Findings

Over the course of our learning and grantmaking, we've come across extraordinary research, quotes, images, articles, and insights by people and organizations all over the world. This is a collection of inspirational resources that drive our work.

Animal Connection

"The well-being of humans, other animals and the environment are deeply interconnected, and optimum human health and resilience requires mutually healthy living systems."

Research into Human-Animal-Environment Relationships

Animal Connection

Caring for Living Things Helps Kids Build Empathy

Animal Connection

These lists of humane books for youth are organized by key topics and age groups...By introducing students to humane literature, we can encourage them to become more humane in their own lives.

Humane Books For Youth

Animal Connection

PARTNERS Principles (Presence, Aptness, Respect, Transparency, Negotiation, Empathy, Responsiveness, and Strategic support) is a training program developed by Snow Leopard Trust to promote effective and respectful community-engagement for conservation.

Community engagement through PARTNERS Principles recognized as outstanding global conservation practice

Animal Connection

Studies demonstrate that children who interact with animals have higher levels of self esteem, greater empathy, and better social skills.

Does Having a Pet Help a Child's Development & Social Skills?

Animal Connection

Charter for Animal Compassion

Animal Connection

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”

Ghandi on Animal Treatment