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American Friends of the Brooke

Welcome to the American Friends of the Brooke page

The American Friends of the Brooke is an independent US non-profit organization that shares the aims and objectives of the Brooke. The American Friends are very grateful to the Brooke for hosting this page and for promoting the work of the American Friends to Americans worldwide.  Donations to the American Friends from American taxpayers in the USA, UK, or anywhere in the world are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by US law.


Dr. Thannamal in India helping a muleThe Brooke is enormously encouraged by the interest, kindness and generosity of its American friends, and all that they are doing in the USA and elsewhere, to raise awareness of the work of the Brooke and its need for funds to continue and expand the programmes for horses, donkeys and mules worldwide.

Now that you have found the American Friends page. . . how can you help?

We invite you to join the growing number of Americans who have learned of the work of the Brooke, and are inspired to support efforts to alleviate the pain and suffering of working animals throughout the world. As an American donor and an advocate, you can support the goal of improving the lives of two million working donkeys, mules and horses that are in the greatest need of support by 2016, and the many millions of people who depend on them.

The Brooke's approach

  • Brooke mobile vet teams travel to communities to provide free veterinary treatment where it is needed most.
  • The Brooke trains owners and other local people how to provide the most effective care for their animals.
  • The Brooke undertakes groundbreaking, practical research in the field to reveal the best solutions for reducing animal suffering.


The Brooke finds that many of our friends and supporters are also interested to know that the Brooke’s focus on helping working animals also helps the poor people who depend on these animals for their livelihood. When the animals are well and prosper, so do their owners, families and communities.

As a contributor, your generous gift to the American Friends can do so much and is tax deductible. Every dollar counts – even small amounts of money go a long way in the developing countries where the Brooke works, and really can make a difference.

To donate online please visit American Friends of the Brooke website. 

See what your dollar can do

Becoming an advocate

We welcome your support as an advocate to help us spread the word about the Brooke and its mission. From making a presentation to your local community or civic group to making a donation, you can champion greater awareness and support of the Brooke throughout the U.S.A. or wherever you are. 

For information and other ways you can help, please contact:

American Friends of the Brooke
c/o Chapel and York Limited
1000 N West Street, Suite 1200
Wilmington, DE 19801

email: info@thebrooke.org
telephone: +44(0) 20 3012 3456
fax: +44(0) 20 3012 0156

American Friends of the Brooke has charitable status in the USA (501 (c) (3) status), and all donations made payable to American Friends of the Brooke are tax deductible.

Vet gives pain killer injection in Talianwala, Pakistan  © Brooke