Blog

What are working donkeys?

Find out all about working donkeys, where they operate and why they're needed.

Saving Goloo’s sight

Find out how SPANA helped to save Goloo the camel from Rajasthan.

People in the UK are unaware of the dangers that donkeys are facing

Donkeys are at risk due to growing demand for ‘ejiao’, a product made from donkey skins.

Teaching empathy by touring Tunisia

Read about our education bus in Tunisia.

My mother would have been overjoyed!

SPANA trustee Dr Mary-Lorraine Hughes makes her first visit to SPANA in Morocco.

Meet legacy supporter Anne Paul

SPANA sits down with Anne Paul, a long-time supporter to talk about leaving a legacy.

What is fistulous withers?

Read about how SPANA vets work to prevent this chronic problem before it starts.

Rescuing an orphaned foal

SPANA Jordan Country Director Dr Ghazi welcomed an unexpected new addition – a newborn donkey foal.

5 reasons why you should give knitting a go

Find out why knitting could bring substantial health benefits to your life, without you having to break a sweat!

Relieving Caleb’s pain

Read how SPANA vets helped make Caleb the horse's work more bearable with treatment and the right equipment.

Meet Val Pierce

We asked Val Pierce about what sparked her love of knitting, and what tips she has for you!

Rescuing Botswana’s stray donkeys

We found a solution for improving the health & wellbeing of donkeys in Botswana.