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Historic new law to protect millions of Ethiopia’s working animals

SPANA is delighted that the Animal Health and Welfare Proclamation No 1276/2025 has officially passed marking a groundbreaking step forward for animal welfare in Ethiopia.

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a photo of three working donkeys standing in the centre of one of Bamako's rubbish dumps. The donkeys are standing in a mountain of rubbish, and behind them there is rubbish for miles.

Living on the edge: working donkeys risk life and limb on Mali rubbish dumps as the capital’s waste collectors

SPANA New Trustees photos of seven individuals

Global Working Animal Welfare Charity SPANA Appoints Seven New Trustees

Bromley Jazz Collective Charity Concert to Raise Funds for SPANA, the Global Working Animal Charity

How working animals help transport water for communities

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

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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.