18 June 2019
In April 2019, Patron Alastair Stewart travelled to Senegal to see Brooke’s vital work around the country. He was joined by CEO Petra Ingram and Brooke West Africa Regional Representative Emmanuel Sarr.
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18 June 2019
In May 2019 Brooke participated in the 87th World Assembly of Delegates of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). The event saw a launch of new standards for parveterinary training that Brooke has helped shape.
8 May 2019
On World Donkey Day, the International Coalition for Working Equids (ICWE) welcomed the World Organisation for Animal Health’s (OIE) 3 May statement calling for better implementation of OIE standards to help protect the welfare of donkeys – and the people who rely on them - which are currently at risk due to the global trade in donkey skins, especially in Africa.
29 March 2019
Brooke is supporting local services to tackle an outbreak of a fast-spreading disease among donkeys across West Africa.
25 March 2019
Brooke West Africa marked the opening of a new equine shelter in Mekhe, Senegal on 27 December 2018. The shelter, which is close to the local market will provide owners and working horses, donkeys and mules with vital shade and water.
5 December 2018
Brooke has co-planned a cross sector workshop with The Donkey Sanctuary in Partnership with SAIEVAC
4 September 2018
Brooke has approved an emergency grant of £23,000 to provide food for an estimated 1300 animals affected by the ongoing devastating drought in Senegal.
12 July 2018
Brooke West Africa conducted a study into the contribution of working equines to the Senegal economy.
25 May 2018
Brooke Action for Working Horses and Donkeys attended the 86th World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) General Session this week, 20 – 25 May, championing the needs of working animals.
17 May 2018
Local communites help reduce donkey theft in Kenya by entering "Protect your donkey and win" competition.