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Our global investigations and stories expose our complex relationships with animals. We work with NGOs, media and advocates to initiate ethical and cultural shifts in society, and empower human capacity for compassion and change. Learn more about our mission.

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Lighting the Spark

In 2025, the We Animals leadership team came together to articulate our Theory of Change and shape a new three-year Strategic Plan.

We’re thrilled to now share this vision publicly! Read on.

Watch Our Latest Short Docs

On 10 February, we premiered our two new films, Permission to Harm (Ira Moon, 2025) and Maria and the Flock (Austin Meyer, 2025), at The Revue Cinema in Toronto.

Now, we are thrilled to share those films with you, wherever you are! Both films are now streaming on YouTube.

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Studio Gauthier: Where Gastronomy Meets Advocacy

Studio Gauthier: Where Gastronomy Meets Advocacy

In the heart of London, Chef Alexis Gauthier delivers a unique vegan fine dining experience. Opened in 2023, Studio Gauthier is a restaurant where French-inspired gastronomy meets plant-based innovation. The intimate space he’s created redefines the limits of vegan cuisine and makes a strong statement for animal advocacy.
An Animal Photojournalist’s Reflections on the Los Angeles Wildfires & the Climate Crisis

An Animal Photojournalist’s Reflections on the Los Angeles Wildfires & the Climate Crisis

Almost five years ago to the day, I stood in the charred remains of a eucalyptus plantation looking for survivors of the Australian wildfires. This sombre moment in history felt like the beginning of an unprecedented next chapter in the story of climate change. And indeed it was. Since then, fires have consumed vast stretches of the Amazon, Canada’s western provinces, and California.
Serving up Progress in Tucson: Hannah Hernandez’ Vegan Night Market

Serving up Progress in Tucson: Hannah Hernandez’ Vegan Night Market

Food conjures up a special kind of magic. It tells a story, draws us together, and sparks connections. This magic has a new home at the Tucson Arizona Vegan Night Market, where the food represents not just a meal but the coming together of a diverse community of curious foodies: vegans and non-vegans alike.
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Featured Stock Galleries

Visit our stock site to explore the latest content in our growing collection of 40,000+ high-quality visuals of animal issues around the globe.

Buffalo Racing in India

In collaboration with the Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations (FIAPO), We Animals photojournalist Manju N Gowda documented the spectacle of buffalo racing, or Kambala, a cultural event in coastal Karnataka, India. Explore these visuals.

Dairy Farming in Sweden

In 2025, Djurrättsalliansen, a Swedish animal rights organization, documented Sweden’s dairy industry with photojournalist Noah Marsten. Explore these visuals.

Factory Farming in Canada

We Animals Fellow, Ira Moon documented the experiences of human labourers and farmed animals inside Canada's factory farms. These visuals offer a holistic glance at an industry that is failing everyone. Explore visuals from Ira's Fellowship project.

The Global Egg Industry

In collaboration with The Open Wing Alliance and Reporters for Animals, We Animals has released the largest-ever investigation into industrialized egg farms. Explore visuals.

News and Updates

Introducing the We Animals Brand Evolution

Introducing the We Animals Brand Evolution

We Animals Surpasses 100,000 Visual Downloads

We Animals Surpasses 100,000 Visual Downloads

Meet The Team: Lisa Amerongen – Managing Director

Meet The Team: Lisa Amerongen – Managing Director

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