Happy to support this fantastic initiative!

I am happy to support the fantastic work Thrive has been doing in, specially in neglected regions

Hive slack space helps me stay updated on what's happening in the movement and connect with colleagues. thank you for creating this amazing community <3

I was an early adopter of Sofia's newsletter way before Hive and am a huge fan of it. I love the content curation.

Thank you for all the amazing work Sinergia has been doing in neglected regions, like the Global South

@SofiaBalderson thank you for your support! <3

@sanyero thank you for your question!

Aquatic Life Institute (and within it, the AAA) and Fish Welfare Initiative (FWI) address aquatic animal welfare from complementary but distinct perspectives. ALI adopts a "top-down" strategy, engaging with global entities like the UN, European Commission, major certification bodies, and corporations, to influence policies and standards that can impact billions of aquatic animals across diverse regions and species. This broad, systemic approach leverages the power of large-scale influencers to achieve rapid, far-reaching change.

In contrast, FWI’s strength lies in its "bottom-up" approach, focusing on direct, on-the-ground work with fish farmers and producers, particularly in India. By deeply understanding local contexts, FWI builds trust and implements tangible welfare improvements at the grassroots level. Their work is highly specialized, requiring intimate knowledge of regional farming practices and close relationships with local stakeholders.

Both approaches are crucial and impactful, addressing different levels of the complex aquatic welfare landscape. The scale and global reach of ALI’s work necessitate a focus on policy and industry relationships, which differs significantly from FWI’s need for localized, culturally informed interventions. These distinct methodologies demand separate infrastructures, expertise, and strategies. By operating independently, we think both organizations can optimize their effectiveness, ensuring that change occurs both at the macro level, through widespread policy shifts, and the micro level, through practical improvements on the ground.

@Tomohaire , thank you for considering ALI for your donation. Funds raised through this campaign will help to cover the program expenses related to our certifier campaign, corporate engagement, policy pursuits, and octopus farming ban campaign. Our primary expenses are staffing costs, though ALI operates with a lean team of 8 full-time employees.