• Humane education is a process through which learners are assisted in developing compassion, a sense of justice, and  respect for the value of all life.
• It provides the knowledge and understanding necessary for learners to behave according to these principles, and
• It fosters a sense of responsibility on the part of the learners to affirm and to act upon their personal beliefs

Get your own copy of Caring Classrooms

Caring Classrooms is a 21-minute documentary (video or CD-ROM) which tells the story of our pilot Humane Education project which has received international recognition. Cost R90,00 for video and R85 for CD-ROM incl. P&P.
Send your cheque with your name and address to:
Humane Education Trust
PO Box 825
Somerset West
7129 South Africa

WHAT THE LEARNERS SAID:

"For me, humane education was a great and joyful programme. It made me into a better person."
- Elton, Grade 10.

"Humane Education gave me a new pair of eyes. Everything I look at now, I see differently. Nowadays I don't throw stones at stray dogs anymore and I give that thief-cat that always hangs at our door, our left-over food. I don't even swear so much anymore and I really feel proud about it."
- Brendan, Grade 10.

"I believe a person who is cruel to animals is the same as a racist because it means that he doesn't feel anything for someone or something not created the same as himself."
- Vusame, Grade 10.

"In what other subject do you learn to love, care and protect?"
- Hewston, Grade 10.

"I used to beat my brother's dog whenever it came into the house. I never played with it without hurting it. But now, when I think of those times, it hurts me back."
- Sinazo, Grade 8.

"Humane education has definitely made changes to my life. I remember just a few days ago, my neighbour was going to slaughter a chicken for his grandmother. He treated it like it had no feelings. I know that animals are food for us but they shouldn't be treated like food while they are still alive."
- Sinazo, Grade 8.

"The other day I saw a cat being abused. Since the humane education classes, I know now what to do.  I immediately went to the owner and spoke to him. He ended up apologising to me. I told him he should not ask for my forgiveness but for the cat's forgiveness."
- Allistair, Grade 10.

"Humane Education has made a great impact in my life! If you think about the time of apartheid here in South Africa and compare it to the life of dogs now, the difference is not great."
- Aphiwe, Grade 8.

"Humans, let's stop abusing animals. We live on the same earth. Animals need to be treated in a good manner, as people are treated."
- Nolusindiso, Grade 10.

"It is a shame to see someone throwing a stone at a dog. Some people pour boiling water on animals. I think what people need is a little understanding - today animals find themselves where they have no inheritance."
- Aphiwe, Grade 8.