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The Pledge Wall below shows the individual pledges made by vegans who have taken the Vegan Pledge explaining why they are vegan.

Vegan Pledge

Vegan diet

I ensure that my diet consists wholly of plant foods, with no products derived from animals.

Vegan way of living

I do not use or consume, as far as is possible and practicable, any products of animal exploitation, for clothing, cosmetics, entertainment or any other purpose.

Vegan principles

I adhere to the principle that our fellow animals have the right to be treated with respect and justice and should not be commodified or treated as property.

Pledge Wall

Natalie
NSW

I've been vegan for a while now, best thing I've done. Support Vegan Australia.

Pledge #151
June
NSW

Knowing you are saving animals by being vegan is a wonderful way to live.

Pledge #197
Mackenzie
nsw

I have been vegan for 10 years, and I will be vegan for life!! Vegan Australia is doing amazing work to promote veganism nation wide.

Pledge #4
Heather
WA

The thought of eating or wearing any part of an animal is just abhorrent. All animals' lives are precious. The way animals in the food chain are treated so cruelly makes me determined to be vegan.

Pledge #182
Liane
qld

Vegan for the planet, for the animals and for our health. It's a no brainer!

Pledge #80
Lyndle
vic

I promise to live alongside humans and animals in a kind and caring way.

Pledge #32
Kathleen
WA

I have been vegan for nearly 8 years, do animal justice activism and help promote the vegan mindset. I pledge to commit to veganism and animal justice for the rest of my life and wish I'd been vegan since birth.

Pledge #291
Jason
QLD

I pledge to not eat meat anymore.

Pledge #372
Ric
NSW

I pledge to live a vegan lifestyle, choosing compassion over cruelty, and advocating for animal rights in every action, meal, and choice I make.

Pledge #221
Shamali Maria
VIC

I don't want to hurt animals

Pledge #226
Susan
QLD

I promise to live out my remaining days following the vegan philosophy and that I will do whatever I can to try to make the world a better place for all animals.

Pledge #138
Fiona
VIC

So sorry I didn't become began sooner and vegan for the animals first and foremost.

Pledge #308
Pieter
NSW

Empowering evolution from civilised marauders to hi-tech gardeners in a thriving multicultural meritocracy. We are co-dependent on healthy ecology and can obtain nutrition from plant-based sources.

Pledge #85
Shanti
NSW

The future is vegan.

Pledge #132
Elizabeth
NSW

I adhere to the principle that our fellow animals have the right to be treated with respect and justice and should not be commodified or treated as property. I ensure that my diet consists wholly of plant foods, with no products derived from animals.

Pledge #271
Nick
nsw

As a vegan, I strive to act thoughtfully and consciously to show loving kindness to all sentient beings.

Pledge #51
Shane
VIC

Genuine vegan since 2008, it should have been sooner.

Pledge #246
Lene
NSW

The film 'Gamechangers' changed my life. I finally see that we are all here together side by side.

Pledge #360
Jimmy
NSW

If you know better, you do better! Educate, take action and be part of a movement that one day ends speciesism! ❤️

Pledge #368
Sharon
QLD

I am a vegan, ethically and dietary. I will remain that way and pledge to inform others in a way that is non judgemental and non confronting.

Pledge #334
Karin
nsw

I wasn't always vegan; now I know the truth, I always will be, for them.

Pledge #33
Arezu
NSW

My reason for being vegan is to support voiceless beings, the environment and for my own health and well-being.

Pledge #89
Janis
VIC

Vegan for the love and life of animals!

Pledge #322
Samita
NSW

Be that vegan yogi and holistic counsellor for all sentient beings and Mother Earth in this life journey of a precious human birth.

Pledge #339
Kelly
QLD

Very important decision. Ethically intrinsic. Gregarious to all living beings. Animals deserve complete freedom. No other choice but plants.

Pledge #337
Jennifer
QLD

I will be 100% vegan!

Pledge #280
John
NSW

I vow to be vegan, to honour and respect all life forms and to raise awareness for the sanctity and preciousness of all life. I believe that if our parents showed us where and how our food was made, we would have chosen to be vegan at a very young age.

Pledge #374
Caroline
QLD

I am, and always will be, vegan for the animals. This world is their world just as much as it is for humans. Equal rights for animals. The right to be respected not exploited.

Pledge #239
Helen
NT

I promise to always be vegan for our precious animal friends. Ahimsa

Pledge #283
Melanie
VIC

Be kind to all kinds.

