Rescue & Protect Animals in Rural Uganda

Dear Donors, 

We are deeply grateful to all our supporters and partners who have stood with us since the launch of our Transition Program for Former Slaughterhouse Workers. Your belief in this mission is creating real, lasting change—for both people and animals.

Project Overview & Progress

In partnership with Plenty Food International, we launched this initiative to support 35 former slaughterhouse workers in transitioning to sustainable, plant-based livelihoods.

We are excited to share that:

• Over 50% of the project has been successfully completed
• We have conducted educational conferences and training sessions
• Participants are learning how to grow food organically, without harming animals or using animal-based inputs

These sessions are equipping individuals with practical skills and a renewed sense of purpose.

Empowering New Livelihoods 

We recognized that participants have different starting points, so we tailored our support:

For participants with land:

• Provided hands-on training in organic farming
• Distributed seeds and farming tools (such as hoes)
• Trained farmers to produce organic manure to improve soil fertility

For participants without land:

• Established roadside vegetable stands, especially supporting women
• Offered guidance on how to build daily income through vegetable sales
• Helped transition away from selling animals to plant-based commerce

So far, we have:

• Supported at least 40 farmers directly with seeds and essentials
• Expanded our reach to 100 farmers supported each planting season

Promote food security through plant-based agriculture

Encourage communities to adopt sustainable, cruelty-free farming practices

Reduce dependence on animal-based livelihoods

Partnerships & Support

We are proud to share that our work continues to gain recognition:

• Received a $500 grant from the Well Fed World organization
• Funds are being used to provide seeds and expand farmer support
• Ongoing collaboration with advocacy and policy groups such as:
• Thrive Africa
• We The Free (Animal Rights Movement) 

Advocacy & Community Engagement

Beyond farming, we are actively raising awareness:

• Organized a community picnic in collaboration with We The Free
• Conducted street outreach campaigns advocating for animal rights
• Held meetings with partner organizations to promote plant-based policies

These efforts strengthen our mission to speak for voiceless animals while empowering communities.

New Milestone: Our Official Website 

We are excited to officially announce the launch of our website:
ethicalveganscommunity.org

This platform will help us:

• Share updates and impact stories
• Connect with supporters worldwide
• Expand our reach and advocacy efforts

Gratitude to Our Supporters

To everyone who contributed through GlobalGiving and GoFundMe—thank you. Your generosity is directly transforming lives, enabling sustainable livelihoods, and protecting animals.

What’s Next

• Monitor and document first harvests
• Share photos and videos with donors
• Expand support to more farmers
• Continue advocacy for plant-based living and policies

With much appreciation,
Brenda, President and Founder, Ethical Vegan’s Community Team

Links:

• Ethical Vegan's Community