Defend animals.

Change starts on your campus.

Our vision is the abolition of speciesism and exploitation of human and nonhuman animals.

Animal exploitation is a global problem. Change starts with you.

  • "I found the existing vegan groups at UT Austin lacked activism events. However, ASAP emerged as a dynamic force, growing activism while the other club became inactive. They trained and empowered me to become an activist. Thanks to ASAP's support, I secured a job in animal advocacy, utilizing my PR background to make a full-time impact for animals. As an LGBTQ individual, I also valued ASAP's welcoming and inclusive environment.

    Zack

  • David

    "As a PhD student in Math at Harvard, I was introduced to ASAP during Dr. Harsini’s lectures at Harvard and MIT. ASAP has been a tremendous source of motivation for animal activists in Boston, including myself. Through their organized and effective animal advocacy, which includes a range of outreach and educational events, I am thrilled to be part of creating positive change at Harvard."

    David

  • "I had no connection to veganism until Faraz and ASAP came along. I used to raise animals for Future Farmers of America! With their guidance, I transitioned to a vegan lifestyle and discovered alternative proteins. This experience inspired me to pursue a PhD in biomedical sciences, focusing on building affordable bioreactors for alternative protein production. ASAP's impact on my life has been transformative, and I am now dedicated to veganism as a scientist. It's amazing to see ASAP's chapter thriving at Texas Tech University after our previous animal advocacy group disbanded."

    Joey

  • "Discovering Faraz through social media was a turning point for me. I was so impressed that I invited him to speak for the MIT vegan club, which I had recently revived after the previous group became inactive. ASAP’s talk sparked a wave of new vegans and rekindled the fire within current advocates. Inspired by ASAP's mission to prevent animal rights groups from fading away, I'm now launching an ASAP chapter at MIT. Our goal is to create a strong community through impactful outreach and educational events, and work with the dining halls to make our campus 50% plant-based within two years."

    Tim

  • "Meeting Faraz during animal activism in NYC was a remarkable moment that changed the course of my life. Through our connection, Faraz recognized and appreciated my outreach skills, and he extended an opportunity for me to join the team at ASAP. It fills my heart with joy to know that my passion and abilities are valued, and that I have the privilege of working alongside like-minded individuals who share a deep commitment to animal liberation."

    Kimari

  • "Last spring, Dr. Harsini gave a lecture to Harvard students during the Food Transformation Course, about his path to starting ASAP and about the problem of animal suffering. It was one of the first times I had heard someone in a position of authority & credibility explicitly speak about violence against animals and its implication for humanity's ability to progress. He asked what has become one of the most influential questions in my studies: what does it mean for us as a species to look at the way we treat animals and allow that cruelty to continue? I think students are disturbed by animal suffering, experience much dissonance about it, and are looking for opportunities to process that deep discomfort. ASAP is meeting this need, and is tapping into immense potential for positive change for animals (human and non-human alike). It will be a privilege and joy to work with Dr. Harsini and ASAP this upcoming year to build a lasting community of animal advocates in Harvard."

    Lena

YOU are the
solution to the
world’s most pressing challenges:

We want YOU to lead the change in your university!

  • Animal exploitation

  • Hunger and malnutrition

  • Water scarcity

  • Climate change

  • Chronic illness

  • Pollution

  • Pandemics and zoonotic disease

  • Antibiotic resistance

  • Land scarcity

  • Deforestation

  • Species extinction

  • Food injustice

Imagine leading one of the most important movements in history on your campus!

Fighting animal oppression is one of the most important things you can do with your life.

ASAP provides a unified infrastructure for animal advocacy at colleges and universities.

How we do it:

  1. Outreach. We ensure a strong outreach presence on campuses to find and empower veg-curious and vegan students.

  2. Community, Education, and Empowerment. We build a supportive community, guide the next generation toward impactful careers, and offer educational seminars.

  3. Accessibility. We mentor students to transform their college dining halls, champion inclusive menus, and make plant-based foods more accessible.

Together, we can work to combat violent oppression!

Animal agriculture harms trillions of animals every year.

It impacts every life on this planet, including humans, and wreaks havoc on the environment.

Unfortunately, this injustice is often ignored. But you can change that!

Changing the world is possible. We’ve done it before.

Our leadership team brings 200+ years of combined experience in research, academia, medicine, environmental science, law, and advocacy.

Ready to take the next step?

Whether you want to contribute time, money, or other resources, we want to work with you.

Defending animals by transforming higher education.

Allied Scholars for Animal Protection trains current and future leaders: students, animal advocates, environmentalists, healthcare professionals, and more!

No matter your major or background, there is something you can do.

“Veganism allowed me to align my actions with my values, and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made.”

”My only regret? Not doing it sooner.”

— Dr. Faraz Harsini, Founder, CEO

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