Animal Welfare League Training Series
This will be a series of commentary on skills and knowledge building undertaken by Animal Welfare League staff as part of our staff development. In this initial piece, Animal Welfare League partnered with Scarlet Spark to undertake a special curated leadership training.
VOLTA WORKSHOP RESULTS IN OVER 100,000 LAYER HENS COMMITTED TO CAGE-FREE HOUSING
The Animal Welfare League hosted its 5th edition of the Cage-Free Project Workshop in Ho, Volta region, on 30th July, 2024. This aimed to educate egg producers from the Volta and Oti regions on: cage-free systems, the five freedoms used to assess the welfare of animals, cage-free progress in Africa, Battery cages and the harmful effects on layer hens, biosecurity and antimicrobial resistance, productivity in the poultry industry, and the Animal Welfare League’s farmers’ network and cage-free directory.
SANNAK HOTEL COMMITS TO ETHICAL EGG SOURCING
Sannak Hotel, a luxury brand hotel located in the heart of Sunyani in the Bono region has committed to sourcing 100% cage-free eggs for all its activities.
Kempinski Hotels Takes Steps Towards Cage-Free Commitments: An Update from Animal Welfare League
Kempinski Hotels has recently shared progress on its Cage-Free commitments. Globally, 33% of their hotels are now wholly cage-free, with an additional 48% partially cage-free. These figures represent a significant step forward.
Louvre Hotels Responds to Animal Welfare Campaign: An Update on Progress
Louvre Hotels has shown willingness to adapt and improve its policies for better animal welfare in its supply chain. This was preceded by a campaign led by the Open Wing Alliance and Animal Welfare League as the outreach leader for African groups.
Over 750,000 hens committed to cage-free housing in Ghana through farmer commitments
The Animal Welfare League over the years has been working with egg producers and other stakeholders in the poultry industry to end the abuse of chickens in factory farms. Over 750,000 hens have been committed to cage-free lives through the National Cage-Free Farmers’ Network by the Animal Welfare League.
ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE JOINS 12TH BIENNIAL CONGRESS OF THE GHANA HOTELS ASSOCIATION
The Animal welfare League delivered a presentation on the topic: corporate cage-free commitments and the importance of adopting cage-free policy at the 12th Ghana Hotels Association Biennial Congress on April 25, 2024 in Takoradi in the Western region of Ghana.
National Cage-Free Directory: May 2024
The national cage free directory is the end-product of our strategy two [working with egg producers and stakeholders] to end the abuse of chickens in factory farming. Farmers on this list have pledged to use cage free farming systems and other higher animal welfare practices in the industry. This update contains the most recent additions to the directory.
Accra City Hotel Announces Commitment to Cage-Free Eggs Sourcing
Accra City Hotel commits to ethical egg sourcing - a policy with the potential of impacting the lives of close to 7,000 hens in their supply chain.
VICTORY PRESS RELEASE ABOUT HILTON, LOUVRE HOTELS GROUP, AND MELIÁ HOTELS INTERNATIONAL FOR TRANSPARENT PROGRESS REPORTING ON THEIR CAGE-FREE COMMITMENTS
The Animal Welfare League, a member of the Open Wing Alliance (OWA) - a global coalition working to end the abuse of chickens worldwide, participated in the 2024 Heartless Hospitality campaign to demand that Hilton, Louvre Hotels Group, and Meliá Hotels International report progress on their cage-free commitments globally and regionally for all their properties.
BONO WORKSHOP REPORT, 2024
The Animal Welfare League (AWL) organized their fourth Cage-Free project workshop for poultry farmers (egg producers) in the Bono region at the Tyco City Hotel. This workshop aimed to educate poultry farmers about cage-free systems, the need for and benefits of adopting these systems, and how the cruel battery cage system puts immense restrictions on the welfare of laying birds.
CLOSE TO 400,000 HENS COMMITTED TO CAGE FREE HOUSING IN BONO REGION OF GHANA
The Animal Welfare League (AWL) organized its fourth Cage-Free project workshop for poultry farmers on Wednesday, 13th March 2024, in the Bono region at the Tyco City Hotel.
The objective was to educate poultry farmers about cage-free systems, the need and benefits of adopting these systems, and how the cruel battery cage system puts immense restrictions on the welfare of these laying birds.
Improving Hen Welfare in Ghana
At Animal Welfare League, we firmly believe that egg producers are key players in ensuring the welfare of their hens, and every decision they make directly impacts the lives of these animals. In our 2023 workshops across three regions, we emphasized the vital role producers play in hen welfare, showing how their decisions directly impact the lives of laying hens.
Animal Welfare League Applauds Decision by African Heads of States to Ban Donkey Skin Trade
Animal Welfare League applauds the African Union Heads of State who, during their gathering in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the 37th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly, successfully placed a ban on Donkey skin trade following the proposal that was made by the Specialised Technical Committee for Agriculture, Rural Development, Water, and Environment in November 2023.
Grovenest Inn Commits to Going Cage-Free by 2025
Grovenest Inn is proud to join other industry leaders in formalizing our commitment to sourcing 100% of our eggs (including shell, liquid, and egg ingredient products) from cage-free sources throughout our operations by the end of 2025.
Koforidua Guests’ Hotel Commits to Cage-Free Eggs for a Safer, Responsible Food Supply Chain
In a monumental stride towards a more humane and responsible food and product supply chain, Koforidua Guests’ Hotel proudly announces its corporate commitment to source 100% of its eggs, including shell, liquid, and egg ingredient products, from cage-free sources. This commitment is set to be fully realized by the end of 2023.
National Cage-Free Directory: October 2023
The national cage free directory is the end-product of our strategy two [working with egg producers and stakeholders] to end the abuse of chickens in factory farming. Farmers on this list have pledged to use cage free farming systems and other higher animal welfare practices in the industry. This update contains the most recent additions to the directory.
Over 350,000 laying hens committed to cage-free housing in Ghana
Since the beginning of 2023, the Animal Welfare League has been working with egg producers and other stakeholders in the poultry industry to end the abuse of chickens in factory farms. Through our work, over 350,000 hens have been committed to cage-free lives through the National Cage-Free Farmers’ Network.
Introducing Dr. Constance Li: A New Voice for Animal Welfare League's Advisory Board
We are thrilled to announce a remarkable addition to our team at Animal Welfare League. Dr. Constance Li has joined us as a member of our esteemed advisory board. With a trailblazing career and a longstanding dedication to the welfare of animals, Dr. Li brings a wealth of experience and passion that will undoubtedly elevate our efforts to new heights.
National Cage Free Directory: July 2023
The national cage free directory is the end-product of our strategy two [working with egg producers and stakeholders] to end the abuse of chickens in factory farming. Farmers on this list have pledged to use cage free farming systems and other higher animal welfare practices in the industry.