Emergency appeal: Save working animals from devastating drought in East Africa

Working donkey affected by severe drought in Ethiopia

We need your support to provide immediate lifesaving feed, water and treatment for working animals affected by the deadly drought

A devastating drought has left thousands of working animals in East Africa fighting for their lives. Following the worst drought Ethiopia has faced in decades, local water sources have dried up and food supplies have depleted.

Regions in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia have been destabilised further by the ongoing effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, insecurity and diseases. The President of Kenya has declared a national disaster.

Tragically, many animals have already lost their lives. With access to water and food remaining scarce, many more will die unless action is taken. Working animals are having to trek exceptionally high distances with their owners in scorching heat – sometimes up to four times their normal distance – to search for feed and water. They have become emaciated and susceptible to diseases.

We need your help urgently so animals can get the water, food and veterinary treatment they desperately need.

Will you please donate now to help save the lives of working animals affected by this terrible drought?

Emergency feed for cattle affected by drought in Ethiopia

SPANA providing cattle in Awash Fentale, Ethiopia, with emergency feed during the ongoing drought. The Afar Region of Ethiopia has been suffering from drought for several years.

Thank you

Your generous donations will be used for projects such as those featured in this emergency appeal and where they are required the most to help working animals in need. We would be so grateful for whatever you can give to this vital drought appeal. Thank you.