Global initiatives:
Dartmouth College (US) Research Project
A world first study at Dartmouth University examining human empathy for animals by measuring brain activity and the body’s physiological and immunological responses to witnessing positive and negative human-animal interactions. The outcomes of this study will enhance understanding of the importance of the human/animal relationship.
Justify
Growing Kindness is proudly supporting Justify, the first NGO founded by and for animal lab workers to provide confidential peer support, community dialogue, and resources for those navigating the emotional and ethical challenges of laboratory work.
Research study into slaughterhouse worker welfare
A joint project by Australian National University and the University of Kent investigating the psychological impacts of working in slaughterhouses and associated effect on lives and families.
‘The Human Cost of Animal Research’ (in production)
A captivating film exploring the ‘Caring Killing Paradox’ in the Animal Research Industry.
This film sensitively explores the deeply personal stories of individuals impacted, the reasons why they felt powerless to walk away, and how their lives have been forever changed by the animals they met.
‘Sentient’ Documentary
Sentient reveals the hidden realities of global animal testing where researchers experiment on animals while grappling with the profound psychological toll of their work. Directed by Tony Jones and produced by In Films, Sentient has been selected to have its world premiere in the international documentary category of the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
Dog ambassador programme Jordan
In Jordan, a unique programme is being implemented to shift community and generational attitudes to dogs, towards the implementation of humane population control methods and a new paradigm of peaceful co-existence.