UAnimals Launches Humane Book Award to Influence Children’s Attitudes Towards Animals
An animal protection organization called UAnimals has recently launched the Humane Book Award, aiming to shape children’s attitudes towards animals and the environment. The award recognizes writers who produce works that promote a humane and caring perspective in children towards animals and their surroundings. UAnimals believes in the power of books to influence a person’s worldview, particularly at a young age.
The importance of instilling a humane attitude towards animals in children cannot be overstated. By fostering compassion, understanding, responsibility, and a caring attitude towards animals, children develop moral values and empathy for other living beings. Additionally, treating animals with kindness contributes to the formation of ethical principles, teaching children to respect nature and promoting responsible citizenship. This process lays the foundation for a socially responsible generation that values the environment and interacts with other species with respect and love.
Research conducted by American sociologist and anthropologist Arnold Arluke suggests that children who exhibit cruelty towards animals may develop hostility towards people in the future. This highlights the significance of teaching children to be sensitive and compassionate towards animals, as it forms the basis of their kindness and humanity.
The Humane Book Award will be presented by UAnimals for the first time in December. The award focuses on books written by Ukrainian authors in the Ukrainian language, published between 2022 and 2023, that emphasize the humane treatment of animals and the environment. By showcasing the power of books to shape a child’s worldview, UAnimals aims to raise awareness about the abundance of valuable children’s books available on the subject. Through their UAnimals.Kids project, the organization is dedicated to nurturing a humane attitude in children towards animals and all living beings, providing practical advice and content for adults.
Reading plays a crucial role in creating a child’s inner world. It provides an opportunity for children to spend quality time with their parents, encounter new experiences in the safe realm of literature, and develop their imagination. Moreover, reading helps individuals explore their unconscious thoughts and emotions, enhancing their ability to reflect and cope with uncertainty. Renowned psychologist Svitlana Roiz emphasizes the importance of cultivating a love for reading and developing this skill from a young age.
UAnimals has been actively involved in rescuing animals affected by the war in Ukraine. In addition, the organization has launched the #StopEcocideUkraine international project, seeking to hold Russia accountable for wartime environmental crimes. Furthermore, UAnimals has established a blood donation platform for animals.
Collaborating with the Megogo media service, UAnimals has utilized artificial intelligence to create posters for movies from the future, promoting their cause and raising awareness about animal protection.
By launching the Humane Book Award and undertaking various initiatives, UAnimals continues to demonstrate its commitment to promoting a humane attitude towards animals among children. The organization recognizes that humanity is nurtured from a young age, and it is the responsibility of adults to foster this kindness and compassion. Through literature, UAnimals aims to shape future generations that prioritize the well-being of animals and strive to make a positive impact on the environment.
