Inspiring teenagers to care about animals and eat with compassion – that’s what former Mr. Universe Billy Simmonds just recently set out to achieve with an audience of 170 students at his former high school in Queensland, Australia.

Billy is our Strength in Kindness ambassador, and like a passionate advocate for both animals and humans, Billy speaks from his heart. At a recent speech, he discussed the importance of critical thinking when it comes to popular food marketing, as well as health and nutrition on a vegan diet. He also spoke about the environmental price of animal agriculture, and the horrific suffering of farmed animals which is hidden from the public eye.

The students listened intently to what Billy had to say, and although parts of his speech were hard to confront, they thanked him for opening their eyes and empowering them with the truth.

Billy ended his speech with a powerful quote which  he believes is fast becoming a reality as millennials have increased access to knowledge about health, the environment, and the power to make informed choices.

“I can’t believe they used to eat animals”- Future Generations

For further information or to check if Billy can bring Strength in Kindness to an Australian school near you, please visit www.idausa.org/StrengthInKindness

All talks are 100% free for Australian High Schools and covers Australian Curriculum years 9-12 Health Physical Education content: Food and Nutrition (FN), Health Benefits of Physical Activity (HBPA), and Mental Health and Well-being (MH).