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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

Lynette
qld

I don't like animals being exploited in any way.

Pledge #23
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
Sky
VIC

Friends, not food!

Pledge #177
Heather
NSW

I pledge to continue my vegan lifestyle for as long as I live.

Pledge #245
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
Adam
VIC

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

Pledge #146
Kelly
vic

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

Pledge #46
Karin
nsw

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

Pledge #33
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
Catherine
qld

By being vegan, I am taking a stand against oppression, cruelty and destruction every day.

Pledge #45
Nella
vic

I promise to do the best I can, when I know better I aim to do better.

Pledge #29
Yu
NSW

I can support vegan Australia because we are uniting together, to bring peace and ease to all creatures on earth.

Pledge #201
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
Arezu
NSW

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

Pledge #89
Jason
QLD

I pledge to not eat meat anymore.

Pledge #372
Sam
QLD

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

Pledge #252
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
Gavin
VIC

Vegan for life

Pledge #196
Kelly
QLD

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

Pledge #337
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
Anita
NSW

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

Pledge #295
Colin
nsw

Vegan for animals and intersectional social justice.

Pledge #17
Patty Mark
vic

I promise for the rest of my life to work hard to foster respect, care, dignity and freedom for all animals.

Patty Mark - Founder and President, Animal Liberation Victoria and Liberation Sanctuary

Pledge #57
Donn
TAS

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

Pledge #164
Cath
NSW

Vegan for 20 years & will never go back. It's never been easier! The quote that says it best for me is "when we can live happy, healthy lives without harming others, why wouldn't we?"

Pledge #325
Melissa
vic

Staying hopeful for a kinder future.

Pledge #8
Vesna
nsw

My son, (and later my daughter) became vegan for the animals. At first I prepared vegan meals for our health but now am also vegan for the animals and the planet.

Pledge #39
Lyn
NSW

Vegan for life.

Pledge #154
Elena
VIC

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

Pledge #121
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
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
Wendy
VIC

As a long term vegan, I pledge to maintain my vegan diet and lifestyle and share to educate and encourage others to embrace a vegan way of life, for the rest of my life!

Pledge #258
Liane
TAS

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

Pledge #165
Angela
NSW

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

Pledge #90
Thomas
VIC

Animals are friends, not food.

Pledge #122
Maria
tas

When if I'm unable to cook my vegan meals anymore and there isn't vegan food available to me, I will die. Promise.

Pledge #49
Nicola
WA

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

Pledge #235
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
Jones
nsw

I promise to uphold vegan values forever!

Pledge #7
Clem
QLD

I pledge to live a happy healthy life without harming or causing suffering to any sentient beings.

Pledge #202
Joanne
VIC

For the animals

Pledge #94
Emad
VIC

I have been vegan for 5 years.

Pledge #10
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
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
Michelle
QLD

I pledge to all of the above. Vegan for life

Pledge #260
Mark
NSW

I pledge to eat a vegan diet for the benefit of all living beings.

Pledge #297
Tim
vic

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

Pledge #13
Richelle
NSW

Choosing not to eat animals was such an obvious choice for me when I learned of the environmental benefits too.

Pledge #101
Nicla
VIC

I AM VEGAN!

Pledge #356
Bruce
NSW

I am vegan as bro.

Pledge #268
Janine
QLD

For the animals. Because their lives are as worthy as ours. Because they are someone not something. Because I see them.

Pledge #344
Jenny
NSW

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

Pledge #318
Natalia
NSW

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

Pledge #240
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
Claire
qld

26 years vegan and counting and it's still the best decision I ever made.

Pledge #11
Jason
NSW

Vegan for the animals and for the planet.

Pledge #103
Shamali Maria
VIC

I don't want to hurt animals

Pledge #226
Anne
sa

I pledge to do all I can to not contribute to the suffering of animals and encourage others to do the same

Pledge #38
Lene
NSW

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

Pledge #360
Elizabeth
VIC

Vegan for the animals.

Pledge #100
Holly
VIC

I love being vegan!!

Pledge #174
Jim
VIC

I am proud to live a vegan life with the full belief that all sentient beings have a right to live with no discrimination.

Pledge #300
Claudia
nsw

Love animals ..Don't eat them animals r better than some humans

Pledge #47
Zaley
nsw

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

Pledge #42
Jessica
NSW

Do no harm

Pledge #147
Martine
VIC

I am a vegan for life

Pledge #263
Lauren
VIC

Newly vegan and developing my knowledge.

Pledge #371
Tracey
vic

I will forever be vegan and ensure that I will live my life without harming any living creature.

Pledge #12
Pam Ahern
VIC

I'm vegan for a kinder world for all.

Pam Ahern - Founder and Director, Edgar's Mission

Pledge #205
Fiona
NSW

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

Pledge #219
Glenda
QLD

For the animals, for the environment, for health and for compassion, integrity & kindness to others. We change the world one person at a time.

Pledge #275
Jennie
VIC

I am vegan! How exciting about the education campaign, YES!

Pledge #319
Melanie
VIC

Be kind to all kinds.

Pledge #341
Nick
nsw

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

Pledge #51
Suonan
NSW

"If you are guilty of serious sins, eating vegetables will eliminate bad karma, and if you are not blessed, you will promote good karma." I have been a vegetarian for ten years and am determined to promote vegetarianism throughout my life.

Pledge #117
Loretta
VIC

I pledge to continue choosing kindness to animals over cruelty.

Pledge #343
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
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
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
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
Kathryn
NSW

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

Pledge #278
Cat Marshall
VIC

I'm vegan as the first step to creating a kinder world for all animals.

Cat Marshall - Social Media and Outreach Coordinator, Farm Transparency Project

Pledge #189
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
Damien
nsw

Vegan = life

Pledge #15
Natalie
NSW

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

Pledge #151
Arthur
SA

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

Pledge #277
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
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
Lou
sa

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

Pledge #40
Jan
QLD

I promise to never consume animal products and to the best of my ability not to use products that contain or abuse animals. I promise to continue to inform and hopefully inspire others to do the same.

Pledge #170
Sani

I'm vegan

Pledge #294
Corey
vic

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

Pledge #22
Jannah
NSW

I promise to be kind and inspire others to live in harmony with all beings. I will fight the good fight always!

Pledge #152
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
Keith
SA

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

Pledge #139
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

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