This is what compassionate strength looks like.
A global vegan movement redefining masculinity through action and stewardship.
— Monthly gatherings. Visible action. Brothers driving change.
What’s at Stake
Cultural Conditioning
Boys are taught early that empathy is weakness and meat is strength. This myth shapes generations of men who feel pressured to hide compassion — creating barriers to authentic connection, growth, and leadership.
The Men’s Health Crisis
From prostate cancer to diabetes and heart disease, diets heavy in meat, dairy, and eggs damage men’s health. Yet mainstream men’s health organisations ignore these links, keeping men trapped in preventable suffering.
The Vegan Movement Barrier
Right now, veganism feels invisible, lonely, or “off-limits” for many men. This cultural hurdle is one of the biggest brakes on the movement’s growth. Making compassionate strength visible and aspirational changes everything.
Mental Health & Violence
Men are suffering silently — rising suicide rates, suppressed compassion, and cycles of violence. Slaughterhouse workers face PTSD levels comparable to war veterans, showing how disconnection devastates entire communities.
This Is How We Lead Together
Start or Lead A Local Chapter
Find your city’s VeganMen Steward chapter – or lead the way and start one. Here you’ll connect with other vegan men who share your values, ready to take visible action in your community.
Show Up Once a Month
Every chapter gathers monthly – not just for talk, but for service. Beach cleanups, tree planting, sanctuary support, community meals. One action, once a month, creating visible impact.
Take Part in Global Events
From Steward Saturdays to the Annual Stewards Summit, you’ll stand shoulder-to-shoulder with men worldwide. Local action becomes a global movement when we act together.
Lead and Support
Leadership here is shared, not owned. Rotate into Steward Lead roles, or show up to contribute as a brother. Both paths strengthen your chapter and the movement.
Join as a Founding Steward
A new story of masculinity starts here. Step forward as a Founding Steward and help shape the future of this movement.
Be part of the first wave!
Founding Chapters
London, GB
Seeking local Stewards
Melbourne, AU
Seeking one Steward Lead
Berlin, DE
Seeking Steward Leads
Los Angeles, US
Seeking Steward Leads
Portland, US
Seeking Steward Leads
Lisbon, PT
Seeking Steward Leads
Barcelona, ES
Seeking Steward Leads
Mexico City, MX
Seeking Steward Leads
Ho Chi Minh City, VN
Seeking Steward Leads
New York City, US
Seeking Steward Leads
Don’t see your city? Join as Founding Steward and lead a chapter.
Our Code
1. Compassion is Strength
We reject the myth that empathy is weakness. True strength is the courage to align our actions with our values of compassion and justice.
2. Service Before Status
We measure ourselves not by dominance or consumption, but by the positive impact we create for animals, the planet, and human society.
3. Stewardship, Not Ownership
We are Stewards of our chapters, our communities, and our world. Leadership is shared, rotated, and never about control.
4. Brotherhood Without Borders
We support each other as equals – across cities, cultures, and backgrounds. What unites us is stronger than what divides us.
5. Visible Action Matters
We don’t hide in the shadows or behind screens. We show up, act together, and make compassionate masculinity visible to the world.
6. Sanctuary Support
We recognize sanctuaries as living symbols of animal liberation and a key element of the vegan movement. We commit to their protection and flourishing.
7. Integrity in All Things
No shortcuts, no exploitation, no compromises on values. We hold ourselves accountable and expect the same from each other.
Join as a Founding Steward
A new story of masculinity starts here. Step forward as a Founding Steward and help shape the future of this movement.
Be part of the first wave!