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brookewestafrica.bsky.social @brookewestafrica.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

A historic milestone! On October 8, 2026, in Lomé, the ministerial meeting held alongside the 11th annual meeting of ECOWAS regional animal health networks endorsed the REGIONAL STRATEGY FOR THE PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION OF DONKEYS BY 2030 @brookecharity.bsky.social read more lnkd.in/p/dUWwa2Ed

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REGIONAL STRATEGY FOR THE PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION OF DONKEYS BY 2030 | BROOKE WEST AFRICA

Donkey Preservation

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Brooke Action for Working Horses and Donkeys @brookecharity.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

On #InternationalDayForDisasterRiskReduction, we share a new report from our global research programme on working equids, climate resilience, & disaster risk management. Find the report here: www.thebrooke.org/what-we-do/n... @ucl.ac.uk @brookewestafrica.bsky.social @ilankelman.bsky.social

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The role and welfare of working animals in disasters

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Brooke Action for Working Horses and Donkeys @brookecharity.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We’re currently at the UK headquarters of Amazon to hand in our donkey skin trade petition. Nearly 60,000 signatures on the petition show that the UK public do not want donkey skin products, also known as ejiao, to be available for sale on this retailer’s website. #BanDonkeySkinTrade #ProtectDonkeys

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Brooke Action for Working Horses and Donkeys @brookecharity.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Earlier today we handed in our donkey skin trade petition, containing nearly 60,000 signatures of support, to the Amazon UK headquarters in London. We hope that after seeing this petition, Amazon will agree to meet with Brooke to learn more about the devastating impact of the donkey skin trade.

An image of a donkey stood in a shelter with it's head lifted and chin resting slightly on the top bar of a wooden fence. The donkey is looking directly at the camera with it's ears pricked. Other donkeys can be seen stood in the shelter behind it.

In the top left corner of the image is an orange paint-effect square stamp with block wording that reads: "PROTECT DONKEYS END THE SKIN TRADE"

In the bottom quarter of the image, white bold writing reads: "PETITION HANDED IN! 60,000 SIGNATURES"

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brookewestafrica.bsky.social @brookewestafrica.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Together, we can protect donkeys and end the skin trade. Sign the petition www.thebrooke.org/support-us/e...

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brookewestafrica.bsky.social @brookewestafrica.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

@brookewestafrica.bsky.social will represent @brookecharity.bsky.social at the World Social Forum in Cotonou! This major international gathering is a unique opportunity to make our voice heard, to forge strong connections with changemakers from around the world, and to inspire new collaborations.

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Brooke Action for Working Horses and Donkeys @brookecharity.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Earlier this month, Brooke travelled to New York to attend the United Nations #HighLevelPoliticalForum on #SustainableDevelopment. We were selected to deliver an official oral statement in a plenary session of the Ministerial Segment, in the presence of Ambassadors, Ministers and Heads of State.

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Brooke Action for Working Horses and Donkeys @brookecharity.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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.

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brookewestafrica.bsky.social @brookewestafrica.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

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

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Brooke Action for Working Horses and Donkeys @brookecharity.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

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

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Brooke Action for Working Horses and Donkeys @brookecharity.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

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: bit.ly/4uDtXYt

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brookewestafrica.bsky.social @brookewestafrica.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

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 !

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brookewestafrica.bsky.social @brookewestafrica.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

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

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brookewestafrica.bsky.social @brookewestafrica.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

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

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brookewestafrica.bsky.social @brookewestafrica.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

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.

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brookewestafrica.bsky.social @brookewestafrica.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

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

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Brooke Action for Working Horses and Donkeys @brookecharity.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

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

It is with profound sadness that, after 25 years, our Brooke India operations will be closing.

Since 2001, the exceptional teams, partners and valued communities we work with have dramatically changed the lives of millions of horses, donkeys and mules. This impact was only made possible by the generosity of our wonderful supporters and our dedicated team on the ground.

In recent years, due to changes to India’s regulatory environment for charities, Brooke India has been engaging with authorities to ensure that the arrangements put in place when it was first created were still appropriate. As part of this engagement, Brooke India applied for registration under the Foreign Contribution (Regulations) Act (FCRA) in December 2024.

During the process, regulators indicated that aspects of the current structure may not fully align with current regulatory requirements.

As a result, Brooke UK is unable to provide further funds to ensure the continuation of operations. With no viable alternative, Brooke India’s leadership have taken the extremely difficult decision to end our charity operations in the country.

This has been a deeply painful step for everyone involved. We have been honoured to support these working animals and their communities and will do everything we can to continue doing so in the future.

Our work in other regions will continue as normal, giving working horses, donkeys and mules a life worth living.

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brookewestafrica.bsky.social @brookewestafrica.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

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

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Brooke Action for Working Horses and Donkeys @brookecharity.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

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

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Brooke Action for Working Horses and Donkeys @brookecharity.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

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

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brookewestafrica.bsky.social @brookewestafrica.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

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

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Brooke Action for Working Horses and Donkeys @brookecharity.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

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. 🧡

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Horses can smell fear in humans, researchers say

Tests showed horses that smelled body odour from people watching scary films startled more easily

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brookewestafrica.bsky.social @brookewestafrica.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

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

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Brooke Action for Working Horses and Donkeys @brookecharity.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

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

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Brooke Action for Working Horses and Donkeys @brookecharity.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

"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

Brooke CEO Chris Wainwright speaking at the UNEA-7 side event hosted by ANAW, “Protecting all life to protect our planet - linking the well-being of animals, people, and ecosystems.”

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Brooke Action for Working Horses and Donkeys @brookecharity.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

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...

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Recognise donkey skin trade as environmental crime, Brooke urges UN

Brooke is in Nairobi advocating to have donkey skins trade recognised as an environmental crime.

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brookewestafrica.bsky.social @brookewestafrica.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

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.

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brookewestafrica.bsky.social @brookewestafrica.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

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

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brookewestafrica.bsky.social @brookewestafrica.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

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 animals.@brookecharity.bsky.social has begun the process of establishing its CSL in Mékhé

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brookewestafrica.bsky.social @brookewestafrica.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

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.

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brookewestafrica.bsky.social @brookewestafrica.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

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

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brookewestafrica.bsky.social @brookewestafrica.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

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

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brookewestafrica.bsky.social @brookewestafrica.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

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

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brookewestafrica.bsky.social @brookewestafrica.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

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

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brookewestafrica.bsky.social @brookewestafrica.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

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

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brookewestafrica.bsky.social @brookewestafrica.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

#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.

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brookewestafrica.bsky.social @brookewestafrica.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

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.

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Brooke Action for Working Horses and Donkeys @brookecharity.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

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-...

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Africa could lose half its donkeys by 2040

Africa could lose half its donkeys by 2040 due to a trade which slaughters them for their skins, Brooke predicts.

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brookewestafrica.bsky.social @brookewestafrica.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

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

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brookewestafrica.bsky.social @brookewestafrica.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

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

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brookewestafrica.bsky.social @brookewestafrica.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

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...

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Atelier Fabrication de Mors #farrierskills

YouTube video by Brooke West Africa

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Brooke Action for Working Horses and Donkeys @brookecharity.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

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

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Brooke Action for Working Horses and Donkeys @brookecharity.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

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

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brookewestafrica.bsky.social @brookewestafrica.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

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

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