Creating Compassionate Leaders

Our Vision

Poster with hand-drawn animals and text promoting "Operation Blankets of Love," encouraging donations of blankets, treats, and towels for animal welfare.

It’s important to teach kids to leave the Earth in better shape than it is in now.

At Humane Little World, our vision is to cultivate a generation of compassionate and responsible young citizens who value the bond between animals, humans an our planet. Through our free book list exploring the animal-human-Earth bond and curated resources, we aim to empower educators and caregivers working with children in grades K-3 to instill empathy and understanding towards pets. Our goal is to provide age-appropriate lessons and activities that inspire children to recognize the responsibilities of living humanely and to actively engage in creating solutions to promote the welfare of animals, people and the natural world. With our website as a platform, we aspire to foster a kinder and more humane world for both animals and humans alike.

Meet the Founder |
Shirley Casallas Duffer

This project is a culmination of my professional journey as well as a manifestation of my personal passion that I have had for  many years and I am so thrilled to be contributing what I can to the betterment of Humane Education for children.

I have 25 years of teaching in the classroom serving Title One Schools in the Los Angeles Area. Before becoming a teacher I worked in an afterschool program in the San Fernando Valley for 5 years. I hold a M.A in Elementary  Education , a B.A  in Child Development , a National Board Certification in Early Childhood, a CLAD credential and an ELL Authorization Permit.

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