Stakeholders gathered in Burkina Faso from 8-9 June to discuss the devastating impact of the donkey skin trade on donkey populations and communities across Africa, and pledged to work on a cross-regional approach to protecting the species.
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A Kenyan court’s decision to allow the resumption of donkey slaughter for their skins has sent shockwaves among equine-owning communities, who heavily rely on the animals for their livelihoods.
Brooke India has stepped up its appeal to help communities affected by the Covid-19 crisis after a fatal cyclone tore through India’s west coast, impacting more than 600 owners and over 3,600 horses, donkeys and mules.
Action for Animal Health, a new initiative led by Brooke and nine partner organisations, aims to build support for greater investment in animal health to protect animals, people and the planet.
Seven key facts about the donkey skin trade affecting donkeys and their owners around the world.
Brooke joins an unprecedented coalition of 50 animal welfare charities is urging the Government not to waste a ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ to redefine our relationship with animals through a new animal health and welfare strategy.
Last week, Brooke was invited to attend the C7 summit, which is the primary route for civil society organisations to input into the upcoming Group of Seven (G7) Summit in June.
This early May Bank Holiday, you can raise vital funds for Brooke by taking part in the Captain Tom 100, a new fundraising event set up to celebrate the life and legacy of Captain Sir Tom Moore, who famously raised £38.9 million for the NHS last year by walking 100 laps of his garden before he turned 100.
A statement on the international treaty for pandemic preparedness and response that has been agreed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and 23 other global leaders.
Brooke has published its second annual Research Review, giving key insights into the charity’s research processes, achievements and learnings of 2020.