Associação Alianima
Driving corporate and policy change to improve the lives of farmed animals in Brazil.
4
reports published annually, tracking the welfare status of farmed species
24+
companies engaged to improve pig welfare standards since 2019
18+
companies engaged to transition to cage-free systems for egg-laying hens since 2019
50+
meetings held with policymakers and industrial leaders to advance animal welfare, since founding
About Associação Alianima
Associação Alianima is a Brazilian nonprofit that works to banish the worst animal agriculture practices, promote accountability among institutions and consumers, and improve the lives of egg-laying hens, farmed pigs, chickens raised for meat, and farmed fishes.
Associação Alianima at a Glance (2025)
Founded
2019
Revenue (2024)
$330 thousand
Growth
Can effectively absorb $500 thousand per year in 2025 and 2026.
Outcomes
Improves welfare for hens, pigs, chickens, and fishes in Brazil.
Scope
Helps an estimated many millions of animals per year.
Direction
Demonstrates evidence-based strategy focused on accountability and collaboration with industry.
What is the unique problem?
Brazil is home to more than two billion farmed animals, most of whom are raised and slaughtered in poor welfare conditions—and this number continues to grow. Although more companies are making commitments to improve animal welfare, follow-through remains limited, leaving millions of animals without meaningful improvements in their welfare.
How does Associação Alianima solve it?
Alianima tackles farmed animal suffering in Brazil through a mix of corporate accountability, producer engagement, policy advocacy, and public awareness. Their expert team publishes reports tracking welfare progress for pigs, chickens, and fishes, which are then used to provide technical training, advise legislators, and partner with the media to pressure companies and policymakers toward robust welfare standards.
Recent Key Achievements
Held over 50 meetings with industry leaders and other stakeholders to champion improved welfare standards.
Published 4 reports tracking the current welfare status of egg-laying hens, chickens used for meat, pigs, and fishes.
Helped secure a commitment from Master Agroindustrial for improved pig welfare standards.
Conclusion
Alianima is an effective organization advancing animal welfare accountability in Brazil through corporate monitoring, media outreach, and policy engagement. Their Watch reports and government collaborations show strong potential to improve the lives of many animals. While their work is likely considerably more cost effective than the average charity, we ultimately did not recommend them due to uncertainties about the historical impact of their corporate commitment programs relative to other charities considered for our recommendations.
