Vegetarian Society (Singapore)

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Founded 1999 Location Singapore Key people George Jacobs		Focus Vegetarianism Area served Singapore
Slogan Promote vegetarianism among the public and support and link individuals and organizations that practise, promote or endorse vegetarianism

Vegetarian Society (Singapore) or VSS is a non-profit, non-denominational organisation. The Singapore registered charity established in 1999 to "Promote vegetarianism among the public and support and link individuals and organizations that practise, promote or endorse vegetarianism". VSS is the largest community for Vegetarianism, Veganism or any form of Semi-vegetarianism in Singapore. Promoting plant-based diet is one of the main goals.

VSS is a member of the IVU and the Asian Vegetarian Union (AVU) to synchronize within the global context.

History

Formed in 1999

Web presence since 15 September 2006

Registered charity

Member of the International Vegetarian Union

Past-Events

January 2007: 1st Southeast Asia Vegetarian Congress 2007, Batam, Indonesia

Publications

July 2015: Going green for life, Food confidential in the Singapore Press Holdings, a interview with Dr. George Jacobs.

July 2015: In an open letter in the Straight Times VSS explains how changing to a plant based diet could reduce Greenhouse gas by 2030 which is a goal by the United Nations.

April 2015: More choices for Vegetarians in the Singapore Press Holdings with President George Jacobs and Secretary Pauline Menezes

Campaigns

2010: Helped to start Veggie Thursday, a project of 25+ Singapore organisations. Veggie Thursday promotes increased consumption of plant based foods.

2014: “Why Love One But Eat The Other?” Campaign

Notable people and alumni

George Jacobs, President of VSS, served from 2003 - 2012 and again from: 2015-

References

Vegetarian Society (Singapore) Wikipedia

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