Our partner group, the Lilongwe Society for the Protection and Care of Animals (LSPCA), provided veterinary care for 86 working donkeys during August. Inadequate nutrition, poor equipment, inappropriate housing and wounds were found to be some of the main welfare issues facing donkeys in remote farming communities. These issues reflect owners’ usual lack of access to veterinary care and education. However, thanks to the LSPCA and your kind support, the lives of these donkeys are improving.

Starting Over in Israel recently celebrated the 9th anniversary of their donkey sanctuary. Thanks to your compassionate support, they are currently caring for 81 rescued animals, including four orphaned foals and many donkeys with complex needs.

See how your generous donations are transforming the lives of these donkeys:

With Animal Aid Abroad’s support and Patron Philip Wollen, partner Namigni Animal Sanctuary rescued 8 fighting bulls and cows in Colombia from drought and the coming ban.

Thanks to your compassionate donations, Maun Animal Welfare Society (MAWS) in Botswana completed two remote outreach visits and provided veterinary care for 101 working equines during August. They noticed many animals now have fewer injuries caused by poor equipment due to their highly impactful program.

See how you are improving the lives and welfare of equines in Botswana:

The Zambezi Working Donkey Project (ZWDP) recently expanded their services into a rural area of Zambia called Mwandi. There is little knowledge of animal welfare here and the team found donkeys who were visibly exhausted, and covered with wounds caused by heavy ox yokes and whipping. Through veterinary care and owner education, ZWDP made a significant difference for these donkeys.

Our partner group, Animal Care in Egypt (ACE), treated over 2,000 working equines through their outpatient clinic and hospital during August. Their veterinary services reach many animals who would otherwise be left to suffer. With help from your kind donations, the ACE team are delivering care and relief to these equines.

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, a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, leaving communities destroyed and countless lives affected, and it was followed by severe drought and wildfires that are making an already desperate situation even worse. Pastures have burned, water sources have disappeared, and thousands of animals are struggling to survive. Keep reading to see how your support can make an immediate difference—and please donate if you can to help provide vital food, clean water, shelter, and veterinary care to animals caught in this unfolding crisis.

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.