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The American Horse Council estimates that around 100,000 pet horses are abused or neglected across the country. In addition, horse racing is a $40 billion-a-year industry in the US, but what happens to the horses when their racing careers are over? In 2020, 53,947 horses were shipped across US borders for slaughter; over half of these are believed to be ex-racehorses. Horse charities around the world are working tirelessly to reverse this trend and help people to understand the needs of these incredible animals. So we had to ask: What are the best charities that help horses?

Wolf populations around the globe are decreasing at an alarming rate. For example, grey wolves have been extirpated from many of their natural habitats and there are estimated to be just 20 red wolves left in the wild. These mysterious animals have been viewed in a negative light for centuries, with many people believing that they are dangerous and aggressive to humans and livestock. Charities around the globe are actively trying to change these misconceptions and are working to ensure these beautiful animals are around for future generations to appreciate. So we had to ask: What are the best charities for protecting wolves?

1 in every 3 bites of the food we eat is directly dependent on bee pollination, yet bee species worldwide are declining at an alarming rate. In the 1940s there were around 5.7 million honey bee colonies managed in America. By 2015, the number had dropped to just 2.74 million. And in recent years the number has dropped even further. However, charities around the world are now choosing to help bee populations thrive once again. So we had to ask: What are the best charities that help to save the bees?

Due to relentless poaching efforts and the lucrative bushmeat trade, gorilla populations have plummeted in the last few decades. Both gorilla species are now critically endangered. In 1981, the number of mountain gorillas living in the Virunga volcanic mountain range was estimated to be just 253 individuals. However, thanks to the relentless efforts of charities around the globe, populations of this iconic species are now on the increase. So we had to ask: What are the best charities for protecting gorillas?

Members of law enforcement agencies make many sacrifices to protect civil society, and they deserve to be recognized for their hard work. But with so many charities supporting law enforcement, we had to ask: What are the best charities for law enforcement?

The estimated number of undocumented immigrants in the US alone is 10.5 to 12 million – making up about 3.2%–3.6% of the overall population. And undocumented or not, they are valuable members of society. Not only do they embody diversity and enrich our culture, but they also contribute to the labor force and economy. So we had to ask: What are the best charities for helping undocumented immigrants?