The Donkey Sanctuary was founded by the late Dr Elisabeth Svendsen M.B.E. in 1969. It works to support projects to alleviate the suffering of donkeys in 35 countries worldwide, including sanctuaries across Europe, where more than 18,800 donkeys and mules have been cared for, and major projects in Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Kenya and Mexico, where donkey welfare is improved through community education and veterinary work.
The Donkey Sanctuary also provides donkey assisted interaction sessions for vulnerable children and adults and carry out visits to care homes in the local community from our centres in Belfast, Birmingham, Ivybridge, Leeds, Manchester and Sidmouth.
For further information telephone: 01395 578222, visit www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk or pay a visit to the charity’s headquarters near Sidmouth in Devon (open 365 days/free admission).
