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The holidays are stressful! And, there’s added stress for vegan advocates. Unnecessary animal suffering is not only a common part of holiday meals but also a grotesque display celebrated at the center of the table. We’ve collected our favorite tips from our vegan community to make the stress of the holidays just a little less painful.

Will President Trump go vegan in January for a $1 million dollar donation to veterans? That’s exactly what Million Dollar Vegan, a nonprofit organization, has asked the president to do!

You are part of the vegan movement, whether you consider yourself religious, interfaith, spiritual, atheist, or agnostic. What unites us: the goal to make the world better for animals, the environment, and for ourselves. So, for the entire vegan movement, it's exciting that religious and interfaith groups are expanding the reach of veganism through their communities.

Here’s the truth: Fish are exploited in greater numbers than any other group of animals — and yet they are not covered by animal welfare laws. Given the staggering amount of catch and bycatch, the environmental impact, and a fish’s documented ability to feel pain and suffer, advocating for marine life is more important than ever. We’ve put together some of the essential talking points about fishing. We hope this will inspire you to advocate for fish in your outreach.

Imagine a world where people don’t suffer or die from preventable illness. What would it take for that to happen? Plant-based nutrition experts and medical professionals know that a whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) diet empowers people to achieve health and well-being. But how do we help others take advantage of this information to lead their best lives?

Your environmental activism matters! Most of us in the vegan community know all too well that we need to act for the environment — now. And, we know that widespread adoption of plant-based diets is vital to healing the planet. Now, thanks to the climate change report issued by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in early August, the world is much more aware. Let’s take advantage of this historic moment.

It’s unmistakable — the transformative power of a good film. Films help us escape our everyday lives and experience a spectrum of complex emotions. Great films are powerful tools for vegan outreach. With a bit of planning, anyone can execute a powerful film-screening event...

As VegFund gears up for the Animal Rights National Conference this summer, we reflect on what makes conferences so magical. For us, part of the enchantment is meeting past, present, and future grantees face-to-face.

Raise your hand if any of these apply to you this holiday season: Hosting or cooking (vegan, of course!) for others Attending a gathering with non-vegans Traveling Exchanging gifts with non-vegans That’s right. The holidays are stressful! And, there’s added stress for vegan advocates. Unnecessary animal suffering is not only a common part of holiday meals but also a grotesque display celebrated at the center of the table. What’s more, you’re exhausted after a year of emotionally draining vegan outreach. And now, you may be...

Raise your hand if any of these apply to you this holiday season: Hosting or cooking (vegan, of course!) for others Attending a gathering with non-vegans Traveling Exchanging gifts with non-vegans That’s right. The holidays are stressful! And, there’s added stress for vegan advocates. Unnecessary animal suffering is not only a common part of holiday meals but also a grotesque display celebrated at the center of the table. What’s more, you’re exhausted after a year of emotionally draining vegan outreach. And now, you may be...