08 December 2025Across Africa and many low- and middle-income countries, food systems are under growing pressure. Farmers face rising production costs, climate variability, limited access to markets, fragmented standards, and increasing expectations around food safety, sustainability, and ethics. At the same time, consumers, buyers, and governments are demanding greater transparency, traceability, and
19 November 2025This paper examines how housing systems affect layer hen welfare, comparing conventional cages with cage-free environments. It outlines welfare risks linked to confinement, limited movement, and behavioral restriction in cages. The authors show that cage-free systems better support natural behaviors, reduce stress, and promote healthier hens, advocating improved housing standards
20 October 2025We are thrilled to announce the launch of Project POWELS – Poultry Welfare and Sustainable Systems, a bold scaling initiative led by One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI) and supported by the Open Philanthropy Fund. POWELS is a scale-up and expansion of our previous interventions and groundwork in Hen Welfare
18 October 2025The OHDI Training Guide on Hen Welfare and Cage-Free Farming is a practical resource developed to build the knowledge and capacity of poultry farmers, extension agents, and animal welfare advocates on humane, sustainable egg production systems. The guide provides step-by-step insights into cage-free housing design, bird management, nutrition, health, and
