Krista Hiddema

Fundraising is often perceived primarily as a mechanism for generating financial resources necessary for the survival and growth of non-profit organizations, including those dedicated to vegan advocacy.

Esther the Wonder Pig: A Beacon of Love and Compassion

In early 2014, I had the extraordinary privilege of meeting Esther, a remarkable pig who, along with her dad, Steve, would go on to become not only a close friend but an inspiration that forever changed my life.

The Role of Disgust Imagery in Social Movements

Social movements have long resulted in both systems-level and individual changes that create a world more aligned with the ethical perspective of the current population.

Menstruation - What should the Movement be doing?

Before we go any further with this blog, menstruation is pronounced "mens-true-ation", not "mens-tration".

EmploymentKrista Valerie HiddemaFebruary 20, 2023leave, menstruation, women, employment, laws, Spain, menstrual leaveComment

Effective Altruism - Your Comments and Feedback and the Problems with Cage-Free Egg Campaigns

I would like to begin this blog by extending my deep and heartfelt thanks to so many of you who reached out to me following my last blog titled Effective Altruism

ActivismKrista Valerie HiddemaJanuary 24, 2023cage-free, eggs, effective altruism, EA, success, failure, animal rights, animal advocacy, truthComment

Effective Altruism - The Impact is Fear, Corruption and it is also not 'Good' for Animals

I have been speaking out about the problems of effective altruism (EA) in the animal advocacy movement (Movement) for many years

#ARMeToo – Is It Still Happening?

Are we supposed to believe the stories? Have we moved on? Should we move on? What does moving on even look like?

ActivismKrista Valerie HiddemaNovember 29, 2022ARMeToo, bullying, harassment, silence, workplace, safety, help, story Comments

AVA Was Magical!

I had decided not to attend AVA, but last minute, after chatting with a colleague, we decided to each jump on a plane and meet there.

ActivismKrista Valerie HiddemaOctober 24, 2022AVA, conference, activists, students, colleagues, animal rights, friends Comments

State of the Movement

I recently completed my doctoral dissertation by researching the state of the Farmed Animal Advocacy Movement (FAAM or Movement) in Canada and the United States . . .

Let's Talk About Menopause

Employers must not only work to create environments where discussing menopause is normalized, but they must also proactively support women who are experiencing symptoms of menopause . . .

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Starts with the Board of Directors

Unfortunately a lot of people think of non-profit boards as nothing more than figureheads . . .

How To Combat The Great Resignation

During these most unusual of times, let us stop and remember why we all do this work every day.

EmploymentKrista Valerie HiddemaJanuary 4, 2022Quit, resignation, animal advocacy, employee, handbook, policy, retention, work, satisfaction, non-profit, organization, growthComment