Our History
From a tiny grassroots organisation in the US in 2005, to winning animal welfare commitments from the UK’s biggest companies, The Humane League UK has changed a lot over the years.
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About Us
We exist to end the abuse of animals raised for food.
We know it's a big mission. 130 billion animals are suffering right now on factory farms across the world. But we also know we can achieve huge change. We already have.
So we fight. We fight for a different future for animals. We fight with compassion, with relentless strength. We fight with everything we have. Because our broken food system simply cannot continue.
Too many animals are suffering. Animal agriculture is destroying the world we live in, polluting our rivers and decimating our environments. The world’s most vulnerable people are bearing the brunt of the consequences.
So it’s time to rise up. To disrupt and create change. To BE the change. To take a stand for those who can’t.
Our vision is that by 2050, we've stopped the worst and most widespread abuse of animals raised for food, and they’re treated with far greater compassion.
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.
Effective
We strategically focus our energy, resources and talent toward impactful actions that will reduce, and ultimately end, the abuse of animals raised for food.
Collaborative
We are a league of team players who lift each other up, share our knowledge, resources, and passion with others, and find strength in building an impactful and positive movement for all.
Relentless
We are an indomitable force—with an unwavering commitment to our mission and endless determination to succeed.
Inclusive
We welcome, respect, and empower others, appreciating the value that every individual brings to our organisation and our movement.
Innovative
We constantly seek opportunities to improve, creating forward-thinking strategies and solutions to grow as a team and a movement.
Nimble
We quickly and efficiently embrace whatever change is needed to be most effective in achieving our mission.