The eighth annual Taking Action for Animals Conference will be held in Washington, D.C., from July 27th through July 30th. The 2012 TAFA Conference will include workshops on a wide range of topics, including becoming a citizen lobbyist, fundraising for nonprofits, and harnessing the media to communicate effectively for animals.
Guest speakers include prominent figures in the animal advocacy movement, including MFA’s Executive Director Nathan Runkle, New York Times bestselling author Kathy Freston, and Headline News’ Jane Velez-Mitchell.
2012 TAFA sponsors include Mercy For Animals, ASPCA, Big Cat Rescue and Farm Sanctuary, to name just a few.
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In addition, animal advocates from across the country will converge in Washington, D.C., for the annual Animal Rights National Conference, from August 2nd through August 5th. Complete with nearly 80 acclaimed speakers representing 60 organizations, this is the world’s longest-running animal advocacy symposium.
Over 100 inspiring and informative workshops and training sessions will be presented on topics ranging from animals and the law, grassroots activism, vegan campaigns, personal skill building, and updates on national efforts to protect animals used for fur, food, and vivisection. Delicious vegan cuisine and cruelty-free shopping opportunities also await attendees.
Several Mercy For Animals representatives will present on various issues at the conference, including MFA’s undercover investigations, advertisement campaigns, and grassroots outreach, and legal issues.
Other noteworthy speakers include Gene Bauer and Bruce Friedrich of Farm Sanctuary, New York Times bestselling author Victoria Moran, and Jenny Brown of Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary.
For all of the exciting conference details, and to register for the event, visit ARConference.org.
