You’re helping build a better future for animals, people and the planet

Dear Friend,

What does it take to create a better future for animals?

It starts with people like you who care about their wellbeing and want to make a difference. Together, we're working to address not only the challenges animals face, but also the systems that shape their lives.

This month, we're exploring solutions that your support is helping advance to create a better future for animals, people and the planet.

What’s on the menu for Canada’s school food future?

School menus can help reshape our entire food system. By offering more plant-based meals through Canada’s National School Food Program (NSFP), we can nourish children, support local farmers and lower demand for factory-farmed animal products. 

World Animal Protection has commissioned new research showing how increased funding and Canadian-grown plant-based foods can transform school food into a win for kids and farmed animals alike. 

Explore how nutritious, local and plant-based menu options can build a healthier and more humane food future. 

Creating a healthier food system however, doesn't begin in the cafeteria. It starts much earlier, with the way our food is produced.

The future of food starts on the farm

Farming has the power to do more than just feed us. By prioritizing animal welfare, environmental stewardship and human health, it can reduce animal suffering, protect ecosystems, support farmers and build more resilient communities.

Learn about what farming can look like when animal welfare and sustainability come first.

But farming is just one part of the picture. For animals kept in captivity, the conditions they live in can have lasting consequences for their wellbeing.

The consequences of captivity

The heartbreaking deaths of several whales and a dolphin following their transfer from Marineland are a devastating reminder of the consequences of captivity. These animals deserved better, and their loss highlights why stronger government oversight, an end to captivity for entertainment and safer alternatives for animals already in captivity are so urgently needed.

See how you’re helping to advocate for stronger protections, an end to captivity for entertainment and a safer future for whales and dolphins.

What does it take to rescue an animal?

For an animal who has spent years suffering in captivity, reaching safety can be life-changing. But behind every rescue is so much more than the moment an animal is freed. From uncovering harmful practices and changing laws to helping animals recover, there's often years of work happening behind the scenes.

Discover how your support helps make these life-changing moments possible and why protecting animals means doing more than rescuing them from harm.