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Donkey overloaded
Donkey of Ethiopia carrying a very heavy load
There is currently an urgent need for intervention in the markets of Bulle and Gedeb, Ethiopia...
When working equines carry heavy loads to market over many miles, they are often tied in the hot sun all day, with their packs still loaded on their weary backs, with no shade or shelter, while their owners sell their goods.
Then the hot, tired, dehydrated animals carry the unsold goods many miles home again for the night. Even once they arrive at home, many animals will still not receive water.
Thousands of equines are at risk from dehydration, heat stress, and exhaustion because of inadequate water and shelter, following long journeys in extreme temperatures while carrying impossible loads.
They desperately need shade shelters and watering points in the market areas - not just to make their lives easier, but to actually save their lives.
With your help, our Free The Donkeys! campaign will raise $98,000 this summer for our Brooke Ethiopia team to construct very large shade shelters and water points to serve busy market areas. Just tap the button to learn more and to help. Thank you!