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Faunalytics
Faunalytics released a deep dive exploring the research on humane education — programs that teach the consequences of animal agriculture and/or respect for animals — examining how these initiatives influence dietary choices, shape attitudes toward animals, and inspire lasting compassionate action.
The organization is now accepting applications for their Community & Research Coordinator role. This mid-level role sits at the intersection of research, communications, and community engagement, building strong relationships with advocates and translating research findings into practical, accessible resources that support real-world advocacy. Applications are due March 15, 2026.
Hello Aidan! I'm not sure where you are seeing that? We say, "In one social network analysis, a spouse was 67% less likely to smoke if their spouse had quit smoking, 43% for mutual friends, 34% for coworkers in small firms, and 25% for siblings." Can you help clarify exactly where you are seeing that information? Thanks!
Answering on behalf of Faunalytics: we posted Faunalytics’ Funding Gap of $385,000 to address how we would use donations from Marginal Funding Week. Thank you for organizing this, and best wishes to everyone involved in their fundraising efforts.
Hello! If folks have U.S. or Canadian identification but live in another country that's not a problem, but otherwise we don't have the administrative/payroll systems in place to hire outside those two countries at this time. As we grow we hope to consider employees outside these countries via an employer of record, but unfortunately we're not able to yet.
Hi Jamie! Thank you for bringing this up - we do address this in the accompanying blog post to the Fundamental where we touch on what we covered and what we didn't:
"The third issue is one that we did touch on, but that goes much deeper than we have the space for: the farming of insects for food. It’s a topic that we’ve covered in some depth in the Faunalytics Library, and many people are looking towards “insect protein” as a potential “solution” to the problem of satisfying the protein needs of a growing global population. The global insect protein market in 2022 was worth over $428 million USD, and with an annual growth rate of about 27%, it’s expected to reach over $1.3 billion in the next few years. There are many obstacles standing in the way of the widespread adoption of insect proteins, especially cultural taboos in Western nations — but considering the industry already affects an estimated 1 trillion animals, even small shifts in cultural acceptance have the potential to affect trillions more."
Faunalytics Updates
New Research: Food Systems Advocacy In The Global South
Advocacy doesn’t happen in a vacuum, but many global strategies assume a “one-size-fits-all” approach. In our latest study, Faunalytics with The Good Growth Co. developed and tested a new contextual advocacy framework in India to help advocates navigate local political, cultural, and economic realities.
We found that external factors, like religious norms, livelihoods, and government priorities, influenced campaign outcomes 40% of the time. This resource provides advocates and funders with actionable recommendations for conducting “context scans” and organizational readiness checks to ensure your next campaign is built for its specific environment.
AI In Animal Advocacy
From data summarization to campaign scaling, AI is reshaping how we work. But as tech evolves, so do the risks. Faunalytics examines the "Promise, Peril, and Patience" of AI in the animal protection movement, offering a data-driven look at current trends, the influence of Effective Altruism on tech adoption, and where the movement should exercise caution.
Join The Faunalytics Board
Faunalytics is accepting applications to serve on our Board of Directors! Our volunteer board members have made a commitment to represent the work that we do while providing high-level governance and oversight to Faunalytics. We are looking for people with experience, skills, and/or resources who can contribute to our mission in unique and meaningful ways. If you care deeply about improving the lives of animals by empowering advocates with the data to help drive humane change, we hope you'll consider applying!
Analyzing Prop 12’s Impact On U.S. Trade
When the Supreme Court upheld California’s Proposition 12, the meat industry predicted a national market collapse. Two years later, the data is finally coming in. Faunalytics has analyzed the latest USDA figures to see how state-level welfare bans are actually reshaping American meat production and trade. From slaughter volumes to unnoticed export shifts, we’re digging into which industry claims held up, and which ones didn’t.