HEART’s mission is to foster compassion & respect for all living beings & the environment by educating youth & teachers in humane education. Our goal is the infusion of humane education into all educational settings.
Our Vision of Humane Education
HEART’s vision of humane education encompasses human rights issues, animal welfare, environmental ethics, and character development. HEART encourages students to include all living beings and the environment in their “circle of compassion” by motivating them to do the following:
- Examine their cultural assumptions regarding the inherent value of all species and nature
- Explore their responsibility toward the earth and all living beings
- Connect their daily choices with their global impact
Our Programs
- Create better students, compassionate citizens and contributors to the greater community
- Foster a sense of responsibility for children to act upon their personal beliefs
- Cultivate empathy for animals, and as a result, decrease animal abuse in our society
- Encourage students to strive for a sustainable society while protecting natural resources and the environment
- Offer an effective way to reduce and prevent violence in school and at home
Upcoming Events & News
Humane Education workshops sponsored by the Institute for Humane Education
MOGO Workshop - Surry, ME
June 21, 2008 - 8:30 am to June 22, 2008 - 4:00 pm
MOGO Workshop - Farm Sanctuary (Watkins Glen, NY)
August 30, 2008 - 8:30 am to August 31, 2008 - 4:00 pm
Let your life reflect what truly matters to you. Discover ways to choose MOGO (the most good), act on what’s most important to you, and build a better world. Come to our life-transforming weekend MOGO workshop, that offers you:
· Dynamic activities that show you how to help people, animals, the environment and yourself all at the same time, bringing together everything you care about
· Practical tips for your daily decisions, volunteer work, and career, so you can implement change in any and all aspects of your life
· Like-minded people who will support and inspire you, building confidence in your ability to affect change
· Beautiful natural surroundings that provide the setting for new experiences, reaffirming your commitment to the earth and its inhabitants.