In Tanzanian gold mines, donkeys face harsh conditions, brutal workdays and serious injuries. Thankfully, with help from your kind donations, Lake Zone Animal Welfare Organization (LAZAWO) have been able to relieve the suffering of these donkeys and turn pain into hope.

You can read their full report from July below:

Nowzad’s dedicated Working Animal Team in Kabul treated 84 equines for a wide range of ailments during July. They also assisted 29 other animals in need, including cows and goats.

They saw multiple cases of colic, diarrhoea and malnutrition / anorexia, plus respiratory issues, limping, wounds, parasites, hypocalcaemia and an eye tumour. 

With your wonderful support, the Zambezi Working Donkey Project (ZWDP) are continuing in their mission to work towards a Zambia where donkeys are free from suffering, treated with compassion and valued by the people who rely on them. With help from your generous donations, they predict they can make great strides towards achieving this vision in the second half of 2025.

Thanks to your generous and heartfelt donations, AAA are continuing to support Animal Nepal’s beautiful sanctuary in Dukuchhap. Last month, they welcomed 40 veterinary students who were all eager to learn about equine medicine and welfare.

You can read their update from July below:

Thanks to your ongoing support, our partner group in India, Animal Aid Unlimited (AAU), are able to continue caring for rescued donkeys in two peaceful sanctuaries.

They currently have 15 donkeys living at their primary sanctuary and 10 donkeys living at their Animal Birth Control (ABC) centre.

Action for Protection of Wild Animals (APOWA) in India are a lifeline for sick horses and oxen. During June, they assisted 93 working animals through their mobile clinic.

The vet team treated a variety of conditions, including fevers, coughs, wounds, infections, diarrhoea, skin complaints, parasites and malnutrition, amongst others. APOWA’s efforts significantly improved the animals' overall health and quality of life.

In South Africa, our partner group Blind Love treated 52 donkeys and 54 horses in June. They also took part in a special event celebrating donkeys! Read more to discover how your fantastic support is enhancing the lives and welfare of working animals in South Africa.

One of our newest partner groups is Compassion Unlimited Plus Action (CUPA). They are based in Bengaluru, India, and have a particular focus on rescuing and rehabilitating large working animals.

You can read their first report below:

With assistance from your kind donations, Friendicoes have been continuing their treatment camp for mules in Kedarnath, India. A dedicated team was stationed there to treat injured animals and respond to all emergency cases.

Friendicoes also ran a workshop to educate animal owners about hoof care and basic health management for their mules.

The Zambezi Working Donkey Project (ZWDP) – our partner group in Zambia – have a vision: a world where working animals are treated with respect and compassion, living free from suffering. With your generous and heartfelt support, they are getting closer to their vision for donkeys in Zambia.

Over the past six months, the ZWDP team has assisted 1,421 donkeys, which is a 69% increase from last year.