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The Pledge Wall below shows the personal messages from vegans who have taken the Vegan Pledge.

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

Maria
NSW

Being vegan is important to me for the environment, for the animals and for my health. It is a lifestyle that has many positive impacts and benefits.

Pledge #1223
Pascale
VIC

Animals are not to be exploited. The way humans use and abuse animals is disgusting.

Pledge #743
Johanna
NSW

I love and respect animals. They are not food! Vegan for the animals, the environment and health as well.

Pledge #821
Beverley
VIC

Animals' lives matter. I have been vegan for 55 years and we must stand up for the voiceless.

Pledge #784
Sally
VIC

Vegan for animals, planet and humanity.

Pledge #1325
Deb
VIC

Veganism is so important to me because I have to live the values I believe in, that is that all sentient animals have rights, deserve respect, good lives and that humans are here to ensure that happens and not exploit them for our own wants.

Pledge #1121
Nick
nsw

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

Pledge #51
Gill
VIC

Been vegan since 2016 Happy Veganniversary me!

Pledge #1350
Lachlan
QLD

Vegan is the bare minimum, like not being racist, not being a speciesist.

Pledge #1338
Lene
NSW

Animals are here with us not for us. Our planet and health is the best it can be by just eating plants.

Pledge #360
Ali
QLD

Vegan for the animals!

Pledge #1356
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
Georgette
QLD

For animal welfare and against suffering.

Pledge #795
Charley
QLD

I will continue to be vegan for the rest of my life.

Pledge #597
Corey
vic

All animals have the right to live free from human exploitation.

Pledge #22
Leah
NSW

My lung capacity improved from 42% to 56% in 3 months of eating vegan, no other lifestyle changes. I was honestly surprised by my result, bonus health benefits with everything else that this tender loving earth lifestyle provides.

Pledge #330
June
NSW

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

Pledge #197
Polly
WA

I have been a vegan for years and am a trained vegan chef, plant based nutritionist and health coach. I feel it is the most important thing in my life, not only looking after my own health and those I cook for but also for the planet.

Pledge #1202
Rochelle
VIC

Animals share with us the privilege of having a soul. If you love animals you don't eat them.

Pledge #1115
Natalie
NSW

I've been vegan for around 35 years now.

Pledge #464
Justine
WA

For the animals.

Pledge #1028
Marissa
VIC

I don't need to harm others to fuel myself.

Pledge #890
Sean
NSW

Animals all deserve to live a full life.

Pledge #780
Nick
VIC

Life is important to me, I don't need to live on death and misery, so why should I?

Pledge #411
Megan
QLD

Eat plants, plant trees, live free! Vegan for life!

Pledge #764
Sophie
NSW

Being vegan is important to me because I believe that all sentient beings deserve the right to live and feel respected the same way that I would want all human beings to be.

Pledge #957
Tanya
VIC

I pledge to treat animals how I would like to be treated - with kindness and compassion, not cruelty. That's why I am vegan.

Pledge #412
Sandra
NSW

I truly love all sentient beings, so I do my best to avoid consuming them in any form.

Pledge #1107
Julie
WA

I enter my pledge in being vegan.

Pledge #273
Julie
QLD

Animals are here with us not for us!

Pledge #835
Angelina
QLD

Animals deserve love and respect and being vegan is such a crucial part in demonstrating this.

Pledge #987
Jo
VIC

Have been plant based for so many years and now want to take my pledge to not take another being's life.

Pledge #265
Sandra
WA

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

Pledge #327
Helene
QLD

Animal agriculture is a primary driver of biodiversity loss, climate change and causes untold suffering to animals. Shifting global dietary patterns is vital to address the climate crisis, and shift towards a sustainable and just future.

Pledge #739
Liora
NSW

Vegan since 2018.

Pledge #565
Gail
VIC

Vegan is healthy and kind to animals. The best change I have ever made. No animal should suffer in any way. We can live a healthy life without hurting animals.

Pledge #208
Rach
QLD

All day everyday, I will NEVER contribute animal exploitation!

Pledge #653
Heidi
QLD

Vegan for the animals.

Pledge #109
Anne
TAS

I will always be vegan ,so the animals wont be hurt.

Pledge #1299
Bradi
NSW

Why would I want to hurt anyone.

Pledge #1146
Lottie
VIC

I stand for justice, liberation and compassion for all animals, human and non-human alike. Veganism is living by that in my everyday life.

Pledge #1353
Chris
VIC

I'm no longer a part of a horrible and disgusting part of society. One of the best changes I've ever made for myself.

Pledge #840
Ruby
NSW

This Christmas I'm minimising harm and setting a good example for others by sharing delicious, nutritious vegan food!

Pledge #346
Nicola
WA

I care deeply about the welfare of animals as sentient beings and view their harm and exploitation in the same way I would towards humans. Animals have a right to a peaceful existence in the same way we expect for people.

Pledge #235
Francine
ACT

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

Pledge #212
Jay
QLD

We don't need to eat animals. We can survive without it.

