The Problem
Millions Suffer and Die
each year in the process of testing consumer products
Only 10% are Protected
by The Animal Welfare Act, while 90% of animals are left unprotected.
95% of Drugs Fail
in human testing after they are tested on animals
6-12 Million Dissected
each year in classrooms across the US. Used by 84% of K-12 biology educators
How We Help
Funding Smarter Science
in grants given by NAVS to fund researchers developing innovative alternatives to animal experiments
Advocating
messages sent to legislators
through the NAVS Advocacy
Center in the past year
Educating
recipients of the NAVS Humane
Science Award, recognizing excellence
among high school students
Helping Animals
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:
Support the federal Humane Cosmetics Act to protect animals from the cruelty of cosmetics testing
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.
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