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Count every one: Making working animals visible  

Gender equality and working animals 

Teaching the next generation to care for working animals

We’re proud to share a powerful blog by Christelle Chenard, our Education Programme Adviser, on the importance of teaching the next generation about working animals’...

Unsung Heroes of the Water Crisis: Reflecting on International Working Animal Day 2025 

Jim Broadbent op-ed

SPANA’s ambassadors and celebrity supporters call on global leaders to prioritise access to water for working animals

International Working Animal Day: UK public prioritise water for pets if hit by drought, new survey

Global health agreement recognises animal welfare as central to pandemic prevention 

This historic decision marks the first time animal welfare has been included within an international health framework, underscoring its critical role in preventing future pandemics.

One Health

Find out more about One Health, why the One Health approach is important and how SPANA's work connects to One Health.

SPANA welcomes progress on donkey skin trade ban

SPANA is delighted that the African Union’s historic commitment to banning the horrific donkey skin trade has taken a significant step towards becoming a reality.

How Leaving a Bequest to Charity Could Make a Lasting Difference

Many people decide on leaving a legacy to charity, alongside the gifts they pass on to loved ones. But how does this process work, and...

SPANA welcomes historic ban on deadly donkey skin trade

SPANA is thrilled to announce that, working alongside partners, we have been instrumental in securing a historic ban on the donkey skin trade across Africa.