Morocco earthquake appeal: One year on, working animals still need your help

You can still help working animals affected by the devastating earthquake in Morocco by donating today

A year has passed since a powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco. The impact of the earthquake was devastating – claiming the lives of thousands of people and animals, and affecting millions.

The remote villages in the High Atlas Mountains suffered the most. Emergency services faced difficulties in reaching animals and people in need, as rescue efforts were complicated by the risk of landslides and the long distances involved.

Just a few days after the earthquake struck, our Marrakech veterinary team headed to the epicentre to provide lifesaving veterinary treatment to injured, ill and displaced working animals. During this immediate aftermath, we visited over 30 villages and treated 412 animals in dire need, and cared for hundreds more over the following weeks and months.

But our vital work is still desperately needed.

With villages obliterated by the earthquake and isolated mountain roads destroyed, working donkeys and mules have been critical in bringing vital water, food and supplies to cut-off communities. These invisible workers urgently need your help. You can ensure animals helping with the recovery efforts receive the critical treatment, feed and water they need as they work so hard to help their communities rebuild their lives.

With so many livelihoods lost, communities are have also been left without income to feed their animals. Sadly, many working animals will starve, become malnourished or be abandoned. We cannot let this happen.

Will you please help Morocco’s working animals by donating today? Thank you so much.