“Cage-free Wins in Africa 2024” by Daniel Abiliba, Aurelia Adhiambo

TL;DR: In 2024, the farmed animal advocacy movement in Africa continued to grow, securing eleven local cage-free commitments across multiple countries. Five organizations spearheaded this progress: Animal Welfare League, Southern African Faith Communities' Environment Institute, Education for Africa Animals Welfare, Vegan and Animal Rights Society, and Utunzi Animal Welfare Organisation. This marked a significant increase from previous years, with Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya witnessing multiple commitments from local hotels, bakeries, and lodges to improve animal welfare standards for the first time. Disclaimer: This post is a summary and commentary on cage-free wins in Africa in 2024. This post does not replace all the incredible work and impact groups in Africa achieved this year; read the organizations’ annual reports for more details. The information used in this post is available at chicken watch. A decade ago, the farmed animal advocacy space in Africa was practically nonexistent, with most animal groups [...] --- First published: January 8th, 2025 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/kMz9C5ExGEfqqbr3c/cage-free-wins-in-africa-2024 --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.