Membership and consultancy to help you care for animals and for yourself
We collaborate with individuals and organisations around the world to provide accessible learning opportunities that promote optimal care for animals, people and the planet.
We do this through our online membership platforms, international consultancy and free resources that help you take care and give care so that you can make the difference you want to see in the world.
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If you want to make a difference for animals, people and the planet - then hello partner, you've found your people.
Interconnection is key
The difference you hope to make in the world will be more successful if your approach is interconnected.
Why?
Because understanding how we're all connected is key if you want to make a real difference in the world. Without it, you'll end up frustrated, uncertain and believing that things will never change.
To make a difference you need to give care AND take care. Which is why we connect animal wellbeing with the wellbeing of people and the planet so that you can take care and give care through a truly interconnected approach. Like this, you can overcome challenges, find opportunities and make a difference for animals and for yourself - today.
Benefits of an interconnected approach to wellbeing
Connect and create
We are stronger together. When we feel connected, respected and cared for we are able to create positive change for all through meaningful collaboration. When we unite from a culture of care and respect people, animals and the planet can flourish.
Take care and give care
No one really shows you how to care for yourself. You're told you need to, but where do you start? Understanding the importance of taking care, how do to so, and how it protects the wellbeing of all is key if we want to feel good while doing good.
Problem solve
Do you want to be part of the problem or the solution? Approaching problems systemically makes it easier to see solutions and overcome challenges by addressing root causes. Goodbye uncertainty and frustration, hello clarity and confidence.
Take action
Having more information and knowledge is great - but it only creates change if you put it into action. The benefit of an interconnected approach is that you'll know how to approach a challenge, even if it's unfamiliar. Then you have a road map for actual action.
Our purpose is to promote a culture of care and respect so that the wellbeing of all can flourish
Who do we work with?
In a nutshell, we work where humans and animals are. We collaborate with individuals and organisations around the world to provide accessible learning opportunities that promote optimal care for animals and the people who care for them.
Individuals
We collaborate with individuals of any profession, experience, qualification or job role. Whether you're a student, caregiver, vet, manager, or something else we think it's crucial that you have an opportunity to learn, share, collaborate and contribute. Our online membership platforms exist for this reason - to provide you with resources and opportunities to help you give care AND take care.
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Organisations
We collaborate with zoos, aquariums, sanctuaries, wildlife centres, universities, research facilities, companion, and farm animal organisations in support of our collective goals for optimal wellbeing, conservation, engagement, and research.
It doesn't matter if you’re a small team or a huge organisation we can support you with any aspect of animal, human and planetary wellbeing. Whether it's assessments, audits, programs, policies, designs or staff morale, through an interconnected approach you can overcome complex challenges, improve collaboration and support optimal wellbeing for all.
See our services"When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe."
John Muir
Who leads INTERBEING AnimalConcepts?
Sabrina Brando founded AnimalConcepts over 21 years ago.
With a focus on improving the lives of animals and the people who care for them, we collaborate with individuals, teams, leadership, and organisations worldwide to offer learning opportunities that promote the wellbeing of all.
Driven by the purpose of creating positive change for other animals, people, the greater community of life, and the planet we share, Sabrina collaborates with countless individuals and organisations around the world. Collaborations, sharing, learning, and focusing on a way of being bring the changes we hope to see into the world.
What change do we want to see in the world?
When it comes to talking about peoples, other animals, the greater community of life, and the planet, you'll find a lot of technical terms, lofty goals, and crazy long to-do lists that never get done.
We want to introduce new language and a fresh approach, so that together we can take action in a way that matters and promotes flourishing for all.
We inter-are, and focus on interbeing - introduced by the late spiritual leader Thich Nhat Hanh.
Our approach is underpinned by evidence-based science and research, compassion, and care into a world that is too often focused on the measurable over the meaningful. It's about leading from the heart, with mindfulness and heartfulness, and with the Diversity, Equality, Equity, and Inclusion lens used for all beings of worldkind.
Dr Gregg Tully
Strategic Leadership S.R.L.
AnimalConcepts is a leading organisation that improves the welfare of animals and the people who care for them. Many organisations worldwide have used their services for customized consulting and speak highly of them.
Jon Coe
International Zoo Designer
Investing in training and capacity building for both caregivers and animals is essential for meeting our animal, staff and visitor wellbeing mandate. Thus, it is a pleasure to support the mission of AnimalConcepts.
Prof. Hannah Buchanan-Smith
University of Stirling
Sabrina will inspire and help you find evidence-based approaches to create conditions that allow you and your animals to thrive.
Community and collaboration creates change
We have empowered thousands of professionals through our online learning platforms and by running over 350 global events in 42 countries across 6 continents.
Together we can create change by improving wellbeing for ourselves, the animals we care for, the people we work with, and the planet we share.
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If you have a question, story, suggestion or idea you want to share - or if you'd just like to say hi - we'd love to connect, so just send us an email at [email protected]
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