Our partner team at Friendicoes are dedicated to alleviating the suffering of equines working on the streets of India. These animals face gruelling work and harsh conditions, but Friendicoes are always there with their mobile clinic to relieve pain, and provide much-needed care and comfort.

They also rescued two more animals recently - a mule and a pony. Both had been abandoned and are now safe at their sanctuary.

Despite facing challenges recently, including African Horse Sickness (AHS) and rising costs, Blind Love remain dedicated to providing care and treatment for working animals in South Africa. Last month, they reached 74 horses and 56 donkeys. They are also planning to roll out a vaccination program against AHS to prevent further deaths in future.

See how your heartfelt support is changing lives in South Africa:

In India, the Camel Rescue Centre (CRC) are dedicated to alleviating suffering for working camels and other animals in need. During April, they attended to 285 camels and 261 other animals like horses, dogs and cows.

See how your kind donations are changing lives:

Our partner sanctuary in Tanzania, run by Lake Zone Animal Welfare Organization (LAZAWO), is a place where vulnerable donkeys are offered intensive care, healing, protection and dignity.

See how your support is assisting these donkeys in need:

Lake Zone Animal Welfare Organization (LAZAWO) provided 382 working donkeys with veterinary care last month. Recently, they have notice increasing community awareness and understanding around donkey welfare, leading to more owners calling them for assistance.

See how your compassionate donations are improving the welfare of donkeys in Geita, Tanzania:

Our new partner group, Animal Care in Egypt (ACE), treated an astonishing 2,000 working equines last month. This included providing intensive care for 23 donkeys and 28 horses in their hospital.

Thanks to your generous support, they are having an enormous impact on the lives and welfare of animals in Egypt.

With your wonderful support, Action for Protection of Wild Animals (APOWA) in India provided 102 working horses and bullocks with essential veterinary care last month. They also vaccinated 353 animals, provided welfare training for 31 owners, and installed 15 community water troughs for thirsty working animals.

See how your generous donations are improving animal welfare in rural India:

Thanks to your ongoing support, Zambezi Working Donkey Project (ZWDP) can work towards their vision of a Zambia where working donkeys are free from suffering and treated with compassion. In April, they provided 241 donkeys with essential veterinary care and also opened their brand new Visitor and Education Centre.

See your donations in action:

During April, Namigni Animal Sanctuary held a mobile clinic to attend to working equines in the Bogotá savanna region of Colombia. These horses and mares rarely have access to veterinary care, and the team noted issues particularly with hoof maintenance and dental care.

In addition, they educated owners about low-stress handling techniques and better human-animal interactions to improve working equines’ welfare in this region.

Read their full report below:

Our partner group Lilongwe Society for the Protection and Care of Animals (LSPCA) assisted 103 working donkeys during April. Their interventions focused on treating and preventing workload-related stress and injuries, improving shelter hygiene, correct harnessing techniques and other owner education to improve donkey welfare long-term.

Read their latest update below: