Description
Scotland-based humane education charity Fostering Compassion is joining forces with American charity Helen Woodward Animal Center to host its Compassion Allways Conference as part of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies Bicentenary Celebrations. The conference will take place over the weekend of the 7th and 8th October 2023 at the Easter Bush Campus.As well as presentations on all things compassion-related, Helen Woodward Animal Center will be delivering their highly respected Business of Saving Lives workshops, providing invaluable advice for animal rescues and charities on maximising fundraising, marketing, PR and social media during this difficult climate. Mike Arms, CEO of Helen Woodward Animal Center, will be the keynote speaker on the Saturday, presenting on the importance of humane education. He will also close the conference on the Sunday.
Conference Speakers will present on topics ranging from Compassion for the Elderly and their Companion Animals, Compassion for Ukraine’s Animals, Compassion in Pet Bereavement, Compassion Fatigue and Self Compassion, and many more. There will also be a very special Animal Heroes segment where delegates can learn about the work of search and rescue dogs at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks in the USA, and our very own Scottish Fire and Rescue Service will speak about animal rescues they have carried out. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet many other animal heroes providing support, assistance and therapy to humans.
| Period | 7 Oct 2023 → 8 Oct 2023 |
|---|---|
| Event type | Conference |
| Location | Edinburgh, United KingdomShow on map |
| Degree of Recognition | International |
Keywords
- Compassion
- Curiosity
- Courage
- Awareness Based Systems Change
- Systems Change
