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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...

One Health

Find out more about One Health, why the One Health approach is important and how SPANA's work connects to One Health.

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.

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...