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Amanda Hungerford on Open Philanthropy’s funding for farmed animal welfare

How I Learned to Love Shrimp 10 August 2023


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A podcast showcasing innovative and impactful ways to help animals and build the animal advocacy movement. Amy Odene & James Ozden talk to experts about a variety of topics: animal rights, animal welfare, alternative proteins, the future of food, and much more. Whether it's political change, protest, technological innovation or grassroots campaigns, they aim to cover it all with deep dives we release every two weeks.

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We interviewed Amanda Hungerford, Farm Animal Welfare Program Officer at Open Philanthropy. Open Philanthropy is one of the largest funders of farmed animal welfare, giving tens of millions of dollars each year. 

We spoke to Amanda about common misconceptions about Open Philanthropy’s grantmaking, challenges with corporate campaigns, strategies that Amanda is excited about, and much more. 

This was a really exciting episode for us to record so we hope you enjoy it too!

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