We are Hive
We are Hive

A collective of passionate and driven individuals

Mission and Vision

Our mission is to connect farmed animal advocates to increase their impact.

Our vision is the end of animal suffering.

Advocacy Section

Building a stronger farmed animal advocacy movement

Our theory of change is rooted in the idea that uniting and empowering advocates can unlock value in the movement. We are strong on our own, but we can be stronger, together.

At Hive (formerly Impactful Animal Advocacy), we work towards our mission by cultivating thriving spaces for advocates, enhancing knowledge sharing, and facilitating strategic connections for the movement.

With over 3,500 community members worldwide, we are now one of the largest and most engaged communities for productive discussions and initiatives aimed at helping farmed animals.

We aim to remain responsive to our community's needs, foster an environment of support and effectiveness, and continue strengthening the farmed animal advocacy movement.

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Our
Values

Core Values

Intentional engagement

We aim to deliver maximally valuable and time-efficient experiences for Hive Community members.

Collaboration

We generously connect individuals with opportunities and resources.

Strategic Do-ocracy

We embrace individual agency and proactive initiative to grow the movement.

Transparency

We commit to open discussions about failures, learnings, and future plans.

Impact Driven

Our ultimate goal is to achieve the highest positive impact for animals.

Our History

May 2022

The Impactful Animal Advocacy Newsletter launches to address a movement-wide gap for a centralized source to stay up to date on news, resources and opportunities.

February 2023

After the newsletter receives positive initial traction, the Slack group is launched as a complementary space for discussion and community.

May 2023

Impactful Animal Advocacy starts to see the first indicators of impact and Constance Li provides seed funding. 

August 2023

Co-founders Sofia Balderson and Constance Li starts to work full-time at the organization.

January 2024

Open Philanthropy funding helps to grow the team.

May 2024

Impactful Animal Advocacy officially rebrands as Hive.

August 2024

Hive receives grants from the EA Animal Welfare Fund and The Navigation Fund.

November 2024

Hive initiates its first ever fundraising campaign.

January 2025

Constance Li formally steps down from her role at Hive to focus full-time on her impactful work in the AI for Animals initiative. She remains a valued advisor and board member, continuing to support Hive’s mission.

Kevin Xia transitions into the role of Managing Director, while Sofia Balderson moves into the position of Executive Director.