A Better Way
We fund and promote early-career scientists developing innovative new alternatives to animal testing in research. Learn how we're helping create a more compassionate future.
Inspiring young minds and saving animal lives. We empower educators with humane teaching tools. Learn how we're ushering in a new era of compassionate science education for students.
Our grant program offers critical funding to sanctuaries providing safe and loving environments for animals retired from research. See how we're helping give these animals a second chance at life.
Join Us in Celebrating 95 Years of Compassionate Science
For 95 years, NAVS has been dedicated to advancing science without cruelty. From pioneering humane education through our BioLEAP program to advocating for laws that protect animals used in research, we’ve made significant strides toward ending animal suffering. But our work isn’t finished. With your support, we can continue transforming scientific progress for animals and humans alike. Click below to help shape the future of humane science.
Our Progress by the Numbers
Funding Smarter Science
$1.7 Million
in grants given by NAVS to fund
researchers developing innovative
alternatives to animal experiments
Advocating
57,018
messages sent to legislators
through the NAVS Advocacy Center
in the past year
Educating
58
recipients of the NAVS Humane
Science Award, recognizing excellence
among high school students
Helping Animals
215
sanctuaries, shelters and rescues
helped by the NAVS Sanctuary Fund
since 2001
How You Can Help
Advocate
Our advocacy center makes it easy to contact the representatives making decisions that affect animals.
URGENT NEED:
Tell Congress: Refuse $30 million for more monkey experiments!
Donate
Your gift will help NAVS advance smarter science, empower advocates, promote innovative science education, and assist animals in need.
How You Can Help
Advocate
Our advocacy center makes it easy to contact the representatives making decisions that affect animals.
URGENT NEED:
It's Time to Pass the Humane Cosmetics Act
Donate
Your gift will help NAVS advance smarter science, empower advocates, promote innovative science education, and assist animals in need.
Latest News
Progress for Chimps and Support for Rescues: NAVS’ Role In Animal Welfare Efforts
We are committed to helping rescues and sanctuaries in their work to provide safe, compassionate environments for animals that have experienced hardship.
