Unity Farm Sanctuary is excited to announce that we were selected to be part of the new nationwide LEAP program starting this 2023-2024 school year! We are also delighted to share that we had an amazing reposnse to our program, with 22 students accepted. Twenty five sanctuaries across the US will expand the 2022-2023 pilot created by three Northern California sanctuaries (Jameson Humane, Rancho Compasion and Blackberry Creek).

 

LEAP (Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet) is a revolutionary humane education program providing high school students across the nation with a compassionate alternative to traditional agriculture programs like 4H and FFA. A comprehensive four-year program taught by participating farm animal sanctuaries, LEAP combines interactive curriculum modules with hands-on learning activities, leadership training, and real-world skill development. LEAP aims to prepare the next generation of Changemakers to tackle the challenges of animal cruelty, climate change, food deserts, and habitat loss, and encourages them to devise solutions for a more compassionate, sustainable food system. 

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Candidates for the LEAP program understand the social responsibility they have as the next generation of leaders, and want to make a difference in their communities. They are ready and eager for leadership training and have a desire to change the current system for animals, human health, and the planet.

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Participants will earn a certificate of completion, qualify for letters of recommendation, and be connected with a vast network of nonprofits and mentors. At the end of the completed year with the LEAP program, participants will have the ability to apply for competitive scholarships of $250 to $1000 to go toward college or career training. These scholarships are offered to encourage initiative, leadership, hard work, and we believe it is imperative that we show our Changemakers they can earn money for education by helping animals, differing from traditional agricultural programs.