What we do

For over a century, Working Animals International has been dedicated to transforming the lives of working animals. Horses, donkeys, mules, camels and other animals are the quiet, driving force behind countless communities, helping millions of people earn a living and access food, water and transport yet their welfare is often overlooked.

That’s why we work with a network of partners around the world to make sure the needs of working animals are supported at a local level. We also encourage our partners to work together to share their collective expertise.

We share knowledge and skills with owners and animal health professionals so they can look after their animals with confidence and care. This helps to reduce recurring injuries, treat disease and improve animals’ wellbeing while building resilience within their community.

We’re also inspiring the next generation through our education programme, helping them to value, respect and protect the welfare of working animals for years to come.

We support local clinics and community-based centres that provide veterinary care, widening access to treatment for working animals and essential advice for their owners.

When and where natural disasters strike, we help communities prepare and provide lifesaving support and care for working animals and the people who depend on them.

We campaign for working animal welfare to be recognised and prioritised at every level from local policy to national legislation and global development agendas. Changing the way the system works means more working animals will live better lives now and in the future.

Together, we’re building a world where working animals are healthy and valued, communities are stronger and livelihoods are more secure.

Together, we are transforming the welfare of working animals across the globe.