Through Kindness Empire, we're working toward a kinder world for all animals, starting with the choices we make every day. Whether you're vegan, curious, or just starting to ask questions, here are some resources that have shaped our own journey: recipes to get you cooking, guided challenges if you want structure, and the facts behind why this work matters.
"I am vegan because I know the potential for a more compassionate species lies within me."
Jane Goodall
Diversity and Inclusion in the Vegan Movement
Afro-Vegan Society
A national nonprofit offering resources and support to help people in Black and other marginalized communities transition to vegan living.
afrovegansociety.org
Black Veg Society
A Baltimore-based nonprofit educating BIPOC communities on holistic health, plant-based living, and veganism through events, webinars, and a 24/7 online resource center.
blackvegsociety.org
Black VegFest
A Black-led intersectional organization and festival addressing animal rights, food security, and social justice together.
blackvegfest.org
APEX Advocacy
A nonprofit increasing BIPOC representation in the animal rights movement through training, resources, and community for advocates of color.
patreon.com/cw/APEXAdvocacy
Encompass Movement
A nonprofit working to make the animal protection movement more effective by fostering racial diversity, equity, and inclusion.
encompassmovement.org
VINE Sanctuary
An LGBTQ-led farmed animal sanctuary working for social and environmental justice alongside animal liberation.
vinesanctuary.org
Food Empowerment Project
A nonprofit connecting food choices to animal protection, environmental impact, farm worker justice, and food access in low-income communities.
foodispower.org
A Well-Fed World
A hunger relief and climate advocacy organization championing plant-based foods and farming to nourish people, protect the planet, and protect animals.
awellfedworld.org
Recipes
Forks Over Knives
A large free recipe archive with a whole food, plant based focus.
forksoverknives.com
Minimalist Baker
Simple, quick recipes, most using ten ingredients or fewer.
minimalistbaker.com
My Quiet Kitchen
A collection of nearly 500 approachable vegan recipes, with a focus on flavor and everyday practicality.
myquietkitchen.com
"Every time we sit down to eat, we can choose compassion over cruelty."
Anonymous
Getting Started
Veganuary
A free thirty day guided challenge with meal plans, recipes, and daily support emails.
veganuary.com
Challenge 22
A free program lasting twenty two or more days, with a personal mentor and private group support, run by the nonprofit Animals Now.
challenge22.com
The Facts: Animal Agriculture and the Environment
Our World in Data
See "Environmental Impacts of Food Production" and "How Many Animals Are Factory Farmed." Covers land use, water use, and how much of farming is factory farming, sourced from FAO and USDA data.
ourworldindata.org
ASPCA
See "Factory Farming Environmental Impact" for greenhouse gas figures and an explainer on CAFOs.
aspca.org
Sentience Institute
Global Farmed and Factory Farmed Animals Estimates, showing factory farming prevalence by species.
sentienceinstitute.org
"Human life, respect to humans, and respect to nonhumans are interconnected."
Michael Klaper
The Facts: What Happens to Animals
Our World in Data
See "How Many Animals Get Slaughtered Every Day," with global daily and annual totals by species, sourced from UN FAO data.
ourworldindata.org
Faunalytics
Global Animal Slaughter Statistics and Charts, showing long run trend data.
faunalytics.org
Health
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Plant based nutrition science.
pcrm.org
Forks Over Knives, Health Section
Diet and disease research explained for a general audience.
forksoverknives.com
Support and Community
Plant Based Nutrition Support Group
A nonprofit offering a free online community and coaching.
pbnsg.org
Challenge 22
Mentorship based support during your transition.
challenge22.com
Resources for Vegan Entrepreneurs
Vegan Earth Socials
Vegan Earth Socials is a social media marketing agency specialising in helping vegan and plant-based businesses grow their brands online.
We help vegan businesses reach beyond the vegan bubble and connect with a wider audience through strategic, engaging and educational social media content. From social media strategy and content creation to full-service management and community engagement, we help businesses build a stronger online presence while staying true to their values.
Whether you're a vegan food brand, ethical business, sanctuary or another organisation working towards a kinder world, we're here to help you get your message in front of the people who need to hear it.
veganearthsocials.co.uk
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