving day that reframes how donor advised funds (DAFs) are used -- and who uses them.

Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 13d

Excellent opportunity to get involved in increasing the effectiveness of the philanthropic sector and help direct resources where they can do the most good. Applications close Oct 5th! https://bit.ly/AIM-incubation

Charity Entrepreneurship 2026 Application

Please click the link to complete this form.

Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 14d

On World Farm Animals Day, we’re reminded of the billions of animals whose experiences often remain hidden. ACE recently spoke with Dr. Cynthia Schuck-Paim and Dr. Wladimir J. Alonso, Co-Founders of the Welfare Footprint Institute (WFI).

Read here: https://bit.ly/monthly-spotlight-WFI 📖

Monthly Spotlight: Welfare Footprint Institute - Animal Charity Evaluators

Learn about Monthly Spotlight: Welfare Footprint Institute in this insightful blog post.

Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 16d

Better for Animals is ACE’s living resource, offering evidence-based insights on 27 advocacy strategies.

September Spotlight: Corporate Welfare Outreach
How can advocates persuade food companies to commit to animal welfare?

Explore more: https://bit.ly/BFA-corporate-outreach

Better for Animals: The Evidence Behind Corporate Outreach for Welfare Improvements - Animal Charity Evaluators

Better for Animals project reviews research on animal advocacy. It highlights corporate outreach campaigns, which provide strong but context-dependent evidence of improving farmed animal welfare.

Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 21d

Despite strong public support and scientific consensus, meaningful animal welfare reform in the EU has stalled since late 2023.

In our latest guest blog, Thomas Hecquet (Animal Society) explores 5 key factors behind the delay.

📖 Read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/animal-society

Strategic Pathways for Animal Welfare Reform in the EU

The EU faces a pivotal moment as advocates push to end caged farming, aiming to set a global precedent in animal welfare.

Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 22d

Last year, ACE set out to tackle the question: which approaches to helping animals hold the most promise? We are now excited to announce the launch of "Better for Animals," a new resource synthesizing the latest evidence on animal advocacy interventions! 🙌 https://bit.ly/better-for-animals

Introducing "Better for Animals"

ACE is launching "Better for Animals," a new resource synthesizing the latest evidence on almost 30 different animal advocacy interventions.

Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · 27d

Every year, billions of shrimp suffer in factory farms. ACE Recommended Charity Shrimp Welfare Project is changing that by introducing humane stunning, improving water quality, and ending cruel practices across the industry. ACE is proud to support this Vox series. https://bit.ly/vox-shrimp-welfare

The case for caring about shrimp

Killing two people is worse than killing one. What about 440 billion crustaceans?

Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · Sep 11

AI is rapidly transforming #animaladvocacy. We must trial #AI tools and think about how best to use them to ensure we don't waste this opportunity to steer AI in a positive direction for animals. Learn more in our latest blog https://bit.ly/AI-animals 🧠

The impacts of AI on animal advocacy - Animal Charity Evaluators

Learn about The impacts of AI on animal advocacy in this insightful blog post.

Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · Sep 9

In this interview, ACE’s Executive Director Stien van der Ploeg tackles the important question: Where should you donate?

The most effective animal charities can be 100x more impactful than the average one! Learn how to make you donations go further at bit.ly/current-affa... (pg. 66) 🔗

Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · Sep 2

We recently spoke with Sandra Lopes, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Compromiso Verde—a Movement Grants recipient. Here, Sandra shares the story behind Compromiso Verde, their challenges and wins so far, and what exciting projects are coming up next.🐥https://bit.ly/compromiso-verde

Monthly Spotlight: Compromiso Verde

In this interview, Sandra shares the story behind Compromiso Verde, the challenges and wins in building a better future for animals.

Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · Aug 29

Exciting update! We awarded an incredible $1.84M to our 2024 Recommended Charities in February, which is our second-largest disbursement ever! These grants are already creating powerful change, and we’re excited to share these inspiring achievements with you. 🎉🐥 https://bit.ly/rcf-update-aug-2025

Recommended Charity Fund: August 2025 Update

Discover what our Recommended Charities accomplished for animals in the first half of 2025 with support from the Recommended Charity Fund.

Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · Aug 8

Inspiring interview and an incredible matching opportunity! FarmKind recommends charities that have been rigorously assessed by Animal Charity Evaluators to do the most good with your donations based on the best evidence available. Get your donation matched today! 🙌🐥 https://bit.ly/Dwarkesh-Patel

The surprising economics of the meat industry – Lewis Bollard

If you want to contribute to our fundraiser, you can donate at https://farmkind.giving/dwarkeshFarmKind will direct your contribution to the most effective c...

Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · Aug 1

We're thrilled to share our latest Movement Grants recipients! 🎉

We disbursed 24 grants totalling $835,478, to outstanding projects and individuals working to create meaningful change for animals across diverse regions and contexts. Meet our grantees: https://bit.ly/grantees-2025 🙌

Announcing our latest Movement Grants disbursement - Animal Charity Evaluators

Meet the recipients of our latest round of Movement Grants and learn more about their projects to improve animals' lives.

Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · Jul 25

We love to receive positive feedback from our donors! 🙌 Whether you’ve supported our mission once or many times, your generosity is making a real impact for animals.

Got something you'd like to share about your experience supporting ACE? We'd love to hear it, drop a comment below! 👇

Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · Jul 23

🇸🇪🐔 Big news from Sweden! The country has now officially banned caged hen farming, marking a major step forward for animal welfare in Europe. This move sets a powerful precedent for what’s possible when animal well-being is prioritized. https://bit.ly/cage-free-sweeden

Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · Jul 14

Last day to apply to be ACE's Communications Fellow! This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in social media, content creation, and design. View the job description and application process at https://bit.ly/comms-fellow 🐥 #animaladvocacy #charityjobs #hiring

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Legal Impact for Chickens @chickenslegal.bsky.social · Jun 30

Thank you so much to Animal Charity Evaluators for (1) recommending LIC from 2023–2025 and (2) reevaluating us now for a potential 2025–2027 recommendation, too! ❤️⚖️🐥

Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · Jun 16

We are thrilled to announce that 10 charities have been selected for this year’s charity evaluations, based on their excellent applications and the highly promising nature of their work. Check out the list and learn more about our evaluation process on our website: https://bit.ly/ce-bluesky 🌟

Announcing the Animal Charities Under Evaluation in 2025 - Animal Charity Evaluators

Learn about Announcing the Animal Charities Under Evaluation in 2025 in this insightful blog post.

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Studio Plantaardig @studioplantaardig.bsky.social · Jul 10

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🎧 Luister afl. 96 via StudioPlantaardig.nl of podcast app

#dieren #kippen #vissen #garnalen #kuiken #kuikentjes #dierenliefde #liefde #plantaardig #studioplantaardig

Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · Jul 2

ACE is looking for a creative and detail-oriented Communications Fellow to join our team!This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in digital communications. View the job description and application process at https://bit.ly/comms-fellow 🐥

Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · Jul 1

Switzerland just raised the bar for animal welfare 🇨🇭👏

From 1 July 2025, every meat, dairy, and egg product sold in Switzerland must indicate whether animals were subjected to painful procedures—such as castration or dehorning without anaesthetic. https://bit.ly/swiss-food-labelling

Switzerland introduces groundbreaking animal welfare transparency laws - greenMe

Switzerland mandates animal welfare labeling on food packaging and bans cruel fur imports from July 2025. New transparency laws cover painful practices in meat, dairy, and egg production

Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) @animalcharityev.bsky.social · Jun 25

We’re thrilled to see three ACE-supported organizations—We Animals Media, Reporters for Animals International, and The Humane League with the Open Wing Alliance—join forces for a sweeping global exposé on the hidden lives of caged hens. Learn more: bit.ly/investigatio... 🥚

A Global Investigation Exposes the Hidden Lives of Caged Hens - We Animals

Today, in collaboration with the Open Wing Alliance, a global coalition of nearly 100 organizations established by The Humane League, and Reporters for Animals International, We Animals releases the l...

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Ethical Seafood Research @ethicalseafood.bsky.social · Jun 19

We're proud to have been selected for evaluation by Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE), @animalcharityev.bsky.social! They've just announced the 10 charities selected for their 2025 evaluations and we’re delighted to be one of them.