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News and case studies

Read the latest news and views about our work around the world.

Latest from around the world

Brooke urges Central America governments to take One Health approach to El Niño preparations

Brooke urges governments including the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and Honduras to include people, animals and the environment in preparation plans for the El Niño weather phenomenon.

Nine of the best photos for World Photography Day 2023

To mark World Photography Day 2023 we're sharing a few of our favourite pictures from some of the counrties Brooke works in

Bridging the gap: Empowering agrovets through mentorship

Brooke East Africa Senior Animal Welfare Officer James Kithuka discusses Brooke's Agrovet Mentoring Framework, which aims to empower agrovets and transform animal health.

Brooke addresses the UN on behalf of 'historically absent' working equids

Brooke addressed representatives from government, the private sector and civil society at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on 20 July, urging them to ensure the inclusion of working animals within policy and programmes of investment.

Brooke and the A4AH coalition. Guests included Baroness Natalie Bennett (middle) and Dr Scott Miller (back left).

Brooke and partners host parliament event urging government to invest in animal health

Brooke and the Action for Animal Health coalition held a parliamentary event on 4 July, asking governments to invest in animal health to prevent future pandemics.

More than 60k people and animals helped by Brooke following last year’s flooding disaster in Pakistan

Pakistan was hit by one of the worst floods in its history a year ago, leading to a national emergency affecting millions of people. Brooke played a pivotal role in supporting communities and their working equines on the road to recovery.

SDG Summit 2023 - a historic opportunity to put animals on the agenda

World leaders will meet this September to review the progress of the Sustainable Development Goals and settle on a Political Declaration. Having read the zero draft, Senior External Affairs Advisor Anna Marry discusses omissions that need addressing.

Brooke India and local Government Veterinary and Livestock Extension Officers perform vital health check-up for a Bhotia Tribe equine. Credit: Vikram Mehta, Field Assistant.

Brooke India assists Himalayan community with “hazardous” equine migration

Brooke India is supporting equine-owning communities in the Himalayas with essential veterinary care, as they make the hazardous migration to new land for their animals to graze.

What we do

Brooke works with communities across the world to transform the lives of working horses, donkeys and mules. We drive lasting improvements in animal health and welfare through action, advocacy and education.

How healthy horses and donkeys support stronger livelihoods

The role and welfare of working animals in disasters

Donkeys, horses and mules play a vital role in supporting communities during disasters.

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Policy and advocacy

Our team campaigns to change the lives of working animals and the communities that rely on them. See how our work is making an impact across the world.