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Alleviating Suffering, Restoring Hope: Easing the Burden of Donkeys Working in Gold Mines
Thanks to your compassionate support, our partner group in Tanzania - Lake Zone Animal Welfare Organization (LAZAWO) - are continuing to provide care, comfort and healing for the hard-working donkeys of Geita’s gold mines.
See their full September report below:
Transforming the Lives of Working Animals in Afghanistan
As usual, the dedicated Nowzad team assisted many working animals in need during September. They reached 184 working equines with veterinary care, held educational sessions for owners, and distributed blankets, first aid kits and humane harnesses.
Read on to see how your kind support is improving the lives of animals in Kabul:
Rescued Dogs Thrive in Their New Forever Home
Our partner group in Turkey, Samaha’s Garden, is a peaceful oasis where rescued working dogs can recover and heal from their harsh lives.
Two lucky dogs were recently rescued after being abandoned by their owners, and are now thriving under the loving care of dedicated shelter staff.
Enhancing the Lives of Horses and Bullocks Through Essential Care & Education
Your kind donations are helping to support our partner group, Action for Protection of Wild Animals (APOWA), who are truly making a difference for working animals in India.
Their mobile clinic recently provided essential veterinary care to 93 working animals, including horses and bullocks.
Introducing Our New Partner Group: Blue Cross of India
Animal Aid Abroad has welcomed a new partner group in India called Blue Cross (BCI).
BCI was established in 1959 by Captain V. Sundaram and his family. Initially beginning as a small group, it grew to become one of the country's largest animal protection organisations, running active animal welfare, animal rights and humane education programmes.
Reaching Working Donkeys and Horses in Rural South Africa
Due to your fantastic support, Blind Love in South Africa provided care and treatment for 38 donkeys and 105 horses at their recent outreach days in rural villages.
The first donkey outreach clinic was held on the 23rd of August. Once again, the day was bitterly cold with a howling icy wind blowing!
Bringing Relief, Dignity & Compassion to Donkeys Working in Gold Mines
Donkeys working in gold mines in the Geita region of Tanzania have incredibly harsh lives. They endure rough terrain, extreme heat and exhausting work leading to wounds, injuries and diseases.
Thankfully, our partner group, Lake Zone Animal Welfare Organization (LAZAWO), are dedicated to reducing the suffering of these donkeys through veterinary care, owner education, humane equipment and community engagement
500 Donkeys Protected Against Deadly Tetanus
Due to your generosity and compassion for working animals, Lake Zone Animal Welfare Organisation (LAZAWO) have been able to continue their tetanus booster vaccination program for vulnerable donkeys.
The donkeys targeted are those working in gold mines in Geita, Tanzania, where a recent tetanus outbreak threatened many of their lives.
Hundreds of Camels & Other Animals Find Relief From Suffering
The Camel Rescue Centre (CRC), run by Help in Suffering, are always hard at work treating camels and other animals in need in their region of India. During August, they treated 226 camels and 387 other animals, including goats, dogs, buffalo and cattle.
You can read the stories of several animals below:
A Sad Loss Inspires Positive Action for Kabul’s Donkeys
We wanted to share an update from our partner group, Nowzad, that truly highlights how vital their Working Animal Programme is in Kabul. Rescuing and caring for this sick, exhausted donkey could only take place due to your heartfelt support and donations.