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Illustrative Infographic (Printable) by Andie Springirth
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Title: What is Humane Education? An Overview for Sanctuary Educators Infographic
Infographic Background: The background of this infographic is multi-colored. It alternates between different muted tones of pink and cream.
Subheader 1: What is Humane Education?
Image: A light pink text box with an illustration of a globe of the world on the right side
Text Accompanying Image: Humane education is a field of study and approach to teaching that draws connections between human rights, animal protection, and environmental sustainability, with the goal of preparing people to be compassionate, dedicated solutionaries, able to identify unjust, inhumane, and unsustainable systems and create solutions that enable people, animals, and nature to thrive. – the Institute for Humane Education (IHE)
Subheader 2: A Brief History of Humane Education
Image: A dark pink text box with an illustration of a yellow book on the left side
Text Accompanying Image: Humane education began in the late 1800s. Although it has evolved significantly over the last century and a half, humane education has always advocated for the ethical treatment of humans and animals. Thanks to the continued efforts of compassionate leaders like Zoe Weil (IHE) over the last several decades, humane education has evolved into a more inclusive and comprehensive field of study that encompasses four core components.
Subheader 3: Core Component #1
Image: A light pink text box with an illustration on the right side of a person holding out their arms as if they are weighing two decisions. The person is wearing a brown shirt and green pants. Above their right hand is the letter “x”. Above their left hand is a check mark.
Text Accompanying Image: Providing accurate information about the issues of our time so people have the information they need to discern fact from opinion and understand the consequences of their decisions as citizens
Subheader 4: Core Component #2
Image: A dark pink text box with an illustration on the left side of a pink brain looking at a yellow light bulb
Text Accompanying Image: Fostering curiosity, creativity, and critical-, strategic-, and systems- thinking so people can evaluate information and solve problems collaboratively
Subheader 5: Core Component #3
Image: A light pink text box with an illustration on the right side of a pair of hands holding pink hearts
Text Accompanying Image: Instilling compassion, empathy, respect, and responsibility so people have the motivation to face challenges and act with integrity
Subheader 6: Core Component #4
Image: A dark pink text box with an illustration on the right side of a person holding a rabbitUnless explicitly mentioned, we are referring to domesticated rabbit breeds, not wild rabbits, who may have unique needs not covered by this resource. gently in their arms. The rabbit is white and the person is wearing a green t-shirt.
Text Accompanying Image: Offering positive choices that benefit oneself, other people, animals, and Earth
Subheader 7: Interested in Learning More?
Image: A light pink text box with an illustration of a book with farmed animalsA species or specific breed of animal that is raised by humans for the use of their bodies or what comes from their bodies. peeking their heads out
Text Accompanying Image: To learn more about humane education and how it can be helpful in a sanctuary setting, read the full resource on this topic on our website @ www.opensanctuary.org. Just type in “The Significance of Humane Education in a Sanctuary Setting” in the search bar!
Infographic Background: The background of this infographic is multi-colored. It alternates between different muted tones of pink and cream.
Subheader 1: What is Humane Education?
Image: A light pink text box with an illustration of a globe of the world on the right side
Text Accompanying Image: Humane education is a field of study and approach to teaching that draws connections between human rights, animal protection, and environmental sustainability, with the goal of preparing people to be compassionate, dedicated solutionaries, able to identify unjust, inhumane, and unsustainable systems and create solutions that enable people, animals, and nature to thrive. – the Institute for Humane Education (IHE)
Subheader 2: A Brief History of Humane Education
Image: A dark pink text box with an illustration of a yellow book on the left side
Text Accompanying Image: Humane education began in the late 1800s. Although it has evolved significantly over the last century and a half, humane education has always advocated for the ethical treatment of humans and animals. Thanks to the continued efforts of compassionate leaders like Zoe Weil (IHE) over the last several decades, humane education has evolved into a more inclusive and comprehensive field of study that encompasses four core components.
Subheader 3: Core Component #1
Image: A light pink text box with an illustration on the right side of a person holding out their arms as if they are weighing two decisions. The person is wearing a brown shirt and green pants. Above their right hand is the letter “x”. Above their left hand is a check mark.
Text Accompanying Image: Providing accurate information about the issues of our time so people have the information they need to discern fact from opinion and understand the consequences of their decisions as citizens
Subheader 4: Core Component #2
Image: A dark pink text box with an illustration on the left side of a pink brain looking at a yellow light bulb
Text Accompanying Image: Fostering curiosity, creativity, and critical-, strategic-, and systems- thinking so people can evaluate information and solve problems collaboratively
Subheader 5: Core Component #3
Image: A light pink text box with an illustration on the right side of a pair of hands holding pink hearts
Text Accompanying Image: Instilling compassion, empathy, respect, and responsibility so people have the motivation to face challenges and act with integrity
Subheader 6: Core Component #4
Image: A dark pink text box with an illustration on the right side of a person holding a rabbitUnless explicitly mentioned, we are referring to domesticated rabbit breeds, not wild rabbits, who may have unique needs not covered by this resource. gently in their arms. The rabbit is white and the person is wearing a green t-shirt.
Text Accompanying Image: Offering positive choices that benefit oneself, other people, animals, and Earth
Subheader 7: Interested in Learning More?
Image: A light pink text box with an illustration of a book with farmed animalsA species or specific breed of animal that is raised by humans for the use of their bodies or what comes from their bodies. peeking their heads out
Text Accompanying Image: To learn more about humane education and how it can be helpful in a sanctuary setting, read the full resource on this topic on our website @ www.opensanctuary.org. Just type in “The Significance of Humane Education in a Sanctuary Setting” in the search bar!
