Level Up Your Advocacy With Courses in Animal Ethics and Plant-Based Living

Aditi Sharma April 9, 2026

Mercy For Animals has teamed up with Arihanta Institute to offer an incredible opportunity to gain vital knowledge on animal ethics, plant-based living, and more while supporting Mercy For Animals’ work at the same time. This is your chance to turn personal learning into powerful action and unlock the skills you need to become the most effective advocate you can be.

As a dedicated Mercy For Animals supporter, you can access a selection of courses offered by Arihanta Institute at a special discounted rate. Sign up using our special link or use the coupon code MERCYFORANIMALS to begin your learning journey today. A portion of your payment directly supports Mercy For Animals’ mission to create a kinder food system for animals, people, and the planet. 

About the Courses

Arihanta Institute’s courses combine culture, philosophy, and sustainability, encouraging people to see plant-based living as more than just a food choice, but a moral commitment to creating a kinder world.

Featured Courses

  • Veganism in Pop Culture (Course 1019): Discover how the vegan lifestyle is woven into films, music, and media, and see how pop culture can inspire change and empathy.
  • Feeding the World: Toward a Plant-Based Food System (Course 1016): Explore how transitioning to plant-based food systems can feed communities, protect the environment, and create a kinder future.
  • Foundations of Animal Ethics (Course 1020): Dive into the roots of animal ethics and discover why compassion is at the heart of justice for all beings.

More Courses to Explore

Beyond these, there are plenty of additional thought-provoking courses to choose from, like:

  • Beasts & Beliefs: Animals and the Origins of Vegetarianism in the Ancient West
  • Compassionate Food Systems for Planetary Healing
  • Animal Sanctuary: Solutions in Nonviolence
  • Animal-Centered Design
  • Jain Dharma and Animal Advocacy

Each course is led by knowledgeable scholars and advocates who offer fresh takes on ethics, sustainability, and kindness.

Why Your Learning Is Crucial

Gaining a deeper understanding of animal advocacy and plant-based living equips us to champion animal protection and drive positive change in our communities. 

About Arihanta Institute

Arihanta Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization dedicated to advancing the Jain principles of non-violence (ahiṃsā) and compassion (karuṇā). Its courses on animal advocacy, veganism, and ethical living empower people to create a kinder, more sustainable world.

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