NikiYoga supports The Brooke Charity

The Brooke is the UK's leading charity dedicated to improving the lives of horses and donkeys working hard in the poorest parts of the world. These animals form the backbone of the economy in many developing countries, supporting countless poor communities where many people earn less than $2 a day. Poor families, on average six people, depend on their working animal to survive. If their animal dies they struggle to earn a living and put food on the table.

Horses and donkeys toil in some of the world's toughest environments carrying building materials, people goods and crops. Many of them suffer terrible pain, exhaustion, dehydration and malnutrition. Often they are overloaded, sustain injuries that may not be properly treated and are vulnerable to disease - but many of these problems can be prevented.

The Brooke's mobile vet teams and community animal health workers, and our partner organisations worldwide, provide free treatment to animals and train animal owners, local healers, farriers, saddlers, feed sellers, harness and cart makers. We currently operate across 10 countries in Asia, Africa, Central America and the Middle East. The Brooke have over 800 skilled and compassionate staff working directly in the field. Our work is underpinned by methods developed with Bristol University Veterinary School.

The Brooke also raise awareness in the wider community of these animals' vital contribution - and show how healthier, happier animals can be more productive. This helps to ensure that local, regional and national governments and other organisations work to improve access to the resources needed for better animal welfare.

Last year, The Brooke reached 800,000 working horses and donkeys - benefiting over 4 million poor people who depend on them. Our goal is to increase the number of working animals we help to two million animals a year by 2016.

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