Maun Animal Welfare Society (MAWS) in Botswana recently treated a number of seriously injured, neglected or mistreated equines. This included a donkey who had been burnt, a donkey with severe rope and wire wounds, a horse injured by a wire snare, and a stolen donkey who was abused. Despite these confronting cases, all the animals were successfully treated and are now recovering from their traumatic experiences thanks to the caring MAWS team.

On 10 August 2026, Colombia was struck by the most powerful earthquake the country has experienced this century. The 7.4 magnitude quake claimed hundreds of lives, left countless others injured or missing, and reduced entire communities across western Colombia to rubble.

As rescue efforts began, another disaster was already unfolding. An intensifying El Niño has fuelled severe drought and catastrophic wildfires that continue to sweep across the country. Pastures have been destroyed, water sources have dried up, and thousands of animals are now facing unimaginable suffering. For animals, the crisis is overwhelming.

Starting Over in Israel are currently caring for 78 rescued donkeys at their sanctuary, including many who have complex physical and psychological needs. Thanks to your fantastic support, these donkeys now live in a safe environment and receive all the intensive care, love, support and nurturing they require to heal and begin their new lives.

Animal Nepal recently experienced a heartbreaking loss, as their senior donkey Bruna passed away unexpectedly. However, life goes on at the sanctuary with a new group of veterinary students who are completing their internship in equine welfare and management. The sanctuary has also had an influx of visitors lately who are all keen to meet the residents, and learn more about working and rescued animals in Nepal.

With your invaluable support, Friendicoes provided 810 working equines with essential veterinary treatments last month. Their Equine Mobile Clinic is a lifeline for injured or sick horses, ponies and donkeys working on the streets of India, offering compassionate care and relief from suffering. In addition, they rescued three more animals during July.

The Namibian Animal Welfare Association (NAWA) are one of our newest partner groups in Africa. Their team have recently been hard at work attending to 31 animals in need, making 40 humane harnesses, and educating adults and children about basic care, welfare and respect for working donkeys.

The Lilongwe Society for the Protection and Care of Animals (LSPCA) spent July treating injured working donkeys, increasing farmers’ knowledge about humane husbandry and conducting harness-making workshops. This important combination of activities is reducing injuries in donkeys and enhancing their long-term welfare.

Due to your wonderful support, the Camel Rescue Centre (CRC) in India provides hundreds of animals each month with relief from pain and suffering. In July, the caring veterinary team treated 223 camels for various ailments. They also provided assistance for 451 other animals, including working horses, goats and cows.

Namigni Animal Sanctuary in Colombia recently rescued multiple animals in desperate need, including a rejected calf from a bullfighting breeding farm, a discarded mare, four disabled ponies and an elderly donkey. Thanks to your kind support, these animals have all been successfully rehomed or will continue living at the sanctuary.

Our partner group, Action for Protection of Wild Animals (APOWA), aim to improve the lives and welfare of working animals in rural India. During July, they provided direct veterinary care for 102 horses and bullocks, and trained owners in animal health, welfare and humane husbandry. This ensures sustainable change is occurring to enhance the lives and wellbeing of working animals in this region long-term.