Getting Active for Animals

By Mark Hawthorne
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2009 11:00 AM
Duration: 45 minutes
Target audience: Any
Tags: activism animal

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Animal activism is one of the most debated and misunderstood issues of our day. How does a caring person put their passion for compassion to work for animals while avoiding the pitfalls that can interfere with their message? Drawing on his own years of activism experience, as well as insights gained from interviewing more than 100 activists around the world, Mark Hawthorne - the author of "Striking at the Roots: A Practical Guide to Animal Activism" - will offer advice and suggestions for getting active for animals. He will debunk the major myths about animal activism, discuss the most empowering approaches for speaking out, and address the emotional hurdle nearly every activist faces: burnout.

Attended by:

• Trish Sutton
• Suzy Sorensen
• Florence Brammer
• Tracy LaChance
• Kedar Deshpande