ANAA EDUCA
In ANAA, we trust in children and youth as an engine of change. With the aim of achieving a society committed to animal welfare from an early age, the ANAA Educa program was born in 2004; the project of a team of ANAA volunteers in charge of sensitizing and raising awareness about animal abuse.
This initiative has become, with training and tools, a transversal Educational Project. With animals as our flagship, we work on solidarity, responsibility and the adoption of sustainable habits.
In the activities we organize in Educational Centers and Associations, we become aware of the bond that exists between young people and animals. With the premise of legitimizing and giving space to every opinion, we create environments of safety, comfort and hope so that boys and girls can verbalize their concerns and feelings.
It is precisely these testimonies that drive the social and thought change necessary to consolidate a society that respects animals and the environment.
School Visits
As educators, we know the benefits of school outings outside the school. In addition to being considered a fundamental component of learning, any group outing always brings with it a series of positive aspects.
These include fun, interpersonal relationships, a change in routine and the development of children's faculties through observation and analysis of the experiences around them.
ANAA offers a real-world, hands on experience based on animal care and welfare issues. Students will have the opportunity to see first-hand how an animal shelter works; they’ll learn about the stories of some of the animals in our care, and how they behave and communicate with one another. These stories about neglect and abandonment, and also our happy endings, will help them empathize and connect with their own emotions.
These are some of the goals of the visit:
- Promoting responsible pet ownership.
- Raising awareness about animal neglect and abandonment in our country.
- Learning about the important work of animal welfare organizations such as ANAA.
- Empathizing with animals at the shelter and learning about some of our happy endings.
The visit is divided into two parts:
- An educational workshop at our training room.
- A visit to the shelter facilities.
*All activities will be adapted to meet the needs of each specific groups.
ANAA’s facilities are located in Valdetorres de Jarama, Madrid. To book a visit, send us an email to educacion@anaaweb.org You’ll receive a map and directions on how to get there.educacion@anaaweb.org
Testimonials from some of our visitors
“Many students from Parque School are very thankful to ANAA for showing them during their workshop how to respect and look after animals.
Children fondly remember the Vietnamese pigs, and how they prepared their meals and fed them.They were surprised at how clever they were! They were also very happy to learn that ANAA provides such good care for so many homeless pets.
Thank you for teaching young people to love, care for and respect all animals."
“Last Saturday we got the chance to visit ANAA with our Águila Scout Group. We wanted these kids to learn about the responsibilities that come with owning a dog or a cat, and ANAA helped us to deliver the message. They made them think about what it means to adopt a pet: money, time requirement, commitment, veterinary care, etc.
We spent some time petting some of the animals in their care: dogs, cats and Vietnamese pigs (we even got the chance to fee them!). We are very thankful to the volunteers for being so patient and helpful. We were really happy to find there are many good people who dedicate their time to helping homeless animals. Thank you very much!”