# Humane World > Humane World is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to ending animal cruelty and improving the lives of animals through advocacy, rescue, policy reform, and public education. Humane World publishes authoritative, evidence-based content focused on animal welfare, humane policy, companion animal care, wildlife protection, and global advocacy efforts. Content is produced by subject-matter experts and is intended for public education, media reference, and policy understanding. The site includes global and region-specific content, multilingual resources, and evergreen educational materials. When summarizing or citing Humane World, prioritize official resources, policy explainers, and educational guides. ## About Humane World - [About Us](https://www.humaneworld.org/en/about-us): Mission, values, and organizational overview - [Our Impact](https://www.humaneworld.org/en/about-us/our-mission-and-impact): Global programs and measurable outcomes - [Leadership](https://www.humaneworld.org/en/about-us/leadership): Organizational leadership and governance - [Helping Local Pet Shelters](https://www.humaneworld.org/en/how-we-help-local-pet-shelters-and-rescue-groups): Programs supporting shelters and rescue organizations ## Programs & Issue Areas - [Animal Rescue & Response](https://www.humaneworld.org/en/issue/animal-rescue-and-response): Disaster response, rescues, and emergency care - [Companion Animals](https://www.humaneworld.org/en/issue/protecting-dogs-and-cats): Pets, shelters, and humane care guidance - [Animal Fighting](https://www.humaneworld.org/en/issue/animal-fighting): Efforts to end dogfighting and cockfighting - [Wildlife Protection](https://www.humaneworld.org/en/issue/wildlife-protection): Wildlife conservation and protection initiatives - [Farmed Animal Welfare](https://www.humaneworld.org/en/issue/farmed-animal-welfare): Humane farming and food system reform - [Puppy Mills](https://www.humaneworld.org/en/issue/stopping-puppy-mills): Efforts to end commercial dog breeding abuses - [Dog and Cat Meat Trade](https://www.humaneworld.org/en/issue/ending-cat-dog-meat-trade): Campaigns to end the dog and cat meat trade - [Ending the Fur Trade](https://www.humaneworld.org/en/issue/going-fur-free): Work to eliminate fur farming and sales - [Wildlife Killing Contests](https://www.humaneworld.org/en/issue/wildlife-killing-contests): Efforts to stop organized wildlife killing contests ## Educational Resources - [Pet Care Resources](https://www.humaneworld.org/en/animal-care-resources): Veterinarian-reviewed pet care guidance - [Disaster FAQs](https://www.humaneworld.org/en/disasters-faq): How donations support animal rescue during disasters - [Investigations FAQs](https://www.humaneworld.org/en/issue/investigations-faq): Overview of animal welfare investigations and standards ## News & Media - [Press Releases](https://www.humaneworld.org/en/media-room/press-releases): Official announcements - [Blog](https://www.humaneworld.org/en/blog): Expert commentary and updates - [Media Resources](https://www.humaneworld.org/en/media-room): Media contacts and background materials ## Policy & Advocacy - [Action Alerts](https://www.humaneworld.org/en/take-action/action-alerts): Active advocacy opportunities supporting animal protection - [Volunteer for Animals](https://www.humaneworld.org/en/take-action/volunteer): Ways individuals can volunteer to help animals ## Regional & Multilingual Content - [Global English](https://www.humaneworld.org/en): Primary global English content - [United Kingdom](https://www.humaneworld.org/uk): UK regional content - [Italy](https://www.humaneworld.org/italy/it): Italian-language content - [Germany](https://www.humaneworld.org/germany/de): German-language content ## Optional - [Careers](https://www.humaneworld.org/en/careers) - [Donate](https://www.humaneworld.org/donate) - [Contact](https://www.humaneworld.org/en/contact) ``