VWS Awards: Nonprofit of the Year

Jakarta, Indonesia

Animal Alliance Asia believes in making effective, impactful, and lasting change through local leadership and advocacy. Their team, led by women, focuses on empowering advocates and creating safe spaces for discussions in seven Asian countries.

Animal Alliance Asia's unique approach to farmed animal and vegan advocacy, focusing on cultural context and addressing gender issues, makes them stand out. Their efforts to empower women in rural India and their commitment to building a locally-led movement demonstrate their dedication to meaningful change.

Berkeley, US

Plant Futures Initiative equips students to become ethical leaders and advocates for a plant-centric future. Led by an all-women team, they teach students to align their passions with professions, fostering change on campus and beyond.

Plant Futures Initiative's commitment to empowering students, especially women, and promoting a plant-centric future sets them apart. Their emphasis on diversity in leadership and their belief in the transformative power of the next generation align perfectly with the values of Vegan Women Summit.

Brighton, UK

Viva! has been at the forefront of vegan activism for 30 years under the leadership of Juliet Gellatley. Their work extends to Uganda, highlighting the global impact of their advocacy.

Juliet Gellatley's leadership and Viva!'s dedication to promoting veganism as a choice that benefits animals, the planet, health, and more have earned them a place as a finalist. Their emphasis on supporting women-owned businesses and addressing inequalities in the animal agriculture industry is commendable.