A Leading Farmed Animal Welfare Network in Southeast Asia
Connecting organisations, knowledge, and local initiatives to improve farmed animal welfare across Southeast Asia
Developing stronger regional initiatives for farmed animals
The Farmed Animal Network Southeast Asia (FANSEA) was established through World Animal Protection's Investing in Others programme. This regranting initiative is supported by Coefficient Giving, formerly Open Philanthropy, and the Netherlands Postcode Lottery.
Since 2021, Investing in Others has helped local civil society organisations across Southeast Asia strengthen their work for farmed animals through funding and technical support. FANSEA builds on this work by bringing organisations together to share knowledge, coordinate efforts, and develop practical approaches suited to their local farming systems, policies, and communities.
Our vision
By 2050, we aim to end the cruel treatment of farmed animals in Southeast Asia by improving animal welfare practices and creating a sustainable food system that is mutually beneficial for animals, people, and the planet.
No organisation can
reshape a food system alone
Across Southeast Asia, growing demand for food is driving rapid changes in farming and production. But animal welfare is often left out of the decisions shaping how those systems develop.
FANSEA helps local organisations respond by giving them a space to share knowledge, strengthen advocacy, and work together on practical solutions for farmed animals. By combining local experience across the region, members can tackle challenges that would be much harder to address alone.
What we do
Policy change
Working with governments and standards bodies to embed welfare requirements into national frameworks
Corporate engagement
Helping food businesses adopt higher-welfare sourcing and production commitments
Technical support
Building the on-the-ground capacity of local farms and organisations through applied research, knowledge sharing, and assistance to improve farming practices
Public mobilisation
Building awareness and demand for higher-welfare food systems
Where we work
Current Investing in Others grantee partners are based in Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, working on farmed animal welfare in ways shaped by each country's own farming systems, policy environment, and food culture.
Bring your work into a stronger regional network
Membership is open to organisations working on farmed animal welfare in Southeast Asia whose focus aligns with FANSEA's mission.
Tell us about your work
Complete a short application form explaining your focus, location, experience, and interest in FANSEA.
Membership review
The World Animal Protection team reviews the application for alignment with the network's focus.
Join the network
Approved members receive access to the member directory, knowledge library, events, discussions, and collaboration spaces.
Better outcomes for farmed animals begin with working together
Connect with local organisations, share knowledge, and help strengthen regional action across Southeast Asia.
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