Brooke USA joins efforts in support of
Pakistan Emergency Disaster Relief
With floods devastating the country, equines & owners are at-risk
We Raised $28,000 to help animals and people in need.
Thank you for your support!
This program is currently closed as we are accessing in country needs.
So far, efforts have reached 2,916 horses, donkeys and mules. Together, we can Do even more!
Brooke Pakistan is living through one of the worst natural disasters in history. So, they have had to change their plans for future growth and development and must now focus on responding to the immediate emergency.
Day after day, animals in that country are proving their enormous contributions. They are traveling to far and away towns to deliver food and supplies while being put at risk of disease and infection. Brooke Pakistan is there to tend to the animals, help owners with basic education and treat wounds which are so common with exposure to the harsh environment.
Brooke Pakistan has provided direct care to 15,000 animals, distributed 10,000 feed and fodder bags, and delivered 6,000 meals for families. Brooke Pakistan sends their message of heartfelt gratitude to our Brooke USA donors who helped us raise $28,000 to help that nation.
Katherine Kaneb, Chair of the Board of Directors of Brooke USA added that “from Brooke USA’s perspective, we know that when humans suffer so do their equines and with the floods destroying crops and fields, we can only expect a shortage of food for both humans and animals.” Kaneb added, “we are deeply saddened by the devastating loss of life and livelihoods throughout Pakistan, and we know that those communities and villages where we work are the ones most at risk.”
Brooke: Action for Working Horses & Donkeys’ official statement notes that, so far, “600 communities across 13 districts have been affected, most of them in brick kilns. Animals are facing loss of housing, shelter, and food. One group of assessments, carried out in the Sindh province, found that several animals had lost their lives in the floods, and the owners that depend on them had been severely affected.
This unprecedented level of flooding has left most of the equine-owning communities in the most devastating conditions. Those affected are in need of necessities such as shelter, clean water, and health services.
Without a doubt, livestock, including working equines, is very important to rural populations and it has been reported that many of those affected by the floods have spent their life savings on transporting their animals to safety. This migration to higher grounds is a difficult task for owners and animals, taking its toll on everyone; many young animals have died on the way or fallen victims to disease. They are not accustomed to standing in the heat and are getting sick due to malnutrition, lack of clean water and the stress of travel.
Brooke Pakistan joined PAWS (Pakistan Animal Welfare Society) in livestock relief missions, and has identified the need for fodder, shelter, vaccinations, and veterinary care. Around 75,000 horses and donkeys are thought to have been affected by the floods – which are the worst in 80 years – in one province alone.
Brooke Pakistan CEO Mohammed Farooq Malik stated, “it is expected that food will not be easily accessible for at least the next six months, which could result in widespread starvation. With every day that goes by, more horses and donkeys will be at risk of dehydration, starvation, respiratory problems, and water-borne diseases.”
Provision of first aid and emergency treatment to equines and other animals in considerable need of help.
Provision of green, dry feed /fodder for animals in BKs and workplace communities
Provision of human dry rations for equine-owning communities
Awareness of animal owners on case-to-case basis
Referral and liaison with Govt. and civil society organizations working in the area
Our teams are working in 14 calamity-declared districts and have provided relief to equines and other animals, as well as the people who depend on them.
