You're doing incredible work for animals, but you also need to protect that work. Whether you're handling sensitive undercover footage or coordinating campaigns, a security breach could disrupt your operations, compromise your strategy, or damage your organization's reputation.

Here’s how David handed off his FAST Manager role to an AI agent.

We recently got back from the Animal & Vegan Advocacy Summit (AVA) 2025 in L.A., and you know the drill – it's time to share our top takeaways so you can learn what we learned, even if you weren't there. Here are the three things that shifted our advocacy mindset this year.

We have some exciting news to share: Vegan Hacktivists has officially been recognized as an Environmental Partner of 1% for the Planet. This partnership connects us to a global network of over 4,800 businesses committed to donating at least 1% of their annual sales to environmental causes – but what equally excites us is what this recognition represents.

Exciting news! We're partnering with global grantmaker Thrive Philanthropy to better support organizations driving food systems change across Africa. The goal of this partnership is to strengthen funding for high-impact groups working on the ground. To make this possible, we’re leveraging Granti – a VH-built platform that streamlines grantmaking within the animal advocacy movement.

With digital tools like reverse image search, it’s easier than ever for copyright holders to track how you use images online. While this can be legitimate, it has also led to aggressive and sometimes even exploitative tactics. If you receive a copyright infringement notice, knowing how to respond is key.

We’re excited to introduce Granti V2—an update to the grantmaking platform we’ve built for the movement. It now features a revamped profile system that saves grantees time and gives funders easier access to key information, making the process faster and more seamless than ever.

We’re excited to introduce our new ebook: “Productivity for Animal Advocates”—a free resource to help you work smarter, not harder, and create more impact.

Let's get to know Michael Webermann, the newest addition to the team! This December, Michael joined Vegan Hacktivists part-time as the Strategic Initiatives Lead. His previous animal advocacy experience includes serving as Executive Director for both Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM) and ProVeg International U.S., as well as co-founding the Animal & Vegan Advocacy (AVA) Summit. Most recently, he served as a Regional Organizer on progressive political campaigns in the United States before returning to the nonprofit sector.

Advocacy is most effective when rooted in context. At AFAD 2024 in Hanoi, Vietnam, inspiring advocates from our movement shared insights on how tailoring strategies to reflect the audience’s context can unlock new opportunities to make an impact.

When it comes to deciding which platform to choose for building or moving your site, these two platforms come up in such conversations most often. If you're at a crossroads and unsure which platform to pick, you're not alone. In this blog post, we'll review the two platforms and see why one often comes out ahead of the other!

Going to AVA is like discovering a great vegan restaurant. And this isn’t about food. Stay with us. It’s about the experience. The second you leave either of these, you think to yourself, “Wow, I can’t wait to go back there again!” With the restaurant, it could have been the extensive menu that got you intrigued to return, or maybe some particular dish that you felt excited to order again. It could have been the vibe or the people the restaurant attracts.

Perhaps you're new to AI, or you've tried it without much success, or perhaps you're looking for ways to advance the way you use it. Either way, we've got you covered. Recently, our Executive Director James Morgan shared insights on this hot topic at the Vegan and Animal Rights Conference in Manchester, UK. We've outlined the top tips from his talk that you'll be able integrate into your daily advocacy today.

We've joined forces with ProVeg Incubator to find the most innovative and impactful AI ideas in our movement. Seeing AI ideas slowly emerge in our movement and knowing how the agricultural industry has already implemented AI in its operations, we realized it was time to step in and offer our support to level the playing field. We've been on the lookout for the movement's most creative minds to transform the food system and change the lives of animals.

This month, we're diving into the story of the voice behind the content from Vegan Hacktivists and Violet Studios. Meet Gabrielė, VH's Communications Director! Originally from Lithuania, Gabrielė now travels the world and advocates for animals by spreading the word to help other organizations help animals. Dive in to discover the challenges Gabrielė has encountered since joining VH, what could have prompted her to embrace veganism earlier, and what led her to a career in communications!

On our 5th anniversary here at Vegan Hacktivists, we're proud to introduce Violet Studios — our sister organization dedicated to elevating branding and design in the animal protection movement.

Whether you’re an animal advocate or a funder of the cause, you'll probably agree that navigating the world of grants can be a hassling experience. Grantees often grapple with tracking applications, updating financial information, and managing ongoing communications with funders. On the flip side, funders face their own set of challenges, such as accessing grantee information and managing applications across multiple platforms. This is why we’re excited to introduce Granti – a platform to simplify the process of grant management.

Are you looking to make a difference for the animals? We have plenty of ideas for you – actually, more than just a few! Check out our latest project, "Today For Animals", and sign up today so that we can all be active changemakers for the animals, today and everyday.

Technology can be a game-changer for social movements, and the animal protection movement is no exception. In this blog post, we explore our recent study about the ways our movement leverages technology.

ADP has provided free legal counsel to over 300 animal protection nonprofits over a span of seven years. Through these partnerships, we've come to realize the unwavering commitment of these nonprofits towards their cause. However, their passion alone isn't enough to drive long-lasting change.