Links

• Other animal protection organisations and networks
• Animal education resources
• (Inter-)Governmental portals and international education programmes

 

Other animal protection organisations and networks

Advocates for Animals
UK organisation campaigning against animal abuse and encouraging people to change their relationship with animals from one of exploitation/harm to one of respect and compassion.  They promote the protection of animals through investigations, campaigns, and public education.
http://www.advocatesforanimals.org.uk/

Animal Aid
Campaigns against animal abuse, and promotes a cruelty-free lifestyle. The Education Department runs a free school speakers service, plus offering a range of materials for teachers and pupils.  Resources include videos/DVDs, Student Activities (lesson plans and worksheets), factsheets and information booklets, campaign leaflets and posters. Most of these are free to teachers.
http://www.animalaid.org.uk/h/n/EDUCATION/

Animal Club
Animal Club is a national network of clubs around Australia created by Voiceless, the fund for animals. Animal Clubs inspire and encourage schools and students to get active for animal protection and to develop and foster the values, knowledge, understanding and skills needed to protect animals.
http://www.animalclub.org.au/

Animal Behaviour Society (ABS)
The Animal Behavior Society's Education Committee was formed to promote quality instruction and training in the area of animal behavior. This section of the Animal Behavior Society's website is maintained by the Animal Behavior Society Education Committee.  For resources and links: http://www.animalbehavior.org/ABS/Education/  

Animals in Mind (AiM)
A registered charity founded in 1996 in response to the growing number of people that have problem pets and dogs that were being re-homed or destroyed due to behaviour problems. Educates owners on behaviour problems to help reduce this problem.
http://www.animalsinmind.org.uk/

Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB)
European society promoting the study of animal behaviour.  Runs workshops, conferences and funds research and the education website: Feedback online
http://asab.icapb.ed.ac.uk/

Association of Professional Humane Educators
APHE provides professional development opportunities and networking for educators who promote humane attitudes toward people, animals and the environment.
http://www.aphe.org/

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
Aimed at teachers and Education professionals, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has developed its Education Pack - 3Rs for 4Rs, for teachers of Foundation Stage through to Key Stages 1 & 2.  It is available on an interactive CD.
http://www.battersea.org.uk/help_advice/education_for_teachers/our_education_resources/index.html

Born Free Foundation (U.K.)
The Born Free Foundation is an international wildlife charity working to prevent cruelty, alleviate suffering and encourage everyone to treat all individual animals with respect.  For amazing facts about some of the animals Born Free works to protect, download their Kids Go Wild factsheets.
http://www.bornfree.org.uk/kids-go-wild/

Caring Fields Animal Sanctuary
The Education Center hosts a variety of customized humane education programs for children and seminars for adults, for free or at low costs. More than 6,000 people were reached through Caring Fields education programs in the first 18 months following the opening of the education center in 2006.
http://www.caringfields.org/Educ.html

Cats Protection
One of Cats Protection's main aims is to make information about cat welfare and care available to all, including young people. They provide Education Packs for teachers and work with youth organisations.
http://www.cats.org.uk/learn/index.asp

Compassion in World Farming (CIWF)
CIWF’s aim is to end factory farming systems and all other practices, technologies and trades which impose suffering on farmed animals. CIWF produces a range of educational resources, available either free or competitively priced. Most can be downloaded free from the website.
http://www.ciwf.org.uk/education/index.html

Compassionate Action Institute:
The Compassionate Action Institute created the “pleasebekind” website to provide information on a variety of animal issues to people around the world.
http://www.pleasebekind.com/edu.html

Dogs Trust
UK’s largest dog welfare charity. This site has a variety of downloadable resources linked to the National Curriculum. Additionally, they will do school visits in Wales, Northern Ireland, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Dublin and The North East and North West of England to deliver talks to children about responsible dog ownership and safety around dogs. Please visit the website at
http://www.learnwithdogs.co.uk/

Education for Nature Vietnam (ENV)
ENV was established in 2000 as Vietnam’s first non-governmental organization focused on conservation of nature and wildlife.  Their mission is to foster greater understanding amongst the public about the need to protect Vietnam’s rich natural heritage and the living world.
http://www.envietnam.org/

