21 September 2021
To mark European Sustainable Development Week, let's take a look at four Brooke projects that are creating lasting change for the environment, communities and their animals.
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17 September 2021
The International Coalition of Working Equids (ICWE) is providing support and expertise to equine owners in Nepal, after the country’s government confirmed the presence of Glanders disease in May 2021.
6 September 2021
A petition signed by over 30,000 donkey owners was delivered to the Kenyan Government on Thursday 26 August, demanding a ban on the slaughter of donkeys for skin and meat, following this year’s reversal of the February 2020 ban.
18 August 2021
Imagine it’s upwards of 35°C outside, you’ve just arrived in Santorini Old Harbour and you’re looking up at the 600 steps to the island’s capital, Fira. You take the plunge and walk it, knowing there’s a cold drink and plenty of rest at the top.
15 July 2021
Alex Ridgeway, our farriery project coordinator, explains why a career in farriery can not only improve the lives of millions of horses, donkeys and mules, but can also be a secure and prosperous one for young people.
15 July 2021
For the second time, Brooke has called out Gordon Ramsay for not considering animal welfare on one of his cooking shows.
12 July 2021
An animation created by Brooke called ‘Invisible Helpers – Working Livestock in Sustainable Development’ was shortlisted for a people's choice award in the SDGS in Action Film Festival
8 July 2021
Brooke India has been hard at work offering emergency relief to equines and their owners following May’s emergency appeal. Approximately 60,000 equines and 40,000 owners are expected to receive fodder, first aid kits and medicines by the end of the outreach programme.
6 July 2021
On Tuesday 6 July Brooke participated in an official side event at the UN’s High Level Political Forum (HLPF) examining the importance of working livestock in rural communities across Central America and the innovations that have improved resilience, in the context of sustainable livelihoods and disaster preparedness and response.
5 July 2021
Ahead of Brooke's virtual side event at this week's High Level Political Forum, Fredred Valdivia, Regional Representative of Brooke Latin America Central (BLAC) explores the vital contribution of working animals in disaster prone areas.