For the last couple of years, EA Organization Updates has been a monthly series hosted on the forum. It doesn't normally get very much attention. Previous to that it was part of the EA Newsletter until the newsletter got far too long to host it.
Now we're trying something new. Instead of asking organisations to write in to us, editing and posting their updates, we're asking them to write directly here on the forum, where you can interact with them. If this goes well, we'll continue the series as a monthly thread which stays up for a week.
Note that this thread will be less gate-kept, curated and endorsed than the previous series. This is a positive (content isn't restricted to the organisations we have asked to write something) and negative (if the thread proves popular, we might have to spend moderation capacity removing irrelevant updates). We'll keep an eye on this trade-off.
You can see previous updates on the “EA Organization Updates (monthly series) topic page. Notice that there's also an “organization updates” tag, where you can find more news and updates that are not part of this consolidated series.
Faunalytics
Faunalytics released a deep dive exploring the research on humane education — programs that teach the consequences of animal agriculture and/or respect for animals — examining how these initiatives influence dietary choices, shape attitudes toward animals, and inspire lasting compassionate action.
The organization is now accepting applications for their Community & Research Coordinator role. This mid-level role sits at the intersection of research, communications, and community engagement, building strong relationships with advocates and translating research findings into practical, accessible resources that support real-world advocacy. Applications are due March 15, 2026.
CEA grew the number of people engaging with our programs in 2025 by 20–25% year-over-year, beating our targets of 7.5–10% without increasing spending, and reversing the moderate decreases in engagement with our programs during 2023–24.
We were joined in January by two new Directors: Loic Watine, who will lead EA Funds, and Rory Fenton, who will lead our new Strategy and M&E function.
You can read our full 2025 progress report here.
Wild Animal Initiative attended a wild animal welfare research symposium organized by our grantees at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) in the UK last month. The symposium included talks by WAI’s Science Team and grantees, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities. One of the researchers on our team also gave a lecture to 100 LJMU undergraduate students in animal behavior, wildlife management, and zoology.
This was the first time our grantees independently organized an event like this — a milestone that reflects the growth of the field. What began as funding for a single scientist’s research at LJMU is growing into a hub for researchers who are enthusiastic about wild animal welfare science and eager to adopt leading roles.
Jobs
Anima International is hiring for a Campaigner in Denmark (hybrid, salary DKK 26,500–36,000). Find out more and apply by February 22nd.
Updates
Opportunity for action
The European Commission is expected to respond to the Fur Free Europe European Citizen Initiative by the end of March. Despite the recent ban in Poland (EU’s largest fur producer), the Commission is considering regulations that will not meaningfully address the suffering of animals farmed for fur. Send an email to the Commissioners in support of an EU-wide ban on fur farming and import of fur products.
MATS is hiring for two roles on the program team. MATS will have more than a dozen employees at EAG San Francisco 2026, so feel free to come talk to use if you are interested in joining the team.
Coefficient Giving is hiring for a Grants Associate (remote, $123k) — apply by Monday, February 23rd to be considered.
We published a new blog post, "Our Approach to Recruiting a Strong Team," a Q&A with Recruiting Lead Phil Zealley that covers our hiring approach and why we invest an unusual amount of effort in finding and evaluating candidates.
We launched an RFP for Humane Fish Slaughter Research/Prototypes. $7M in funding is available for projects that materially improve the welfare of fish at capture and slaughter. Learn more here: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/i8om4DADPX5SfyNwP/request-for-proposals-humane-fish-slaughter-research-and
Impactful Policy Careers — AD5 support for high-impact EU policy roles
The European Commission will open applications for AD5 Administrator roles in Feb–March 2026. The last AD5 competition was in 2019, making this a rare entry point into high-leverage EU policy work across cause areas such as global health and development, and animal welfare.
At Impactful Policy Careers, we’re offering selective support for mission-driven candidates considering AD5. This includes guidance on eligibility and applications, structured preparation for EPSO assessments, and broader career support for navigating EU policy roles where impact at scale is possible.
AD5 is extremely competitive, but we believe strong preparation and targeted support can meaningfully improve candidates’ chances of success — and help more impact-oriented people enter influential policy positions.
You can learn more and register your interest here.