Pledge #753
Chandra
NSW

Become vegan and promote advocacy to others, in the process help the animals, the earth and your health!

Pledge #134
Deb
QLD

I care about animals and our planet. We can live healthily without harming either.

Pledge #1096
Joel
VIC

One consciousness.

Pledge #701
Andy
NSW

I'm doing my best! Be as vegan as you can!

Pledge #1255
Kamsiyochukwu

I pledge to not take the life of an animal or eat it because they deserve to live as much as I do.

Pledge #459
Francesca
VIC

Animals are sentient beings who deserve respect and care. Animal farming is also harming land and ecosystems due to its harmful practices of over-crowding and over-medication. We have healthier and ethical alternatives to eating meat!

Pledge #1045
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
Darren
VIC

Vegan and proud!

Pledge #546
Les
VIC

Because all sentient beings want to live, and they are sacred.

Pledge #1062
Amber
VIC

Being vegan is important to me because in a world of cruelty and abuse towards animals, I want to take a stand against it, as animals are equal to us and should be treated as such. It's their world too.

Pledge #1154
John
VIC

Not just vegan, but a vegan activist primarily with farm transparency project.

Pledge #576
Nina
VIC

Animals deserve to be treated with respect. They should not be objectified and subjected to abuse and cruelty, their sentience and rights should be recognised. I also believe that a vegan diet is less harmfull to the environment.

Pledge #1217
Suzanne
VIC

Being vegan is important to me for all animals to be safe and to not contribute to pain and suffering of any sentient being.

Pledge #1199
Melissa
vic

Staying hopeful for a kinder future.

Pledge #8
Shashikala
VIC

Veganism is cruelty free world.

Pledge #1366
Dennis
WA

Living with purpose is important to me because I know that that's the right thing to do by the animals, and not wanting to just be a good sheeple and do what I'm told!

Pledge #1017
Neale

Vegan since 2005. For the animals, for the planet, and for my health.

Pledge #113
Isabelle
VIC

I am vegan. I will always be vegan.

Pledge #110
Angela
WA

I don't see animals as food for me. I have really tasty meals that I am expanding upon that are vegan. I was raised to eat meat and chose to eat differently.

Pledge #831
Donn
TAS

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

Pledge #164
Poonam
NSW

Vegan for the last 6 months and enjoying it!

Pledge #760
Franca
VIC

Animals are not for us to consume. Eating and exploiting them is selfish.

Pledge #1379
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
Giuseppe
NSW

For the animals.

Pledge #1124
Helen
QLD

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

Pledge #293
Danica
wa

I am proud to be vegan and i promise to do all i can to help end the exploitation of animals.

Pledge #54
Sandra
QLD

Animals have a right to live their lives and not be treated as food for human consumption.

Pledge #1229
Cam
VIC

Been vegan a real long time. The idea of eating animals is repugnant. My diet is healthy and environmentally responsible.

Pledge #789
Mariana
ACT

I want to end animal cruelty.

Pledge #707
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
Cass
QLD

Better for the planet, better for us.

Pledge #1303
Sophie
WA

Animals are not ours to exploit and discard.

Pledge #1006
Carol
VIC

Being vegan is important to me because it is a personal action I can take to protect all animals and our beautiful planet.

Pledge #887
Jane
NSW

I promise to continue not eating animals nor consuming dairy and eggs, nor wearing leather, nor exploiting animals in any way.

Pledge #180
Kelly
QLD

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

Pledge #337
Olivia
NSW

For health and saving all animals!

Pledge #1092
Jean
WA

I promise that as a vegan I will always be an advocate for animals and never participate in any kind of exploitation of them. I commit to fighting for justice for all animals always.

Pledge #120
Jenny
NSW

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

Pledge #318
Maya
NSW

I am ten years old and I have been vegan for about a year. Because EVERY animal matters.

Pledge #677
Elise
QLD

For animal welfare, health and for the planet.

Pledge #1026
Jules
QLD

Vegan for life. For the animals.

Pledge #1312
Liane
TAS

Eating plant based is the best thing you can do for animals and the planet!! Loving it

Pledge #165
Bridgit
TAS

To live with kindness, care and compassion for all

Pledge #282
Amy
WA

Been vegan since 20/06/2016. Went vegetarian for 6months for ethical reasons, when an aunty scoffed "you won't last a year being vegetarian" so I one upped her and became vegan. To this day I'm proud to have strong morals. Voice for the voiceless.

Pledge #611
Jennifer
QLD

I will be 100% vegan!

Pledge #280
Jessica
VIC

Veganism means a kinder world where every living being has the right to live free from harm, exploitation, and suffering.

Pledge #1245
Ruby
VIC

All creatures on this earth are equal, they are no less deserving of love, freedom or kindness as we are, and I refuse to participate in anything that acts against these beliefs.

Pledge #714
Tracey
ACT

I will always strive for a kinder world for all beings.

Pledge #233
Jules
vic

Vegan for life because it makes perfect sense for all of us.

Pledge #28
Trang
NSW

Been vegan since 2010 (vegetarian from 2001 to 2009).

Pledge #670
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