Pledge #341
Tim
vic

Vegan for peace, justice and liberation. Vegan for life in solidarity with all other animals ✊

Pledge #13
Jethro
TAS

I am responsible for my own actions and I pledge to let compassion, kindness and empathy guide my actions.

Pledge #249
Bruce
vic

Vegan FTA for life. Vegan Australia is a great goal and a great organisation

Pledge #6
Jing
NSW

Vegan for animals and for our mother earth 365 days, everyday. When you know the truth about animal cruelty, there is no way you will reverse your diet back to eating animal products. Being compassionate and kind!

Pledge #230
Evan
vic

I became vegan for a healthier life and to save animals and the environment.

Pledge #35
Anita
NSW

None are free until all are free. Vegan for a kinder, gentler world. VFTA. DXE.

Pledge #295
Kathryn
NSW

The best decision I have ever made. I only wish I made it sooner.

Pledge #278
Chris Delforce
VIC

Veganism is the least I can do to protect animals from unnecessary suffering and abuse.

Chris Delforce - Founder and Executive Director, Farm Transparency Project

Pledge #186
Jason
NSW

Vegan for the animals and for the planet.

Pledge #103
Zaley
nsw

I promise to live with causing no harm to any living animal - practicing and living by the vow of ahimsa.

Pledge #42
Kelly
vic

Vegan forever. I will not be responsible for harm to animals. Ever.

Pledge #46
Pece
vic

Vegan, so that my children, and their children can live in a kind future, free from harming animals, humanity, and the planet. A better world is around the corner, and we will be a part of this.

Pledge #83
Anne
WA

With a little effort we can learn to live healthy, respectful lives in harmony with the rest of the beautiful creation that we share on this planet. I am moving forward in achieving this harmony.

Pledge #320
Andrew
NSW

I love the environment where we live, all the plants, the animals and the people. I wish all have happy lives.

Pledge #183
Lea
SA

I promise to continue to educate the public through events and festivals and advocate on the animals' behalf whenever I can.

Pledge #162
Rhonda
NSW

Vegan for life!

Pledge #92
Kerry
VIC

All lives are important. It is our responsibility to cause no harm, because we can.

Pledge #133
William
SA

I am vegan for the animals. End speciesism. End welfarism. End false animal advocacy.

Pledge #218
Bruna
NSW

I simply just can't understand why we harm other animals so much. I'm vegan for them. It is too cruel what humans have been doing to other species.

Pledge #267
Margaret
QLD

Respecting all animals have a right to live in peace, whether in the wild or as a companion family member with humans.

Pledge #269
Angela
NSW

I choose to be vegan because of the animals and the planet.

Pledge #90
Ilona
vic

Choosing a vegan lifestyle is a promise to honour the planet, respect all living beings, and foster a healthier future for ourselves and generations to come.

Pledge #58
Peter
TAS

Vegan for the planet

Pledge #215
Debbie
NSW

Thank you for everything you do. Vegan for the animals.

Pledge #207
Lisa
QLD

My reason for choosing vegan is firstly to show compassion to all animals, conserve our natural environment & support my health & wellbeing.

Pledge #190
Shaun
QLD

I am vegan for the animals

Pledge #309
Jessica
NSW

Do no harm

Pledge #147
Stefan
WA

I have no right to anyone else's body, except for my own. My body, my choice. Their body, their choice.

Pledge #286
Fiona
NSW

As a vegan, I will always fight and advocate for the rights of all beings.

Pledge #219
Liz
QLD

For the animals, planet Earth and my health.

Pledge #345
Nick
ACT

I love meat in my mouth but not the animal type.

Pledge #284
Michelle
NSW

Social worker - because everyone matters.
Vegan - same reason.

Michelle Gravolin - CEO, Vegan NSW

Pledge #236
Sandra
WA

All children should be educated about animals from a very young age. (From the Vegan Education in Schools campaign.)

Pledge #327
Lisa
VIC

Vegan for the animals and our shared planet. Being vegan takes a little more effort to research and make the most ethical, sound decisions possible but a small price for the difference that it makes.

Pledge #216
Ken
qld

I believe that all animals have a right to exist free from exploitation from humans.

Pledge #9
Harley McDonald-Eckersall
VIC

I'm vegan because I believe that our actions have the power to shape a world without animal suffering and exploitation.

