Whether you prefer to attend online, on the phone, or in-person, we offer a range of events to suit all animal advocates. Scroll down to join an event!
Activist Appreciation Month
We celebrate Activist Appreciation Month in February with special programs to provide extra emotional and spiritual resources for you! Our 2025 program offers opportunities to heal your activist heart with virtual and in-person events, activist spotlights and tributes, and a mini-grant award. Please join our 9th annual celebration: www.idausa.org/ActivistMonth
Sustainable Activism Webinars
Learn activist tips and tools to practice self-care, community care, and maintain sustainable activism with experts in the field. Watch our webinars here.
Vegan Mentor Support Group
2nd Monday Every Month, 4 - 5 p.m. PT
Whether you're new to veganism and could use support, or you've been vegan for years, join our monthly mentorship group for guidance and community. Together, we'll explore how to navigate social pressure and tense situations, maintain vibrant health on a plant-based vegan diet, understand the ethics and urgency of veganism, stay inspired and motivated, and speak up for animals. Facilitated by our Farmed Animals Campaign Coordinator Lia Wilbourn and our Campaigns Director Lisa Levinson who bring years of experience and passion for animal rights, health, and sustainability.
Register for free: www.idausa.org/VeganSupport
Vegan Spirituality Online Gatherings
2nd Thursday Every Other Month, 5 - 6 p.m. PT
Explore veganism as a spiritual practice with co-hosts Campaigns Director Lisa Levinson and “Peace to All Beings” author Judy Carman with guest speakers, group discussions, and guided meditations. Together Lisa and Judy co-founded our Interfaith Vegan Coalition.
Register for free: www.idausa.org/VeganSpirituality
Catch up - watch our replays.
Carnivores Anonymous Online Meetings
Explore Carnivores Anonymous, our free, psychiatrist-developed 12-step program supporting and providing strategies to help you maintain optimum health, lose weight, reverse chronic illness and tackle food addiction while adopting a plant-based lifestyle. Watch inspiring speakers share their vegan stories here.
Animal Activist Online Support Groups
4th Thursday Every Month, 5 - 6 p.m. PT
Discuss burnout, self-care, compassion fatigue, infighting, anger, grief, depression, communicating with non-activists, and other activist concerns. Facilitated by our Campaigns Director and Animal Chaplain Lisa Levinson and Development Specialist Mary Essency. Participate in this free, confidential support group by phone, smart phone, or computer.
Register for free: www.idausa.org/SupportGroups
Join our Animal Activist Online Support Group on Facebook.
Watch one-minute Sustainable Activism video tips.
Vegan Spirituality Gatherings
Join free, monthly gatherings to explore veganism as a spiritual practice through discussions, speaker presentations, guided meditations, outings, vegan potlucks, ceremonies, rituals, and more.
Search Meetup or Facebook to find a Vegan Spirituality Gathering near you. Active groups are located in New York City, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles.
Contact veganspirituality@idausa.org to start one in your area.
