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International Women’s Day: the surprising link between gender equality and donkeys

International Women’s Day: Interview with Dr Hanna Zewdu

SPANA launches urgent appeal as thousands of donkeys suffer in Tanzania floodwaters  

Thousands of donkeys in Nyarugusu Refugee Camp, Tanzania, are suffering due to the spread of deadly diseases triggered by devastating floods.

UN RECOGNISES VITAL ROLE OF WORKING ANIMALS IN DISASTER RELIEF

The United Nations adopted a resolution formally acknowledging the vital role of working animals in disaster risk reduction, following years of advocacy from animal welfare...
A collection of camels and donkeys drink from a natural water source

One Health

Find out more about One Health, why the One Health approach is important and how SPANA's work connects to One Health.
A drove of donkeys standing in a field in Zimbabwe

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.
Comedian and actress Jenny Eclair holds her blue and green donkey painting which she is raffling to raise funds for SPANA

Winner announced! Bespoke artwork by comedian Jenny Eclair to support SPANA

Thank you so much to everyone who entered our raffle to win a bespoke piece of artwork from British comedian, Jenny Eclair!

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.

ICWE WELCOMES AFRICA’S MORATORIUM ON HORRIFIC DONKEY SKIN TRADE

ICWE is now delighted to confirm that the African Union has acknowledged the importance of taking action and will adopt the moratorium on the donkey...
Face of a happy working donkey standing in a white stables

How To Help Working Animals This Giving Tuesday

This Giving Tuesday, 28 November 2023, why not join us to help working animals around the world who urgently need expert care?
vet in SPANA cap provides treatment to brown donkey, they are surrounded by brick walls and rubble

SPANA Morocco Earthquake Emergency Response – Week 1 update

SPANA teams have been working tirelessly to provide lifesaving care and support to working animals in desperate need.

ICWE (The International Coalition for Working Equids) attends BEVA Congress 2023 

For the first time, this year, all four members of ICWE will be exhibiting at The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) Congress in Birmingham from...
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