2015 Compassion Public Programs

Raising Awareness about Endangered Species

World Elephant Day actions #Elfie show support for Obama Administration's strong federal ivory ban	Every 15 Minutes Materials from 95 Elephants, WILDAID and Animals Asia.	WILD AID PSA's A curated section of WILD AID public service announcements feature Chinese stars.
Summer camp groups Henry Street Settlement endangered animals art activity	Tsewang Rinpoche, full house Lama Talk on Compassion and Animals	Cages of Shame film screening Award winning suspenseful and redeeming film from bear bile farm to Animals Asia sanctuary.
Post film talk with Dr. Margaret Mei Discussion on Chinese traditional medicine, the role of animals parts and alternatives.	What Can We Do? Action Panel Panelists: Mary Ting, Patrick Kwan, former NY Sate Director for the Humane Society, Julie Viollaz, criminologist, Stephanie Wang, senior program officer, China program Wildlife Conservation Society(WCS)	Yunnan Peacock Dance Margaret Yuen and her dancers perform Golden Fish and Peacock Chinese Folk Dance on the exhibition closing day.