Our Impact
APEX exists to activate BIPOC animal rights advocates.
We take a radical yet inviting approach to activism which examines the fundamental and interconnected causes of oppression against both animals and BIPOC communities.
Our outreach efforts and materials have been created with this goal in mind, and we are thrilled at the positive reaction we have received from followers and supporters both within and outside animal rights spaces.
ANNUAL REPORTS
2024 was the year APEX deepened its commitment to community impact. We provided training for our advocacy community, held space for members to process and express grief amidst global conflicts, and facilitated meaningful conversations on intersectional animal advocacy, including dialogues across South Africa.
As we reflect on 2024, it is clear that this year was monumental in shaping our mission and reinforcing our values.
Past Reports
OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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We developed and executed Pre-Animal Activist Week, the first direct training on anti-speciesism and animal liberation for BIPOC social justice advocates.
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We collaborated with local community leaders and the municipal government in DeKalb County, Georgia to shut down a slaughterhouse that was operating illegally. The shuttering of this slaughterhouse saves the lives of more than 100 animals per month and spares the community the environmental and psychological consequences related to being in proximity to slaughterhouses. Having achieved this victory, we retired our No Backyard Slaughter campaign.
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We created new outreach tools, such as the BIPOC Animal Activism Starter Guide, specifically tailored to BIPOC activist experiences and concerns which will be released in early 2024.
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We participated in or hosted more than 30 events including protests, lectures, public appearances, online community events, etc.
OUR PROGRAMS
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P.A.A.W. is a week-long training event for six BIPOC activists hosted in Atlanta and offered at no cost to attendees. All expenses (lodging, flights, plant-based meals, etc.) are covered entirely by APEX to ensure accessibility to all participants regardless of ability to pay. Attendees must apply to be invited to the event, demonstrating a history of social justice advocacy and an interest in veganism and anti-speciesist ethics. Activities include daily training sessions with established BIPOC animal liberation activists who understand the unique challenges faced by minoritized individuals and groups in white-dominated spaces. Throughout the week, attendees received informed instruction on meaningful approaches to animal activism, including grassroots activism, street activism, workshops, and curating veganism at the personal level in a way that is sustainable and joyful.
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Written from the perspective of collective liberation and rooted in the knowledge that animal exploitation in the modern world is the direct and intended result of the co-mingling forces of capitalism and white supremacy, APEX has developed a concise activism starter guide for BIPOC activists detailing strategies and resources readers can use when engaged in animal advocacy. It is our hope that this guide will provide a meaningful counter to the history of the U.S. animal rights movement’s centering of white bodies and identities while failing to develop organizing strategies that address heightened police scrutiny and violence directed at Black and Brown bodies.
OUR FINANCES
This is a brief overview of our finances from 2024 and we invite you to view our 990 via the IRS this year for more details on our finances.
2024 Income: $170,140.43
A 2024 Funds from grants and donations: $139,160.53
B 2023 Carryover: $30,979.90
2024 Expenses:
A Staff & Professional Contractor Services: $149,303.15
B Travel: $10,703.75
C Events & Miscellaneous: $10,133.53
Thank you to our Partners & Patreon Supporters!
We could not do the work we do without you!
OUR THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
APEX’s social media accounts saw tremendous growth in 2024, nearly tripling our following on Instagram, which is our primary platform. This success was largely attributed to APEX’s commitment to amplifying its radical voice within the animal rights space. We fearlessly addressed necessary but contentious topics, despite the potential for backlash.
Our content throughout the year tackled critical issues of injustice and oppression, including the ongoing atrocities in Palestine and Sudan, as well as the existential threats posed by zoonotic diseases and the climate catastrophe, both deeply rooted in nonhuman exploitation.
