Most people have never heard of ejiao. But behind it is a brutal global trade killing millions of donkeys every year. Amazon UK must act. Help us stop the trade. Read the full story: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/donkeys-sold-killed-wellness-amazon-37202392

In the 1930s, a British woman in Cairo saw abandoned war horses suffering, and refused to look away. That woman was Dorothy Brooke, and her compassion became the start of Brooke. Her grandson, Richard Searight, shares memories of his grandma and reads from Dorothy’s diaries.

Diakher's baby surrounded by his family at Keur Elimane in Sokone ! #happy #foal #friday

The donkey skin trade is a growing global issue that is decimating donkey populations. Donkeys are sentient animals who have worked alongside people for centuries. Most of this is widely hidden from public view. The more people who understand what is happening, the harder it becomes to ignore

Donkeys have stood beside us for generations. Now they need us to stand with them 🫏 The donkey skin trade is putting millions of donkeys at risk. We are calling for change and YOU can help! Take action today to help protect donkeys - sign the petition ✍️ here: https://bit.ly/4uDtXYt

May 8th is World Donkey Day. It's an opportunity to pay tribute to this exceptional animal that, for millennia, has supported our economies, transported water to our villages, and accompanied our families with unparalleled resilience. @brookecharity.bsky.social Happy Donkey Day to all !

Since February 2024, the African Union has officially banned the trafficking and slaughter of donkeys for their skins throughout the continent. - Total commitment of the 55 African Member States. -Strategy 2025-2035: at Abidjan PADCo-2, a 10-year pan-African strategy was launched. #savedonkeys

A little fresh break to end the week well. Nothing like the calm of the drinker for this little donkey. Happy #FoalFriday to all!

By strengthening animal health systems and the skills of healthcare providers, @brookecharity.bsky.social actively contributes to the overall balance of public health in West Africa. Caring for animals means protecting people. This is the heart of our One Health mission.

On April 4, Brooke West Africa celebrates Senegal's national Independance Day! Let's celebrate this day by making a commitment to guarantee their health and dignity. #Independanceday #Senegal

Important announcement regarding Brooke's work in India...

Happy foal friday

Let’s discover Ndiame Ngom, a donkey owner and farrier !

Brooke's Global Research Advisor, Dr Mihaiela Swift MRCVS reports from the field in Senegal. 🇸🇳 🫏 #Research #DisasterResponse #DisasterResiliience #ParticipatoryResearch

This week, Brooke's Global Harness Advisor, Jackie, has been in Senegal with our Brooke West Africa team to work with, and assess the equipment of, local harness, cart and bit makers. She's very impressed with the improvements made so far through the Harnessing Improvement Program

Brooke West Africa Workshop at the Mékhé CSL ( Clinical Skill Lab) in Sénégal. @Jackiehickman #animalwelfare #lab #farriery #harnessing

At Brooke, we know that the human–equine bond is central to animal welfare. This new research reminds us that stress and fear in handlers can impact horses’ emotional states, underscoring why supporting the mental well-being of both people and the animals they work with is so important. 🧡

In 2026, Brooke continues her mission for working animals. Thank you to our donors, partners, and colleagues for their dedication. May this year bring joy and impact to our collective efforts. Happy New Year to all!  #2026

From all of us at Brooke, including our ambassadors and high-profile supporters, we wish all those who celebrate a very Merry Christmas🎄

"Brooke recognises animals as sentient beings vital for planetary health & #pandemicprevention. By supporting animal health workers & essential veterinary medicines, we improve #animalwelfare, reduce disease risks, & benefit both people and the environment." Brooke CEO Chris Wainwright at #UNEA7

United Nations member states are gathering in Nairobi for the 7th Environmental Assembly – focused on “Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet”. Brooke is there to urge for the donkey skin trade to be recognised as an environmental crime. Read more: www.thebrooke.org/news/recogni...

Our latest newsletter is now online. In this issue, we present the results of our quarterly activities, which focused on humane animal treatment, community development, and animal welfare.

