Education & Resources

Through various resources and educational materials, AWI equips learners of all types to improve the lives of animals. Through education, we aim to foster an understanding of the positive impact that compassionate attitudes and behaviors can have on animals, the environment, and ourselves.

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AWI Quarterly

The magazine of the Animal Welfare Institute. This full-color periodical examines issues regarding animals everywhere and has a circulation over 62,000.
Humane Education

Learn more about the teaching of compassion and empathy for all living beings and respect for their habitats.
For Educators and Students

Learn more about our lesson plans and additional teaching resources.

Resource Catalogue

AWI provides free, downloadable books, reports, lesson plans, and brochures on a variety of animal welfare issues. Many of our materials are also available printed and are provided free to those who can put them directly to use helping animals, and at cost for all others. Libraries, teachers, and research facilities may obtain one free copy of all publications. Place your order online through the order form or by calling us at (202) 337-2332.

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Brochure cover of Horse Slaughter

Horse Slaughter

Brochure Published 2024
Discussion of why legislation is needed to ban the slaughter and export for slaughter of American horses for human consumption.
Brochure cover of Homes for Horses Coalition

Homes for Horses Coalition

Brochure Published 2024
Description of the Homes for Horses Coalition’s mission to end horse slaughter, promote collaboration and continued learning for the equine rescue community, facilitate the care of and finding of homes for horses in need, and advance the highest operating standards...
Equine Guidelines

Basic Guidelines for Operating an Equine Rescue or Retirement Facility

Brochure Published 2023
Practical information on how to care for equines at a rescue or retirement facility; by AWI and the American Wild Horse Conservation.
Report cover of Managing for Extinction

Managing for Extinction

Report Published 2011
Detailed account of the BLM’s failure to properly manage these symbols of the American West.
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