Protecting animals in the most neglected parts of the world

How they help animals

Sinergia Animal is fighting factory farming in the regions where the practice has seen the most growth but also gets the least attention, particularly South America and South East Asia.

While most animal welfare resources serve North America and Europe, Sinergia Animal is focused on reducing animal suffering in areas with expanding meat consumption and few animal protections:

Sinergia conducts powerful undercover investigations that expose animal mistreatment, generating media coverage that companies can't ignore.

Partnering with schools, universities, and institutions Sinergia improves access to regular plant-based options.

Cleverly pressuring companies, Sinergia convinces major food entities to eliminate the worst factory farming practices from their supply chains.

Why support them

Your donation goes further where it's needed most: Three out of every five animals raised for food in the world are in Asia, Africa, and South America – where there are often few or no laws to protect them. Adding to the disparity, the vast majority of donations to help farmed animals are spent in Europe and North America, while animals in low income countries are in desperate need of saving.

Sinergia is making a real difference: Sinergia's work pressuring companies has secured commitments that will help over 26 million pigs each year. That’s millions of baby pigs spared from being cut and castrated without pain relief, while over 800,000 mother pigs will be protected from extreme confinement in “gestation crates” (stalls so small they can’t turn around. Sinergia is also helping to improve the lives of millions of chickens and is responsible for 370,000+ more plant-based meals being eaten each year.

Experts confirm they're among the best: Sinergia has been recognized by Animal Charity Evaluators as one of the most effective animal charities in the world for six consecutive years — a remarkable achievement that confirms your donation will be well-spent.

Sinergia Animal operates six strategic programs that work together to create lasting change across Latin America and Southeast Asia:
1. Egg Industry Reform Sinergia tackles one of factory farming's cruelest practices—confining egg-laying hens in battery cages. They first secure corporate commitments to eliminate these cages, then use this momentum to advocate for nationwide legislative bans. This program has already achieved significant wins across Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Uruguay, Peru, Indonesia, and Thailand. In 2023 alone, Sinergia secured 39 cage-free corporate commitments. Recently, they scored a major victory with the Zen Group, which will adopt cage-free eggs across more than 300 locations in six Asian countries. Their work impacts over 800 million egg-laying hens in the regions where they operate.
2. Pig Welfare in Brazil As the world's fourth-largest pork producer with over 40 million intensively farmed pigs, Brazil is a strategic focus for reform. Sinergia works with companies throughout the supply chain—from producers to retailers—to eliminate practices like confining mother pigs in tiny gestation crates and performing painful mutilations on piglets without anesthesia. In 2023, they secured 10 pig welfare corporate commitments, improving conditions for millions of animals. Their approach combines corporate partnerships with targeted public pressure campaigns.
3. Nourishing Tomorrow This institutional meat reduction program helps public and private organizations reduce their animal product consumption by 20-40%. By working with universities, government bodies, and even prisons, Sinergia introduces plant-based options, vegetarian menu days, and educational materials about the health and environmental benefits of plant-rich diets. They recently formed a groundbreaking partnership with Red de Bancos de Alimentos de Argentina, a network uniting 20 food banks across 15 provinces that supports over 4,500 organizations and helps more than one million people access plant-centered meals.
4. Research and Investigations Sinergia conducts powerful undercover investigations that expose the reality of factory farming practices to the public. These documentations not only create public awareness but also drive policy change. After exposing terrible welfare conditions in animal transportation in Colombia, Sinergia was invited to join a government working group to enforce legislation and address animal cruelty. Their investigations have reached millions of people across Latin America and Southeast Asia.
5. Financial Institution Reform This forward-thinking program targets the money behind factory farming. Sinergia pressures financial institutions to stop investing in companies with poor welfare standards, incentivize higher-welfare alternatives, and divest from factory farming altogether. Their initiatives include a coalition targeting development banks and a website ranking commercial banks on their animal welfare policies.
6. Public Opinion Campaigns Sinergia recognizes that lasting change requires public support. They strategically use news media, social platforms, and influencer partnerships to educate audiences about factory farming practices and create momentum for reform across all countries where they operate.
Transforming the Egg Industry
- 190 cage-free commitments secured across Latin America and Southeast Asia, improving the lives of millions of hens
- Built powerful coalitions with local organizations in countries such as Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay, Indonesia, and Thailand
Revolutionizing Pig Welfare
- Secured commitments from major food companies affecting over 26 million pigs annually.
- In Brazil, the world’s 4th largest pig farming nation, Sinergia has obtained commitments from producers to end atrocities such as gestation crates for mother pigs, piglet castration without pain relief and tooth clipping, ear notching, and tusk removal without anesthesia.
Increasing Plant-Based Options
- Their Nourishing Tomorrow program has resulted in over 370,000 plant-based meals served annually
- Partnered with schools, universities, government cafeterias, and prisons to implement regular plant-based menu days
- Reduced institutional animal product consumption by 20-40% in participating organizations
Exposing Factory Farming Realities
- Released powerful undercover investigations that have been seen 8 million times
- Provided critical footage to media outlets across Latin America and Southeast Asia
- Created public pressure that directly led to corporate welfare commitments

Hear from a donor

Romy Gelber
Bunny foster parent, FarmKind donor

“As someone who fosters rescue bunnies, I've seen firsthand how every animal is an individual who deserves care and protection. What drew me to Sinergia Animal is how they're helping animals in parts of the world with the least legal protections and welfare standards.”