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Donkeys like Jasha, Jonty and Snowdrop have faced a battle to keep their sight. With your help, we were able to make sure they weren't left in the dark.

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Working towards a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering, and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

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News & campaigns

Dylan the donkey with driver Eugene

Lonely Dylan the donkey finds his herd

14 March 2020

Dylan was found by his previous owners alone at a fair with not another donkey in sight. Now, he has a bright future ahead of him with his new band of buddies at The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland.
Children with donkey, Ethiopia

International Women's Day 2020: three dedicated donkey-owners

6 March 2020

This International Women's Day, we are celebrating three wonderful women - Stella, Margartu and Samuna - who keep donkeys at the heart of their communities, and put donkey care first.
Worker in Kenya slaughterhouse carrying dried donkey skin

Kenyan slaughterhouses to close in blow to skin trade

25 February 2020

The decision by the Kenyan Government to close its donkey slaughterhouses represents a decisive blow against the skin trade in the region.
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How you can help

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Volunteer

Volunteers are The Donkey Sanctuary's true champions. Join this incredible team of people devoted to improving the lives of donkeys and mules worldwide.
Working donkey in brick kiln, India

Campaigns

From UK rescue appeals to global welfare projects and relief for animals affected by natural disasters, we campaign tirelessly to transform the quality of life for donkeys, mules and people worldwide.
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We're fighting for a world where donkeys and mules are free from suffering, but we can't do it without your help. Whether baking, sewing or sky-diving is your thing, there are a myriad of ways to raise vital funds to support our fight for donkey welfare.
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