– Vegetarian Organizations:
– International Vegetarian Union (IVU) and Vegan World Alliance (VWA) are the biggest organizations.
– IVU and VWA act as umbrella organizations.
– ProVeg, based in Berlin, serves as an umbrella for all ProVeg organizations.
– Viva! Health is a notable vegetarian organization.
– Swissveg has had milestones in its history.
– Publications by Vegetarian Organizations:
– “What is Vegetarianism?” (1886).
– “Shelleys Vegetarianism” (1891).
– “Behind the Scenes in Slaughter-Houses” (1892).
– “Why I Am a Vegetarian” (1895).
– “Figs or Pigs?” by Carol J. Adams.
– Notable Figures in Vegetarianism:
– Bertrand P. Allinson.
– Ernest Bell.
– Rynn Berry.
– Helen Nearing.
– Howard Williams.
– Vegetarian Advocates and Authors:
– Nava Atlas.
– Mayim Bialik.
– Gypsy Boots.
– BOSH! authors.
– Carol J. Adams.
– Chefs and Cookbook Authors:
– Nava Atlas.
– Mayim Bialik.
– Gypsy Boots.
– BOSH! authors.
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This is a list of vegetarian or vegan organizations. Vegetarian organizations are located in numerous locations and regions around the globe. Their main goal is to promote vegetarianism among the public and to support and link individuals and organizations that practice, promote or endorse vegetarianism.
The biggest vegetarian organizations are the International Vegetarian Union (IVU) and Vegan World Alliance (VWA), which act as a connecting umbrella organization.
| Name (English / local (abbreviation)) | Founded | Region served | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Vegan Society (AVS) | 1960 |  United States |
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| Christian Vegetarian Association (CVA) | 1999 |  World |
Founded in the United States |
| Dutch Society for Veganism / Nederlandse Vereniging voor Veganisme (NVV) | 1978 |  Netherlands |
Previously known as Veganistenkring and Vereniging Veganisten Organisatie |
| Earthsave | 1988 | United States Canada |
|
| European Vegetarian Union (EVU) | 1988 |  Europe |
Founded in the Netherlands, currently based in Austria |
| French Vegetarian Society / Sociéte végétarienne de France (FVS) | 1882 |  France |
Founded in Paris, dissolved in 1921. |
| Hare Krishna Food for Life | 1974 | World |
Founded in India, currently based in Slovenia |
| International Vegetarian Union (IVU) | 1908 | World |
Founded in Germany, currently based in the UK |
| Jewish Veg | 1975 |  North America |
Previously known as Jewish Vegetarians of North America |
| North American Vegetarian Society (NAVS) | 1974 | North America |
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| Peepal Farm | 2014 |  India |
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| Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) | 1985 | United States |
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| ProVeg Germany / ProVeg Deutschland | 1892 |  Germany |
Founded as Vegetarierbund Deutschland (VEBU), renamed in 2017 when joining ProVeg International |
| ProVeg Netherlands / ProVeg Nederland | 2011 | Netherlands |
Founded as Viva Las Vega's (VLV), renamed in 2018 when joining ProVeg International |
| ProVeg International | 2017 | World |
Based in Berlin, serves as umbrella of all ProVeg organisations. |
| Swissveg | 1993 |  Switzerland |
Known as Schweizerische Vereinigung für Vegetarismus until 2014 |
| The Vegan Society | 1944 | World |
Founded and based in the UK |
| Tibetan Volunteers for Animals (TVA) | 2000 |  China India |
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| Toronto Vegetarian Association (TVA) | 1945 | Canada |
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| Vegan Awareness Foundation | 1995 | United States |
Also known as Vegan Action |
| Vegan Outreach | 1993 | United States |
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| Vegan Prisoners Support Group (VPSG) | 1994 |  United Kingdom |
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| Vegetarian Society | 1847 | United Kingdom |
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| Vegetarian Society (Singapore) (VSS) | 1999 |  Singapore |
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| Viva! Health | 1994 | United Kingdom |
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| World Esperantist Vegetarian Association / Tutmonda Esperantista Vegetarana Asocio (TEVA) | 1908 | World |
Founded in Germany |