Our international work champions the quality of life for donkeys and the communities who live alongside them.

We try to help and make a lasting difference to the 40 million donkeys spread across the globe.

Our international work is highly dynamic and tackles ongoing chronic problems and short term emergencies.

Stop the Slaughter: End the donkey skin trade

Approximately 5.9 million donkeys are slaughtered for their skins every year. The collagen taken from their skin is used in the production of ejiao, an ingredient used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Learn about the causes, impacts and the campaign to Stop the Slaughter.

Working across the globe

Our European sanctuaries