Presented by Dr. Sara Konrath Animal sanctuaries do more than provide safe haven—they inspire compassion, care, and conservation in their communities. This webinar, hosted by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries and H.E.A.R.T., shares simple, low-cost ways to capture and showcase that impact. Discover how everyday observations, visitor feedback, and brief surveys can highlight your […]

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

This webinar, presented by HEART (https://teachheart.org/), is designed for sanctuary staff/volunteers interested in learning how to embody empathy and compassion in their communication with young people and others who visit your sanctuary or are interested in learning more about your mission and activities. These communication techniques can be used in every setting (e.g., workplace, classroom,

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,

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

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.

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.