The Institute for Humane Education envisions a world in which people live humanely, sustainably, and peaceably. To create this change, IHE trains people to be humane educators, advances the field of humane education, and provides tools and inspiration for living an examined, meaningful life.

Humane education teaches young people and adults to think critically, creatively and practically about how to live more humanely. Issues addressed range from worldwide challenges such as genocide, global warming and factory farming to community concerns such as school bullies, litter and cruelty to animals. Our programs present novel approaches to engage people in a positive, persuasive manner.

* IHE offers a distance-learning Humane Education Certificate Program (HECP) to prepare people to teach about the most important issues of our time and to provide students of all ages and backgrounds with the tools, knowledge and motivation to make choices that do the most good and least harm for all.

* Sowing Seeds Workshops inspire and inform educators, activists and others to provide people with the insight they need to make truly thoughtful choices that help create a humane world for all people, animals and the environment. Participants learn powerful, enjoyable ways to reach out at schools, religious settings, events and other gatherings.

* MOGO (Most Good) Workshops enable people in every field to live more humanely and create a better world.

*Connect and thrive in our 30-day MOGO Online and Sowing Seeds Online courses. Spend time exploring your values, learning new information, connecting with like-minded people and discovering ways to manifest a humane world.

* Master's in Education (M. Ed.) - While we're currently not accepting new students for our M.Ed. program, you can find out about what our current and graduated students are doing.

* Has been training humane educators and promoting comprehensive humane education since 1996
* Created the first humane education training and certificate program in the U.S.
* Created the first M.Ed. in humane education in the U.S.
* Has trained hundreds of humane educators reaching thousands of students
* Has reached hundreds of thousands of people and communities worldwide through distance-learning certificate and degree programs, workshops, presentations, publications and website.

Our Resources put the power of humane education and humane living right at your fingertips! Our Resources include:

* Humane Education Activities -- downloadable activities and lesson plans that explore and connect issues of compassion, justice and sustainability for a variety of ages and audiences.

* Useful and relevant Books, Magazines, Videos and Websites!

* Our Humane Connection Blog, updated at least 4-5 times/week and full of useful resources, news and information, as well as a place to spark discussion, challenge perceptions, nurture connection and offer hope, inspiration and empowerment.

* Our monthly Humane Edge E-Newsletter, full of resources, ideas, news and the inspiring and empowering stories of humane education in action.

* We also have sample student work and sample student voices to inform and inspire.

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