Découvrez notre nouvelle Ambassadrice des Femmes, la talentueuse actrice Annette Badland Elle nous aide à mettre en lumière les liens étroits qui unissent la vie des femmes, leurs moyens de subsistance et les animaux de travail, et à souligner l’importance de l’égalité des genres pour tous #women

The creation of clinical skills laboratories CSL offers veterinary practitioners the opportunity to practice their clinical skills using models,repeat procedures,refine them, and reduce the need for training on [email protected] has begun the process of establishing its CSL in Mékhé

The Worshipful Company of Farriers, founded in 1356, was a medieval farrier's guild dedicated to maintaining high standards of equine welfare in the City of London. It supports farriers worldwide ensuring their continued professional development and the excellence of their craft.

Development is not measured solely in terms of roads, numbers, or infrastructure. It is also measured by the quality of the bond between humans and animals, by compassion and shared responsibility for our living world. #development #worldwideday #information #horselove #donkey #animalwelfare

What you see here is not just a cattle crossing It's the heart of a cross-border traffic that's emptying our villages of their donkeys, essential to rural daily life,who are becoming targets of the skin trade Join the fight for their protection #Donkeyrescue #Advocacyfordonkey #EndDonkeySkinTrade

OCTOBER 4, 2025 WORLD ANIMAL DAY Let's protect our horses, let's protect our communities. Caring for working horses means investing in the well-being of rural families. 🐴🐎 Join us on all our platforms to experience this day with our partners. #WAD2025 #WAD #worldanimalday #horses #donkeys

#solidarity #human #horses

Good handling means less suffering and more trust. With the Handling project, @brookecharity.bsky.social supports communities to improve the care and handling practices of donkeys and horses #animalwelfare

Let's meet Dieynaba and her donkey, Laura. @brookecharity.bsky.social first met Dieynaba in 2016, shortly after her father passed away.From a young age,she passionately cared for the family donkey,Laura. In 2024, we visited Dieynaba to see how she and Laura were doing.She loves Laura. #animalwelfare

#Padco2 Day2 The pan-African conference begins this morning with Dr. Yalace Kaboré who explains the socio-economic importance of donkeys, the challenges related to their preservation, the sustainable solutions and initiatives implemented for the preservation of donkeys and veterinary training.

Day1 #Padco2 Between panels and presentations, the first day of the Pan-African Conference for the Preservation of Donkeys ended with a presentation of the strategy of the action plan and the exhibition of the Abidjan Declaration on the moratorium on the prohibition of donkey trade in Africa.

Our latest report reveals Africa’s donkey population could reduce from around 27 million to 14 million over the next 15 years, if a continent-wide ban on the #donkeyskintrade isn’t enforced. 🫏 www.thebrooke.org/news/africa-...

We must speak with one voice, act as one, and denounce with all our might to put an end to this despicable trade in donkey skins. This is the whole purpose of PADCO2. Moving from words to action. Emmanuel Bouré SARR, @brookewestafrica.bsky.social #PADCO2 #PADCO2025 #DonkeyConferenceAfrica

A workshop is being organized to evaluate this collaboration and strengthen their knowledge on certain aspects Evaluate the partnership between Brooke and the VRNs* Build VRN capacity on the AHMF* Update the training modules and ensure their adoption Train VRNs on the TFAL* #animalwelfare

Since October 2024, INADES-Formation Burkina has been leading the Project to Strengthen the Resilience of Vulnerable Communities in the Sanmatenga Province... Read more www.inadesformation.net/determinatio...

Harnessing Workshop @brookecharity.bsky.social x @brookeweston.bsky.social x @brookeeastafrica at Thies, Mékhé, Sénégal #harnessing #animalwelfare

Today, March 22, we celebrate water, a source of life and a pillar of community resilience. Brooke West Africa and her partners work every day to ensure equal access to this resource for communities, their horses and donkeys and other farm animals. #water #sourceoflife #Brooke

Brooke's new global farriery project aims to transform the farriery trade in low- and middle-income countries and deliver lasting improvements in animal welfare by ensuring healthy, happy working equines can continue to support community livelihoods. youtube.com/shorts/NVVTV...

At Brooke we care greatly for horses, donkeys and mules and we share advice, training, resources and compassion to help improve their lives everyday...

When horses, donkeys and mules are happy, so are their owners and communities 😊 #InternationalDayOfHappiness #CaringAndSharing

Brooke implements programs to improve the living & working conditions of working horses & the communities that depend on them.The regional office based in Senegal develops programs in the country and in Burkina Faso,Ghana & Côte d'Ivoire & also collaborates with UEMOA and ECOWAS. #animalwelfare