Seeding change for higher farmed animal welfare in Southeast Asia.

Providing the knowledge, network and support for you to make an impact in creating a more humane food system.

Our approach

Welfare Matters is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of advocates building the farmed animal protection movement in Southeast Asia. Our focus is on supporting individuals who are interested in shaping a more humane and sustainable food system with their careers. Through specialised programmes, we offer the knowledge, network and support that can help you make an impact in this region.

Make a difference with your career

Southeast Asia stands among the top 5 subregions globally with the highest number of farmed animals. You can have the opportunity to use your career to shape the industrial animal agriculture landscape — by addressing the important but neglected issues and creating a more sustainable and compassionate food system.

Local relevance and contexts

We care about solutions that are culturally sensitive and locally relevant — to strive for a more humane and sustainable food system in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Singapore. We achieve this by engaging with individuals who are already based in the region and are committed to advancing farmed animal welfare, fostering a shift away from animal product consumption, and championing the development of alternative protein — growing a community of effective animal advocates.

Our programmes

Southeast Asia Farm Animal Welfare Fellowship
(SEAFAWF)

An 8-week programme for those who are interested in addressing farmed animal welfare issues and exploring related career opportunities.

Farmed Animal Welfare Incubator
(FAWI)

A 14-week programme for those who are interested in starting new organisations in the region focused on addressing farmed animal welfare issues.

  • "... I got to meet with experts and made relationships with fellows, and I got to share my direct experience about my career path which will be beneficial to others as well. I strongly recommend others to join this fellowship."

    JAN PAPHAWEE R.

  • "…I like the atmosphere where I can interact with people who care about issues in the animal agriculture industry. I now understand more about the animal farming industry and can share this knowledge with others."

    K. YOLANDA