Sponsored Equines in Afghanistan Safe & Well

The horrifying events recently unfolding in Afghanistan have been deeply troubling for people and animals alike. At Animal Aid Abroad, we have made it a priority to remain in touch regularly with colleagues from our partner group, Nowzad, in Kabul.

We are pleased to inform our supporters and sponsors that all the donkeys and horses at Nowzad's sanctuary are currently safe and well. This includes the rescued equines sponsored by AAA supporters, including Rosie and Khushi, Azad, Shahzada, Jalala and Lola (pictured below).

Pen Farthing, Nowzad's founder, sent us this message the other day: "They are all safe together at this time. Being cared for by locals and a few staff who decided they wanted to remain in Afghanistan. However; I cannot confirm they will be safe moving forward. We have to wait to see whether or not the Taliban will accept our donkey project work and donkey shelter." AAA will be ready to assist if Nowzad are given permission to continue with their vital projects for working animals.

In the meantime, provisions have been made for the ongoing care of these sponsored equines and the Nowzad team, now back in the UK, are in close contact with the remaining staff members and locals looking after them. Since there are large numbers of working equines in this region, Nowzad hope the rescued animals should not attract any undue attention.

Once the situation stabilises, Pen will provide us with a more detailed update, which we will post on our social pages.

Nowzad sent their heartfelt thanks to AAA and our wonderful supporters for the kind thoughts and concern shown towards Afghanistan’s people and animals. We will continue to stay in contact with Nowzad and keep you updated on the wellbeing of these rescued equines.