Presented by: Kristina Hulvershorn, HEART This virtual training offered through HEART’s new partnership with GFAS will introduce animal sanctuary leaders to the Youth Changemaker Clubs model and explore how it can benefit their sanctuary. Participants will learn about how they can establish and support animal-focused Youth Changemaker Clubs, including the potential to receive HEART microgrants, […]
We all know that sanctuaries have an enormous impact on animals and their welfare. They rescue, they rehabilitate, and provide a home and care – whether temporary or lifetime – for animals. But sanctuaries also educate and engage with the public. How do sanctuaries create change through these activities, and how can we know if
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Whether you are volunteer-run or have a large staff, whether you have 2 minutes or several hours, there are ways you can help drive institutional change for horses. If you’ve wanted to use your expertise to advocate for equines or expand your current efforts, this is your chance to hear all the latest updates on
Advancing Federal Policy For Equine Protection (For Sanctuaries & Rescue Centers) Read More »
Each day, many sanctuaries are working not only to care for the animals in their facilities, but also to protect endangered species in the wild. To mark this year’s Endangered Species Day, we invite you to join us for the webinar “Protecting Endangered Species: the Vital Role of Sanctuaries.” Our presenters from three GFAS Accredited
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The media can be a valuable partner in sharing sanctuaries’ work and helping them to gain new supporters. In this webinar, we discuss how to cultivate relationships with the media, tips on how to “pitch” a story, and guidelines for your staff when engaging with the media.
Sanctuaries and the Media: Building Relationships and Sharing Your Story Read More »
Our GFAS standards speak against the use of photos or videos that may suggest that wild animals are appropriate “pets”, and these Guidelines offer valuable information on how we can be responsible messengers for primates and other wildlife.
True sanctuaries offer opportunities in which animal welfare is the top priority and animals are not exploited through “pay to play” or other activities.
Ethical Tourism: The Sanctuary Perspective Read More »
Captive wildlife sanctuaries have a critical responsibility to deliver a clear and consistent message that ‘wild animals don’t belong in captivity.’ However, the approaches taken to educate and attract placement partners are often exploitive and even counterproductive. Our experts share strategies on how organizations can achieve the right balance.
Delivering the Right Message – Avian Advocacy and Outreach Read More »
