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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

Arthur
SA

I originally went vegan because meat & dairy products made me feel sick. Since then I follow the vegan pledge completely.

Pledge #277
Maryellen
NSW

I love animals

Pledge #123
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
Ramona
WA

I am vegan for the animals. We are all earthlings travelling on a speck of dust in the middle of incomprehensible emptiness, united in our capacity to suffer. May we all be united in the nonhuman capacity for humility, forgiveness and love.

Pledge #321
Holly
VIC

I love being vegan!!

Pledge #174
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
Bec
QLD

For the animals and our planet (our home), vegan forever.

Pledge #111
Victoria
QLD

I promise to continue my journey of loving, caring, and fighting for animals and their rights until the end of my days.

Pledge #106
Michelle
VIC

All for the beautiful animals on this planet.

Pledge #199
Jenni
QLD

I grew up in rural areas and as a child I couldn't understand why humans ate animals. As an adult I pledge to contribute to a world of kindness, do no harm, without cruelty.

Pledge #373
Isabelle
VIC

I promise to live ethically vegan for life and spread veganism to friends and family.

Pledge #110
Anita
NSW

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

Pledge #295
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
Abhishek
VIC

I pledge to be vegan. For myself, for animals and for better world.

Pledge #335
Alan
TAS

Veganism is the essence of humanity.

Pledge #19
Rachel
QLD

I pledge to think of the other sentient beings on earth as being equal in their rights to live happy long lives as the 'gods' intended.

Pledge #250
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
Rae
WA

I have loved animals with a passion all my life. I will continue to do so and as well as being a vegan myself, will always advocate for animal welfare and veganism.

Pledge #168
Carolyn
VIC

We are all vegan in our hearts anyway!

Pledge #171
Alfred
vic

We operate a vegan food truck called Classica The Great Foodini and we make 100% sure that no products derived from animals are used to make our products.

Pledge #24
Sandra
WA

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

Pledge #327
Nicola
WA

I'm here on this earth to inflict the least amount of harm and suffering as possible

Pledge #235
Lefki
vic

Vegan = love, respect and value all life.

Pledge #55
Lisa
vic

I promise to love all animals equally, and do my best to never exploit any animal.

Pledge #44
Jethro
TAS

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

Pledge #249
Marie
WA

Compassion, not exploitation, for all sentient beings creates an holistic lifestyle for a kinder world. Pledged to keep "spreading the word"

Pledge #53
Neale

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

Pledge #113
Graham
WA

Go vegan. Stay vegan.

Pledge #307
Martine
VIC

I am a vegan for life

Pledge #263
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
Moira
SA

I am vegan because it is the right thing to be. Cruelty free and compassionate for the animals and the planet.

Pledge #306
Sani

I'm vegan

Pledge #294
Mel
SA

I pledge to live vegan to honour and protect all sentient beings, to minimise my impact on earth, and to benefit my own health and the wellbeing of others.

Pledge #156
Jessica
NSW

Do no harm

Pledge #147
Michael
VIC

I'm vegan for life

Pledge #176
Chandra
NSW

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

Pledge #134
Melissa
vic

Staying hopeful for a kinder future.

Pledge #8
Anna
NSW

I pledge to see the human in animals and animal in humans as ultimately we're all equal. Being able to see it and embrace it with my heart has been an unintended but absolutely eye-opening gift.

Pledge #211
Tim
vic

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

Pledge #13
Karin
nsw

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

Pledge #33
Katherine
tas

Veganism is the essence of humanity.

Pledge #27
Jenny
NSW

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

Pledge #318
Heath
vic

I wish kindness to all animals and will do everything I can to avoid any harm to animals from my actions.

Pledge #2
Keith
SA

Hardly a day goes by without me giving thanks for the changes becoming vegan has brought into my life.

Pledge #139
Michelle
NSW

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

Michelle Gravolin - CEO, Vegan NSW

Pledge #236
Marc Ten
QLD

We are all animals, we all suffer the same and want peace the same!

Pledge #227
Jones
nsw

I promise to uphold vegan values forever!

Pledge #7
Alison
NSW

If we could live our lives happily and healthily without harming others... Why wouldn't we?

