Community programmes

This phrase in Africa’s Kiswahili language is the slogan of the radio programme made by partner organisation KENDAT in Kenya, currently on KBC Kiswahili Service from 8:45pm to 8:55pm every Thursday.

It is only one of the examples of our activities which actively involve animal owners in programmes to improve the welfare of their working animals.

Why is it important to actively involve the animal owners?

To prevent animal health and welfare problems from arising in the first place, we believe it is essential to work directly with local communities. It is ultimately the owner who will determine the quality of life of his animal. The community programmes have been developed to make the owners aware of the importance of keeping the animal healthy and free from pain.
The purpose of the community programme is to achieve sustainable animal welfare through addressing the understanding and animal welfare needs of the communities involved.

In the community programmes, the Brooke works together with the animal owners, and with the women and children who take care of the animals at home. We also include individuals who earn a living by providing animal related services (such as farriers, saddlers and local healers).