Presented by Humane Education Advocates Reaching Teachers (HEART)

Whether you work behind the scenes or directly with visitors, you play a vital role in shaping how people, especially young people, connect with animals. Join HEART and GFAS for a dynamic one-hour webinar designed for anyone in the sanctuary community who wants to create deeper, more meaningful experiences rooted in empathy.

Cultivating Compassion explores practical, research-backed strategies to nurture empathy toward animals and inspire compassionate action. You will learn ten powerful techniques to help young visitors or learners connect more personally with animal lives, recognize shared needs, and grow their sense of care and responsibility. Through interactive activities and real-world examples, we will show how small, everyday practices, from storytelling and observation to role modeling and reflection, can plant the seeds of lifelong kindness.

This webinar builds upon previous HEART sessions for GFAS sanctuaries, held in October 2024 and March 2025, on developing educational programs for young visitors and communicating effectively with young people.