Training · Key profession of ecological transition

Southeast Asia Farmed Animal Welfare Fellowship

Building a community and network of farmed animal advocates and professionals in Southeast Asia.

Southeast Asia Farmed Animal Welfare Fellowship

Are you passionate about reducing the suffering of animals farmed for food?

Are you interested in creating a more humane and sustainable food system?

We’re looking for highly motivated individuals who are interested in the issues surrounding industrial animal agriculture and who are seeking a career to be part of the solutions in Southeast Asia.

About SEAFAWF

The Southeast Asia Farmed Animal Welfare Fellowship (SEAFAWF) is designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in transforming industrial animal agriculture in Southeast Asia and creating a more compassionate and sustainable food system.

Participants will learn about the welfare issues associated with modern, intensive farming systems and the different career pathways that one can pursue to work towards higher welfare for animals farmed for food.

Fellows will get the opportunity to learn from professionals in the field of farmed animal welfare, including leaders of organisations, animal welfare experts and advocates, corporate engagement specialists and more. They will also be introduced to different interventions to address farmed animal welfare issues — including producer engagement, corporate outreach and campaign work — with the chance to participate in discussions to help identify and prioritise the strategies that would work best in their local settings.

This programme sees network-building as key to building a career in this field, and has been designed to grow a strong and coordinated network of peers, professionals and organisations in the region. SEAFAWF focuses on key countries in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore.

Why should you join this fellowship?

You’re looking to make a difference in a crucial yet overlooked issue (industrialised animal agriculture), and you’re based in Southeast Asia.
You care about the welfare of farmed animals and creating a more humane and sustainable food system.
You are seeking opportunities to put your interest into professional practice, to gain the knowledge, skills and the network that will help you achieve your long-term career goals.
You have an ambition to work in a professional capacity for an organisation focussed on improving the welfare of farmed animals and creating more humane food systems.

The 14-week programme

The Southeast Asia Farmed Animal Welfare Fellowship (SEAFAWF) is a 14-week online programme combining expert-led sessions with interactive discussions, to equip fellows with essential knowledge to take their first steps into animal advocacy as a potential career.

Each session features talks from regional or global experts, followed by Q&A discussions where fellows can engage directly with speakers. The programme also includes small group discussions to encourage collaboration and peer learning.

By the end of the fellowship, participants will have gained valuable insights, advocacy tools, and connections to drive meaningful change in the region.

Who should apply?

Are you:

Highly motivated to reduce the suffering of as many animals as possible;
Open-minded about exploring diverse approaches and interventions;
⁠Driven by evidence and focused on maximizing impact;
Passionate about building a career in farmed animal advocacy in Southeast Asia;
Based in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, or Singapore.

If so, the Fellowship could be an ideal fit for you!