Two devastating disasters have struck South Asia in just days.
In Afghanistan, a 6.0-magnitude earthquake has leveled homes in remote mountain communities.
In Pakistan, catastrophic flooding in Punjab Province has destroyed villages and farmland since June, echoing the devastation of 2022.
For millions of families, survival depends on their working equines—donkeys, horses, and mules. These animals are the only way to transport food, water, and medical supplies where vehicles cannot pass. But now, they too are in crisis: injured, malnourished, dehydrated, and without veterinary care.
As Emily Dulin, CEO of Brooke USA, said: “Protecting these animals means protecting livelihoods, mobility, and survival.”
With your help, Brooke USA is responding by funding emergency efforts through Brooke Pakistan and trusted organizations in Afghanistan to:
- Deliver emergency feed and clean drinking water
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Provide on-site veterinary care for sick and injured animals
- Administer vaccinations and parasite control to prevent deadly outbreaks
- Supply temporary shelters and equipment kits to protect animals at work
- Train communities in equine first aid and disaster care
We’ve set an urgent campaign to provide this lifesaving support. Every dollar helps keep animals healthy—and families alive.
“Equines are silent victims of every disaster. But they are also heroes—carrying people to safety, hauling relief supplies, and helping communities endure,” reminds Dr. Jim Hamilton, DVM, Chairman of Brooke USA.
Please act today. Together, we can ensure that these animals—who carry their communities through crisis—are not left behind.
