The Donkey Sanctuary is the leading charity championing donkey welfare across the globe. It is relentless in its pursuit of a better world for donkeys and its important work includes:

Rescues, rehoming and sanctuary in the UK, Ireland and Europe

Its sanctuaries and Guardian homes look after approximately 6,500 rescued, abandoned and homeless donkeys who have special care needs. Its team of dedicated veterinary experts, grooms, scientists and behaviour experts, set and share the global benchmark for outstanding donkey care.

Across the world

Ten of millions of donkeys are in crisis, due to the global skin trade, conflict and climate change, leading to trauma, exhaustion, and widespread deaths. Poor welfare practices, lack of veterinary care, and increasing poverty prevent proper care for both donkeys and their owners, especially in the least developed nations where donkeys are most prevalent. The Donkey Sanctuary’s global work includes:

• Advocacy: The charity’s recognised authority in the field gives it a platform to speak at some of the world’s most influential legislative and environmental forums to protect donkeys (and all animals), particularly in developing countries.

• World leading research: Sharing this as widely as possible with donkey owners and animal healthcare practitioners around the world, so they understand donkey care best practices.

• Collaboration: Partnering with organisations to educate and empower donkey-dependent communities to make sustainable improvements to their lives in South Asia, East, West and Southern Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.