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Vegetarian for Life Care Award: Record your Vegetarian Life Stories with Beyondhood

At Beyondhood, every life story holds immense value; capturing those stories is a priceless gift that can be passed down through generations. Stories are more than just memories; they are legacies that connect us to our past and inspire us in our present. 

In this spirit, we partnered with Vegetarian for Life, the UK's leading authority on diet and healthy living advice for older vegans and vegetarians. We are excited to support care settings in creating their unique life story recordings centred around their journey with vegetarianism or veganism. 

Together, Beyondhood and Vegetarian for Life aim to empower older adults to reflect on and share their personal experiences, motivations, and challenges within the vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. These stories will serve as lasting tributes, not just to individual journeys, but also to the evolving culture of plant-based living. 

What is The Vegetarian for Life Care Award?

To support the central role of food in the lives of older vegans and vegetarians, Vegetarian for Life offers the Vegetarian for Life Care Award, an all-year-round grant designed to support initiatives that will enhance the quality of life of older vegans and vegetarians. 

How to apply? 

Step 1: Visit the Vegetarian for Life Care Award website and review the 'Criteria' section to ensure that you or your organisation meet the eligibility requirements.

Step 2: Request an application form by emailing info@vegetarianforlife.org.uk or contacting the charity at 0161 257 0887. Complete the simple application form, outlining your project and how you intend to use the fund to enhance the quality of life for vegan and vegetarian residents by recording their life stories.

Step 3: Once you receive the funding, contact Beyondhood at gobeyondelderhood@gmail.com to begin recording your vegetarian or vegan life stories.

Award Details:

 

• Applications are accepted year-round.
• Open to both individuals and organizations.
• Grants range from £25 to £1,000.
• You will be notified of the outcome via email within one month of applying.
• Multiple awards are granted throughout the year, provided the criteria are met by multiple applicants.

 

Why apply? 

Research shows that a vegetarian or vegan diet can improve heart health, reduce chronic disease risks, and boost longevity. On a larger scale, plant-based eating lowers the environmental impact by conserving water, cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and protecting biodiversity.

Beyond science, personal stories reveal how lives are transformed through plant-based choices. At Beyondhood, we aim to preserve these narratives, inspiring others to see the global and personal benefits of small lifestyle changes.

Our partnership with Vegetarian for Life allows us to combine our expertise in storytelling with a focus on enhancing the quality of life for these individuals, recognising veganism and vegetarianism as integral to their ethical, spiritual, and philosophical beliefs. Stay tuned for our social media events during National Vegetarian Week (Oct1-7th, 2024)

Apply for the Care Award today. Let’s celebrate the stories that make a difference—one story at a time. Click here to apply now!

About Beyondhood

Beyondhood records life stories, allowing storytellers to leave a lasting legacy by sharing their experiences and wisdom with the next generations.

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