Global Help Foundation
Global Help Foundation is working in Nicaragua to address animal welfare issues in a number of ways, including disaster management response and animal welfare education. For more information on their work, see their website at: http://www.globalhelpfoundation.org

The Humane Education Trust
The Humane Education Trust is dedicated to rekindling the spirit of care and respect for all life. Educators can order education materials to support the teaching of humane education and animal welfare in schools.
http://www.animal-voice.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=73&Itemid=64

Humane Educators Reaching Out
Humane Educators Reaching Out aims to focus HE programmes in areas with high risk of animal abuse or violence. They offer free or low cost humane education programs. They also have a kids’ newsletter available on their site. Visit their site to learn more: http://www.humaneeducatorsreachingout.com/.

Humane Society Youth (formerly NAHEE)
Humane Society youth is the youth education affiliate of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). A non-profit organization, their work is supported by the Adopt-a-Classroom program, private grants, charitable donations, and allocations from The HSUS. 
http://www.humanesocietyyouth.org
Lesson plans for various age levels are available at: http://www.humanesocietyyouth.org/resources/LessonPlans.asp

Humane Teen
The teenage youth site of the Humane Society Youth http://www.humaneteen.org, including the Humane High School, which offers video clips, career information, free online courses, and animal protection fact sheets. Visit Humane High School at http://www.humaneteen.org/?q=node/706. The course is very popular and more will be added shortly.

Institute for Humane Education (IHE)
The Institute for Humane Education (IHE) is a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to creating a humane world through humane education. IHE offers a Humane Education Certificate Program (HECP) and a Masters in Humane Education.
http://humaneeducation.org/home

International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organisations (IAHAIO)
IAHAIO, the International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations, was founded in 1990 to gather together national associations and related organizations interested in advancing the understanding and appreciation of the link between animals and humans.
http://www.iahaio.org/

League Against Cruel Sports (LACS)
Established in 1924, the League campaigns to end to all animal suffering in the name of 'sport'. Their Education Programme provides teachers with non-biased, stimulating educational resources that will form the basis for successful lessons. 
http://www.league.org.uk/content.asp?CategoryID=1495

Marine Conservation Society (MCS)
UK Charity dedicated to the protection of the marine environment and its wildlife. Education dept organises the Cool Seas Roadshow, the MCS Coastal Challenge and Juvenile Frenzy, plus providing educational resources on balloon release, the marine world and marine wildlife threats.
http://www.mcsuk.org/

The Monkey Sanctuary
For over 40 years, the Monkey Sanctuary in south eastern England has worked to promote the welfare, conservation and survival of South American primates. They aim to end the primate trade and abuse of captive primates, as well as promote the rehabilitation of captive primates and preservation of wild primates. They also offer free educational resources as well as on-site talks and workshops to teach students about primates and their work. To learn more, please visit their website at: http://www.monkeysanctuary.co.uk/

National Councils of SPCAs South Africa
Animal Care and Sensitivity education furthers the sole object of the NSPCA, that is, to prevent cruelty, by addressing the core problem: lack of animal care education and knowledge.
http://www.nspca.co.za/page.aspx?Id=13&CateId=13&Category=Education

The National Humane Education Society (NHES)
NHES provides humane education, rescue and relief assistance for animals, as well as screened adoption services. Through the Humane Education Department, they provide educational presentations to all ages and information services to members as well as to the general public.
http://www.nhes.org/

The Pegasus Foundation
The Pegasus Foundation works to improve animal welfare through effective grantmaking and education in the United States, the Caribbean, Native American lands and Kenya.
http://www.pegasusfoundation.org/

Peoples Dispensary For Sick Animals (PDSA)
PDSA cares for the pets of needy people by providing free veterinary services to their sick and injured animals and by promoting responsible pet ownership.  The PDSA schools website contains educational activities and resources for ages 5-14.
http://www.schoolspdsa.org.uk/

PETA Foundation
The PETA Foundation is a registered charity committed to helping end animal suffering by providing all people – from legislators to children – with information.
www.petaf.org.uk

Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA)
The RSPCA animal welfare education department aims to further understanding of the principles and practice of animal welfare education. It enables participants to produce animal welfare education materials and resources suitable for the school curriculum in their country.
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Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
UK charity working to secure a healthy environment for birds and wildlife.  Participates in education about birds and their environment.  Details about RSPB educational programmes and resources, including the ‘Living Classrooms’ field teaching scheme are available. 
http://www.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/teaching/

SAFE (New Zealand)
Professional, NCEA-compatible resources that include; Ready-to-use lesson plans, texts from animal studies experts and a range of stimulating visual, oral and written material.
http://www.animalsandus.org.nz/for-teachers.html

Scottish SPCA
The Scottish SPCA aims to prevent cruelty to animals and promote kindness and humanity in their treatment.  The Scottish SPCA offer free schools outreach programmes, education at animal welfare centres, educational resources and courses for young people and adults relating to animal welfare.
http://www.scottishspca.org/Education.aspx

Sociedad Promotora del Bienestar Animal PBA
La sociedad pretende fomentar las relaciones positivas entre los seres humanos y los animales y por ende la disminución de la violencia social, mediante el desarrollo de la compasión y un sentido de justicia, responsabilidad y respeto hacia los seres vivos.
http://www.promotorabienestaranimal.com

The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad (SPANA)
SPANA operates 19 veterinary centres and 21 mobile clinics which currently treat over 300 000 working animals each year. Manuals giving teachers lesson plans and fun activities that portray animals in a positive way are available in several languages, along with story books.
http://www.spana.org/about/educational_materials.php

Voiceless, the fund for animals
Voiceless is a non profit Australian organisation established in May 2004 by father and daughter team Brian and Ondine Sherman. To build and fortify the animal protection movement, Voiceless:
- gives grants to key projects which create the groundswell for social change;
- cultivates the animal law community through the provision of leadership, educational opportunities and resources; and
- raises awareness of animal protection issues within the education system in order to strengthen democratic skills, promote critical thinking and encourage advocacy amongst students.
http://www.voiceless.org.au/

Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS)
WDCS work with local groups around the globe to bring the world of whales and dolphins alive for people, through exhibitions, events and interpretation centres, highlighting the threats to whales and dolphins and the need to protect them now and for the future.
http://www.wdcs.org/connect/education/index.php

White Cross Animal Protection Society
The White Cross is a small, nonprofit organization run entirely by volunteers in Budapest since 1991. They focus on finding homes for hundreds of companion animals. They also have an educational programme, Animal Friends Club, and they provide presentations for children ages 6-12 in elementary schools. The programmes are free and available in both English and Hungarian, and more than 8,000 children have participated in the program so far. For more information on this organization, work they are doing, and resources that are available, please contact Kristin Faurest at faurest.kristin@chello.hu or visit their website at: http://www.feherkeresztliga.hu/index.php.

World Animal Net (WAN)
World Animal Net is a worldwide network of animal protection organisations, maintaining an online directory (hyperlink: http://worldanimalnet.org/) of 16,000 organisations and providing resources and training to improve the status and welfare of animals across the globe.
http://www.worldanimal.net

World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA)
WSPA works in partnership with 880+ Member Societies in 152 countries to alleviate animal suffering through hands-on work, education, lobbying and awareness campaigns.  WSPA believes in establishing multinational partnerships with other animal welfare groups and governmental organisations to make maximum impact by working together.
www.wspa-international.org

Animal education resources

Animal Concerns Educational resources
http://www.animalconcerns.org/categories.html?catid=1

Animalearn
As the education division of the American Anti-Vivisection Society (AAVS), Animalearn works to eliminate animal-use in education and are dedicated to assisting educators and students to find the most effective non-animal methods to teach and study science. The Science Bank is a free loan program of new and innovative life science software and educational products that enable educators and students to learn anatomy, physiology, and psychology lessons without harming animals, themselves, or the Earth.
http://www.animalearn.org/home.php

Animals & Society Institute
The ASI seeks to advance institutional change for animals as an independent think tank as well as a producer of educational resources, publications and events. Click to look at some ASI educational resources, publications and event resources.
http://www.animalsandsociety.org/resources/index.php?tpid=19

Animal Wow
Animal Wow's mission is to inspire children toward positive values, life skills, and habits by turning pets into best friends. Their website includes videos and other products that can be purchased to teach about animal care and responsible pet ownership, with portions of the proceeds going back into humane education programmes. They also have a blog with constantly updated information on a range of topics involving pet ownership:
http://www.animalwow.com/blog/

Family Crafts
Make your own farm, zoo, or pet shop with these free projects and patterns. Your own reptiles, cats, dogs, rabbits, fish, and much more.
http://familycrafts.about.com/od/animalscreatures/

Enchanted learning
Mammal crafts
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/mammals/

Escola é o Bicho (School is Cool)
This Portuguese website will be a meeting point for all teachers working on animal welfare education in Brazil, particularly those involved in WSPA programmes in Brasília and in the Lower Amazon. Information on animal welfare education, educational resources, news etc. are featured on this site.
http://www.escolaeobicho.com.br/

Kids Help an Animal Smile
The children’s section of the Queensland government's Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries animal welfare web site.  Activity examples include colouring, activity books, posters, animal care tips, games and animal crosswords.
http://www2.dpi.qld.gov.au/animalwelfare/11594.html

People-Pet Partnership (PPP)
The PPP is a public service program within the Center for the Study of Animal Well-Being at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University. PPP exists to research and educate the public about the human-animal bond and its applications. They offer an online curriculum for primary students, grades K-4 (ages 5-11) that focuses on responsible pet ownership:
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/depts-pppp/child.aspx

Power of One (Canada)
Power of One is the humane education program of the Vancouver Humane Society, combining lively classroom presentations with short videos, visual aids and hands-on activities. Power of One programs are designed to encourage young people to critically think about pressing issues.
http://www.powerofonehumaneeducation.org/

Roots & Shoots
RootsnShoots is the Jane Goodall Institute’s international Education Programme for young people. It inspires practical, positive action for people, animals and the environment by developing an understanding of how important a healthy planet is to human survival. The RootsnShoots website offers teachers a host of fun, free activities and resources for use with both primary and secondary school pupils. A free resource pack is also available for teachers who register their school: www.rootsnshoots.org.uk

Share the World
Share the World is a free educational programme designed to help your students better understand and appreciate the animal kingdom. Pupils will use their thinking, reading and writing skills to work through the reproducible activities that form the heart of this programme. From this site, you can order a pack, see a complementary video online and make use of additional worksheets and lessons. www.sharetheworld.org.uk

Teachernet
Free teaching resources
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/teachingandlearning/resourcematerials/ 

Vertebrate View
Book and video recommendations
http://vview.org/

(Inter-)Governmental portals and international education programmes

Education International -The Voice of Educational Workers worldwide
As the Global Union representing education workers worldwide, Education International unifies all teachers and education workers.
http://www.ei-ie.org/en/index.htm

The Global Gateway
The Global Gateway is an international website to enable those involved in education across the world to engage in creative partnerships.  The website provides comprehensive, quality assured information and links to resources and activities.
http://www.globalgateway.org.uk/ 

International Strategy & Programmes (U.K.)
International Programmes set out in this website provide opportunities to work with partners in other countries in multinational European educational projects, vocational training, youth work, or in bilateral or multilateral programmes with countries around the world.  http://www.dfes.gov.uk/internationalstrategyprogrammes/ 

UNESCO IICBA Teacher Education Network
The primary mission of the UNESCO-IICBA's Teacher Education Network (TEN) is to facilitate the sharing of both positive and negative experiences, and also research and development of new knowledge and skills among African teacher education institutions.
http://www.ten-iicba.org/

UNESCO Teacher Training initiatives
UNESCO promotes the development of a professionally-trained corps of teachers who provided the human contact, understanding and judgment necessary to prepare our children for the world of tomorrow.
http://portal.unesco.org/education/en/ev.php-URL_ID=42342&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html

VETNET Lifelong Learning Network (VETNET LLN)
VETNET LLN is a national network of veterinary schools, universities and colleges committed to providing opportunities for students on vocational courses to get into higher education.
http://www.vetnetlln.ac.uk/

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