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News and case studies

Read the latest news and views about our work around the world.

Latest from around the world

Breaking the bias this International Women's Day

This International Women’s Day, Brooke is breaking the bias and shining a light on some of the women making a difference in their communities.

Animal welfare recognised as critical for environment and sustainability in historic UN resolution

The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) yesterday passed a historic resolution recognising the pivotal role of animal welfare in sustainable development and environmental health.

Students celebrate as they graduate with a government-accredited certification in farriery.

Senegal hosts first farriery graduation ceremony

In an African first, 11 students graduated with a government-accredited certification in farriery on Friday 4 February at the Vocational Training Centre of Thies, Senegal.

Man looking through microscope at samples of equine blood.

Pandemic treaty: prevention won’t work until we invest in animal health

As governments prepare to negotiate a historic pandemic treaty, we highlight why prevention will fail if governments don't invest in animal health in lower income countries.

Donkeys carry slate across a river. Credit: Richard Dunwoody

Brooke uncovers India’s hidden skin trade problem

India’s donkey population has fallen by 61% since 2012, according to a study by Brooke India investigating the hidden presence of the donkey skin trade in the region.

Gaps in population data put working horses and donkeys at threat

The needs of working horses and donkeys in low-to-middle-income countries (LMICs) are being overlooked by governments, according to Brooke. Our research found that many countries are not gathering reliable data on equine populations, leaving them vulnerable to disease and at increased threat from the donkey skin trade.

Tanzania bans donkey slaughter

The Tanzanian government has announced a ten year ban on donkey slaughter following concerns about the country’s waning donkey population.

Donkey Skin Trade in West Africa - Ghana corridor puts donkeys at risk

Brooke West Africa's Regional Representative Emmanuel Sarr recently visited an active slaughterhouse in Ghana. His findings present a harrowing picture for donkeys and their owners across West Africa.

What we do

Brooke works with communities across the world to transform the lives of working horses, donkeys and mules. We drive lasting improvements in animal health and welfare through action, advocacy and education.

How healthy horses and donkeys support stronger livelihoods

The role and welfare of working animals in disasters

Donkeys, horses and mules play a vital role in supporting communities during disasters.

A group of four donkeys eat green vegetation together

Policy and advocacy

Our team campaigns to change the lives of working animals and the communities that rely on them. See how our work is making an impact across the world.