Working Worldwide
Working Worldwide
The Donkey Sanctuary also works throughout the world helping to improve conditions for working donkeys and mules. The Donkey Sanctuary currently has projects in: Cyprus Egypt Ethiopia Europe India Italy Kenya Mexico Spain The projects vary from research into tropical diseases of both national and international importance, to mobile clinics and sanctuaries providing free clinical treatment and advice on management, husbandry and nutrition in donkeys and mules. The Donkey Sanctuary is also engaged in investigations of transportation methods of donkeys and mules throughout Europe.			Read Angelie's story, a six year old caring for her sick donkey in India Support our work Help us improve conditions for donkeys worldwide by participating in our fundraising appeal. Overseas appeal

In 2006 the world donkey and mule population, according to the Food & Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, was 52,548,655, the majority of which are to be found in developing countries. Incessant droughts resulting in increased cattle mortality have contributed to an increase in donkey usage as draught and pack animals in both rural and urban areas.

Donkeys are used for work and in many circumstances are a lifeline to families in their everyday tasks, such as water, and wood fuel collection, land cultivation and transportation of produce to market.

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