Pledge #357
Juliette
QLD

I vow to contribute in any small way I can to make the world a kinder, more compassionate place for those innocent beings who cannot speak out for themselves.

Pledge #298
Arezu
NSW

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

Pledge #89
Heidi
QLD

Vegan for the animals.

Pledge #109
Jo
VIC

I pledge to keep animals at the forefront of every decision I make in regards to their welfare and protection. Everyday forever.

Pledge #265
Liam
WA

Meat is Murder

Pledge #232
Michael
QLD

Vegan? For life! For all creatures great and small!

Pledge #288
Bridgit
TAS

To live with kindness, care and compassion for all

Pledge #282
Lyn
NSW

Vegan for life.

Pledge #154
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
Paula
nsw

Vegan for the animals, for life.

Pledge #30
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
Tilly
ACT

I became vegan first and foremost for the animals, which has lead me to a career in nutrition to support others who wish to live a kinder lifestyle.

Pledge #220
Michael McNally
NSW

It was 17 years ago that I made a lifelong pledge to be vegan. Veganism was the logical choice for me as someone who opposes all forms of oppression. It made no sense to neglect animals in my consideration that no one should ever be harmed or exploited.

Michael McNally - President, Vegan NSW

Pledge #237
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
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
Lou
sa

Vegan for the animals, for the future of the planet, and my health.

Pledge #40
Jason
NSW

Vegan for the animals and for the planet.

Pledge #103
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
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
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
Liane
TAS

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

Pledge #165
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
Tessa
VIC

I have not eaten meat since 1984 and have been vegan since 1 January 2017. I will remain proudly vegan for the rest of my life. All sentient lives matter! As well as following a vegan diet, I'll check all purchases to avoid animal ingredients and any testing.

Pledge #338
Anita
WA

For the animals. For the planet. For the people.

Pledge #191
Elena
VIC

Animals are here with us, not for us (borrowed but worth repeating).

Pledge #121
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
Louise
QLD

I pledge that my actions and the way I live my life will never knowingly harm any animal and to always stand up for animal rights.

Pledge #225
Clark
QLD

I am and will forever be vegan for the animals for the rest of my life.

Pledge #296
Jacquie
SA

For the animals

Pledge #195
Richard
NSW

I have finally awoken and my only regret is that it took so long.

Pledge #95
Liz
QLD

For the animals, planet Earth and my health.

Pledge #345
Julie
WA

I enter my pledge in being vegan.

Pledge #273
Katie
vic

For the animals. Always.

Pledge #34
Fiona
NSW

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

Pledge #219
Ruby
NSW

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

Pledge #346
Ken
qld

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

Pledge #9
Natalia
NSW

Living a vegan lifestyle and contribute to a gentler and kinder relationship between humans and other species in the planet.

Pledge #240
Jamie
VIC

These animals trust us with their hearts, we shouldn't take their lives.

Pledge #187
Jerome
WA

As a vegan with aligned beliefs and faith I promise to do my best to promote and advocate human health and well-being, put a stop to animal cruelty and stand for biodiversity and environmental protection.

Pledge #136
Zaley
nsw

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

Pledge #42
Martin
QLD

I recently realised how much better I feel both physically and mentally after becoming vegan. It is also a cheaper way of living and there is a huge range of delicious foods available for vegans. I pledge to avoid animal products for good. 🙂

Pledge #349
Giulia
VIC

For the love of animals/planet and nurturing compassion and kindness: embracing a vegan lifestyle.

Pledge #157
Lulu
WA

As an almost lifelong vegan, along with my kids and grandkids I will continue this legacy long after I am gone.

Pledge #203
Anthony
QLD

I'm vegan as we must create more compassionate societies. Being vegan is scientifically proven to be best for human health, best for the environment, best for society and best for the wonderful diversity of other sentient beings we share our Planet with.

Pledge #262
Sam
QLD

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

Pledge #252
Jennifer
QLD

I will be 100% vegan!

Pledge #280
Amanda
SA

I promise to be guided by compassion and awareness; to value the life of all beings and be an advocate for life for those who are without a voice.

Pledge #112
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
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