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The Donkey Sanctuary are transforming the lives of donkeys in need worldwide by fostering greater understanding, collaboration and support, and by promoting lasting, mutually life-enhancing relationships. They invest in community-based projects involving donkeys in 35 countries around the world, rescue and re-home donkeys in need, and promote positive human-donkey interaction.

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The little-known demand for donkey skins, used in the production of ejiao (a traditional Chinese remedy), is driving a global trade that is opportunistic, brutal and unsustainable. The Donkey Sanctuary’s new report reveals how donkeys are suffering in their millions, and animal dependent communities are severely impacted.

Donkey populations under threat due to brutal skins trade

22 February 2024

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Every month, we interview one of our member organisations about their work, main battles and achievements for animals. This month we are pleased to interview Dr Joe Collins, Chief Veterinary Advisor (Europe) at The Donkey Sanctuary.

Have you met The Donkey Sanctuary?

26 January 2023

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A new report published by The Donkey Sanctuary, World Horse Welfare and Eurogroup for Animals sheds light on the situation of working equids in the EU. Often forgotten, these animals are nonetheless essential to many communities and must be efficiently protected throughout the EU.

Working equids in the EU need recognition and adequate protection

19 December 2022

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Working equines play a crucial role in sustaining rural and impoverished communities in Mexico, where they are often a family's main source of income, according to a recent study by our member organisation, The Donkey Sanctuary.

Donkeys support impoverished communities in Mexico

24 January 2022

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Donkeys and mules play a vital but often unrecognised role in rebuilding disaster-hit communities in low-to middle-income countries, according to new research by The Donkey Sanctuary.

Recognising donkeys’ crucial but hidden role in humanitarian disasters

19 October 2021

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To celebrate European Sustainable Development Week, Eurogroup for Animals and the International Coalition For Working Equids hosted an event to remind the public of the invaluable role of working equids to societies around the globe.

Invisible helpers: working equids empowering sustainable growth

27 September 2021

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Eurogroup for Animals, in partnership with the International Coalition for Working Equids, presents an interactive panel event to showcase the role working animals play in helping achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Register now to attend!

Event - Working Animals: Empowering Sustainable Growth

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Donkeys are dependable and sentient animals with a multitude of roles.

On World Donkey Day - why should we care about donkeys everyday?

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For the first time, The Donkey Sanctuary and World Horse Welfare have taken part in the annual Climate Week NYC.

Equine charities host New York Climate Week event

That was the main take home message from the European Parliament’s Intergroup on Animal Welfare and Conservation meeting of 14 July dedicated to the Role of the Third Sector during Crisis and Recovery: Case of COVID-19 and Equine Welfare Charities.

COVID-19: NGO sector and its 28.3 million of workers deserve a targeted help at the EU and national levels

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Although the Donkey Sanctuary is currently closed in line with the Government's Covid-19 restrictions, you can still take a virtual tour thanks to the Sanctuary's webcam system.

Virtual visit to the sanctuary

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Half global population could be slaughtered in next five years for ejiao industry, warns report

World's donkeys being 'decimated' by demand for Chinese medicine

21 November 2019

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