Harley McDonald-Eckersall - Strategy and Campaigns Director, Farm Transparency Project

Pledge #185
Francine
ACT

Vegan for the animals. We need to be a voice for animals as they are powerless to the system

Pledge #212
Sam
QLD

12 years vegan. Happier, healthier and my life doesn't cause harm

Pledge #252
Adam
VIC

Live a life unapologetically vegan, to support and guide veganism to as many people across Australia and the world!

Pledge #146
Jenny
NSW

I have been vegan for 17 years and will be until I die.

Pledge #318
Sarrena
NSW

It started out as a pledge to protect and preserve animals and planet, but as my journey has unfolded I've realised it's about my health too - improved physical & spiritual well-being. Guilt free living for ALL beings.

Pledge #324
Katie
vic

Vegan for the animals (both human and non-human), with whom we share this planet and for the magnificent, miracle called Earth, that we all get to call home.

Pledge #78
Claudia
ACT

I am fully committed to this initiative. I have been vegan for the past 5 years and will be for the rest of my life. Animals must have the right to live on our planet freely and peacefully.

Pledge #329
Carol

I pledge to live my life with open eyes, heart and mind to the suffering of the billions of animals. I can no longer campaign as I once did due to health issues, but i will never stop being a voice for the animals.

Pledge #375
Greg McFarlane
nsw

I am vegan because I respect the right of every sentient animal to their own body, life and freedom.

Greg McFarlane - Director, Vegan Australia

Pledge #1
Shannon

I've been fighting since I was eight for the animals. They deserve their own lives.

Pledge #289
Marlene
vic

VEGAN FOR LIFE AND LOVING IT

Pledge #84
Rachael
nsw

Veganism is the most practical and empowering way to live peacefully and cause as little harm as possible. Plus, it feels great to actually do something meaningful to create a better world for all (and especially animals)!

Pledge #3
Melissa
NSW

Always choose kindness

Pledge #243
Helen
QLD

I will work in small ways every day to make a difference in the lives of animals.

Pledge #293
Frank
NSW

I have been vegan for 10 years and will always and forever remain vegan. I refuse to support any form of animal exploitation or cruelty. My planned humanitarian animal projects will come to fruition as soon as I am funded.

Pledge #326
Christine
NSW

If everyone could see the immense suffering that occurs to animals when they are bred, raised, transported and slaughtered for the purposes of human consumption, I'm sure many more people would be vegan.

Pledge #26
Tracy
VIC

I pledge to be vegan for the rest of my life. I wish to use my knowledge and philosophy to educate others on this way of living. Plus all the other points obtained in the pledge. Warm Regards, Tracy

Pledge #272
Carolyn
VIC

We are all vegan in our hearts anyway!

Pledge #171
Donn
TAS

I will never knowingly do anything directly or indirectly to cause preventable harm to any animal.

Pledge #164
Dr Michael Klaper

Vegan Australia gives me hope! Keep shining your light of compassion and truth. I'm cheering you on.

Dr. Michael Klaper - physician, vegan health educator, conference and event speaker

Pledge #41
Kim
VIC

I see your suffering, I hear your cries, and I will never give up fighting for your right to live free from human inflicted cruelty and suffering. This planet is your home too, and you life matters. Forever vegan for you.

Pledge #20
Helene
QLD

If we don't learn to respect the animals and plants we share this planet with, we will never learn to respect each other.

Pledge #323
Michelle
QLD

I pledge to all of the above. Vegan for life

Pledge #260
Elizabeth Jane
NSW

I pledge to make the transition to a purely plant-based diet & vegan way of life. I do this to honour the animals who have given me unconditional love, joy & a purpose for living. Animals are my 'raison d'etre'. I promise to serve and protect them always.

Pledge #279
Jacob
NSW

Veganism is the ethical principle to minimise suffering. This presupposes the continual education of inner workings of exploitative systems, and being held accountable for the impact of choices made. I pledge to uphold these values as long as I live.

Pledge #270
Julie
WA

I enter my pledge in being vegan.

Pledge #273
Mark
nsw

Vegan for life!

Pledge #93
Tracey
NSW

I fight for the innocent animals because they don't have a voice to be heard.

Pledge #150
Graham
WA

Go vegan. Stay vegan.

Pledge #307
Darshan
VIC

I'll always be vegan, for the rest of my life. I plan to do a great deal in the future to bring about a better life for all animals on our beautiful planet.

Pledge #348
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