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Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE)
@animalcharityev.bsky.social
Dedicated to finding and promoting the most effective ways to help animals. 🐮🐥🐷
If you missed the news last week, we announced our 2025 Charity Recommendations, highlighting groups making significant progress for animals around the world. And right now, all donations through our Recommended Charity Fund will be MATCHED! Make your impact go further at https://bit.ly/ACE-RCF 🐮
November 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Introducing Shrimp Welfare Project (SWP) - one of ACE'S Recommended Charities for 2025.

SWP is the first organization dedicated exclusively to improving the welfare of farmed shrimps.

Find out more about their work here: https://bit.ly/2025-rec-SWP
November 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"I couldn’t ignore the pain animals endure every day… But I also felt lost....”

Through ACE’s Recommended Charity Fund, Benjamin discovered how to turn compassion into meaningful impact.

Maximize your impact today — with every donation MATCHED 1:1. https://bit.ly/ACE-RCF

#animaladvocacy
November 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM
🎁 This holiday season, make your gift go further. We are proud to be recognised by The Independent in their “Make this Christmas merry with seasonal gifts & experiences” feature. Help more animals this #givingseason at https://bit.ly/rcf-match-2025 🐥#effectivegiving #animalwelfare #animaladvcoacy
Make this Christmas merry with seasonal gifts and experiences
Explore thoughtful presents, activities and small luxuries that capture the spirit of the season
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November 13, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Announcing the launch of our Recommended Charity Fund Matching Challenge! 🎉

When you give through our Recommended Charity Fund, you support the animal charities backed by evidence to protect animals and end their suffering. And right now, your donation will be MATCHED! bit.ly/ACE-RCF
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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🎉Congratulations to three of our members, @observatorioba.bsky.social, Aquatic Life Institute and Shrimp Welfare Project, on being recognised by @animalcharityev.bsky.social for doing some of the most meaningful work to reduce the suffering of farmed and wild animals. 👏🐟🦐🐔
They’re here! 🎉 After months of rigorous evaluations, our 2025 Charity Recommendations are out! Learn more about the organizations that can do the most good for animals with additional donations at https://bit.ly/2025-charity-recs 🙌🐥 Together, we’re helping people help more animals. 💙
November 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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We are so excited to announce that The Humane League has been named a Recommended Charity by @animalcharityev.bsky.social for the 12th year in a row! This wouldn't be possible without our community of dedicated changemakers (that's you!) who have stood alongside us in our mission. #ForTheAnimals 🐔
November 5, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Today's Charity Spotlight shines on The Humane League (THL), one of ACE’s 2025 Recommended Charities.

THL drives corporate and legislative change for farmed animals worldwide.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/2025-rec-THL

Together, we can help people help more animals. 💙
The Humane League Review - 2025 Recommended Charity
Read our 2025 review of The Humane League. Support ACE's Recommended Charity Fund to help the greatest number of animals!
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November 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Meet another one of ACE’s 2025 Recommended Charities — @Sociedade Vegetariana Brasileira - SVB

Find out more about their work, achievements, and why ACE recommends them here: https://bit.ly/2025-rec-SVB

Together, we can help people help more animals. 💙

#animalwelfare #animaladvocacy
Sociedade Vegetariana Brasileira Review - Recommended Charity
Read our 2025 review of Sociedade Vegetariana Brasileira. Support ACE's Recommended Charity Fund to help the greatest number of animals!
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November 7, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Meet one of ACE’s 2025 Recommended Charities — Animal Welfare Observatory (AWO)

AWO are driving change for farmed animals across Europe by improving welfare standards and pushing for stronger animal protection laws.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/2025-rec-AWO
Animal Welfare Observatory Review - 2025 Recommended Charity
Read our 2025 review of Animal Welfare Observatory. Support ACE's Recommended Charity Fund to help the greatest number of animals!
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November 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Missed our 2025 Recommended Charities?

These orgs work in ways most likely to produce the greatest gains for animals — discover who made this year’s list!

Meet them all here: https://bit.ly/2025-charity-recs 🙌

#animalwelfare #animaladvocacy #effectivealtruism #effectivegiving #nonprofit
Announcing our 2025 Charity Recommendations
Discover our 2025 charity recommendations — top animal welfare charities, impact analysis, and giving insights today!
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November 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
They’re here! 🎉 After months of rigorous evaluations, our 2025 Charity Recommendations are out! Learn more about the organizations that can do the most good for animals with additional donations at https://bit.ly/2025-charity-recs 🙌🐥 Together, we’re helping people help more animals. 💙
November 4, 2025 at 6:53 PM
🌟TOMORROW 🌟we will be releasing our 2025 Charity Recommendations! Our researchers have spent months carefully evaluating animal advocacy organizations to find those most likely to make the biggest difference for animals with additional donations. Stay tuned to find out who they are! 🙏🐥
November 3, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Our latest #BetterForAnimals post dives into the evidence behind veg*n pledges. 🌱

We explored, what a veg*n pledge involves, conditions where they perform, and their limitations. Read the full breakdown at https://bit.ly/BFA-pledges 🔍

#AnimalAdvocacy #PlantBased #VeganPledge
Better for Animals: The Evidence Behind Veg*n Pledges - Animal Charity Evaluators
This spotlight reviews veg*n pledges, finding that evidence for sustained diet change is limited. The intervention may be particularly effective for individuals already motivated to change.
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October 31, 2025 at 5:16 PM
🌟ONE WEEK until we release our 2025 Charity Recommendations!🌟

After months of evaluating #animaladvocacy organizations, we've identified those that can likely achieve the most significant impact for animals with additional donations. 🐔

#animalwelfare #charityevaluator #charityrecommendations
October 28, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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.
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October 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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.
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October 13, 2025 at 6:31 PM
#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
DAF Day
A new kind of giving day that reframes how donor advised funds (DAFs) are used -- and who uses them.
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October 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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
DAF Day
A new kind of giving day that reframes how donor advised funds (DAFs) are used -- and who uses them.
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October 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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.
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October 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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.
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October 2, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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.
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September 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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.
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September 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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.
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September 24, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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?
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September 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM