Society Talk

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices.

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

The American Cancer Society’s international mission concentrates on capacity building in developing cancer societies and on collaboration with other cancer-related organizations throughout the world in carrying out shared strategic directions.

http://www.cancer.org

Seeking to create a humane and sustainable world for all animals, including people. Through  education, advocacy and empowerment, particularly in developing countries worldwide, we seek to forge a lasting
and comprehensive change in human consciousness and behaviour; to relieve animal suffering; to  prevent animal cruelty, abuse, neglect, and exploitation; and to protect wild animals and their environments.

http://www.hsi.org.au

The HSUS is the nation’s largest animal protection organization with more than ten million members and constituents. The HSUS is a mainstream voice for animals, with active programs in companion animals, wildlife and habitat protection, animals in research, and farm animals. Our mission is to celebrate animals and confront cruelty. The HSUS protects all animals through legislation, litigation, investigation, education, advocacy and field work. A non-profit organization, The HSUS celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2004, is based in Washington, D.C. and has regional representatives across the country.

http://www.hsus.org