Donkey Champions Gift

In the countries where we work, life for donkeys is tough. These incredibly hardworking animals support the livelihoods and domestic needs of those who depend on them for their very survival. By training owners as animal welfare ambassadors, or “Donkey Champions”, we can equip communities with long-term skills, tools and knowledge to care for their animals properly. In Arusha, Tanzania, owners are trained in humane equine welfare, care, handling, and harnessing, and are given first aid kits to provide basic treatment for their donkeys. Children also receive engaging lessons where they learn about animal sentience through games, stories and songs. Education projects like these are especially important in remote regions where children are often responsible for tending their family’s animals. By empowering communities with Donkey Champions, we can prevent avoidable suffering, promote compassion and make sustainable improvements to the lives of working animals today and in future generations.