On May 8th, Animal Aid Abroad (AAA) joined forces with our partner Lake Zone Animal Welfare Organization (LAZAWO) to celebrate World Donkey Day in Geita, Tanzania.

At Starting Over’s sanctuary in Israel, former working donkeys are given another chance at life. Many have been rescued from abuse and neglect, so are suffering from complex physical and mental conditions. Sixty-nine donkeys are currently receiving intensive care and treatment at the sanctuary to support their recovery from past harsh lives. Two even gave birth to baby foals!

Read on to see how your kind support is allowing these donkeys to heal:

Your fantastic ongoing support means Animal Nepal are able to continue running their sanctuary for vulnerable equines and other animals. Here, the rescued animals can experience loving care and live out the rest of their lives in safety, tranquility and dignity.

See how your support is making a real difference for these special animals:

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: