Global Paws:
Teaching Compassion and Care for Animals
Driven by his love for animals, Anthony Joseph Raia designed and leads a bilingual educational initiative for Sunday school children in Davao City, Philippines, teaching animal welfare, empathy, and environmental stewardship through faith-based learning. By combining interactive lessons with hands-on community service projects, he inspires young students to put compassion into action while demonstrating leadership, initiative, and a commitment to creating lasting impact in his local community.
Meet Anthony
Anthony Joseph Raia is a high school senior from New York with a passion for animal welfare, community service, and storytelling. Aspiring to become a veterinarian, he is dedicated to promoting kindness, compassion, and responsible care for animals. Through educational outreach and service projects, Anthony inspires young people to care for all of God’s creation while making a positive impact in their communities.
Anthony is also the author of Morpheus, The Healer of Broken Hearts, a heartfelt story about a magical cat who helps children navigate different forms of heartbreak, including illness, the loss of a loved one, and loneliness. Through the stories of AJ, Pietro, and Gavin, Morpheus brings comfort and hope to children facing challenges that are not always visible. By putting these tales into writing, Anthony combines his love of storytelling with his desire to help others feel understood, supported, and less alone.
Morpheus, The Healer of Broken Hearts is a heartfelt children’s story about a magical cat who helps young people heal from challenges such as illness, loss, and loneliness. Through compassion, friendship, and hope, Morpheus reminds readers that healing can happen in unexpected ways.
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Animal Care & Compassion:
Loving All God’s Creations
Sunday school students develop empathy, kindness, and respect for animals and the environment through faith-based learning and hands-on service. By sharing his love for animals, Anthony demonstrates leadership through bilingual teaching and community engagement while inspiring young learners to care for all of God's creation.
Jeska's Best Friends
Jeska has two dogs at home named Bruce and Bambi. She loves them very much and takes good care of them. She gives them healthy food, gives them baths, makes sure they have a cozy bed to sleep in, and plays with them every day. She says, "Thank you, Kuya Anthony, for teaching us to love and take good care of God's animals."
The Dog Lover Liam
Liam has cats and dogs at home. He loves them very much and takes good care of them every day. He gives them food and fresh water, keeps them clean, plays with them, and makes sure they have a cozy place to rest.
Liam says, "Thank you, Kuya Anthony! Even though you are far away from the Philippines, you still share your love for animals with us. Salamat po, Kuya Anthony!"
Happy Completion Day!
Animal Care & Compassion: A Learning Guide for Kids
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This Signature Project Activity was initiated by Anthony Joseph Raia with the support of Barbara Leventhal Educational Consulting.