The Center for Compassionate Living (CCL) was founded in June, 1996 and is a project of the International Institute of Humane Education (IIHE). IIHE/CCL is dedicated to creating lasting social change through compassionate choices for the Earth, animals and all people. IIHE/CCL continues and expands the work for which its co-founders, Mary Sloan and John Busick, have gained international reputations.