Sanctuary

Following news of the upcoming ceasefire in Gaza, due to commence on Sunday, our team were contacted by the humanitarian organisation Red Crescent. They organise aid going into Gaza and were able to confirm our shipment of 4 tonnes of animal feed will be one of the first to cross the border from Egypt. We anticipate this will […]

As Christmas approaches, we would like to say a huge thank you for the work you’ve made possible in 2024 helping donkeys in need – including helping us launch a new programme of work in Gaza. And today I’d like to tell you a special Christmas story – of how a donkey our mobile team provided first aid

I wanted to share a heartwarming story about two young donkeys, Be’eri and Fabian (pictured above), that has deeply touched us here at Safe Haven for Donkeys. At our sanctuary in Israel, we care for donkeys with a wide range of backgrounds, but the story of Be’eri and Fabian is particularly moving. We hope you

This week we have a wonderful gallery of photographs that our mobile vet teams out in the West Bank have shared with us.  It’s all due to your support we can help so many animals – including builder donkeys, shepherd donkeys and other working donkeys, horses and mules. Never under-estimate the impact you are having. You really

Amid the rubble and chaos of Gaza, our mobile team continue to perform small miracles, offering treatment, often by the side of the road, to sick and injured donkeys and horses.  Their life-saving work continues to be needed now more than ever. As you will have seen, donkeys have become so important in Gaza, where

Thanks to you and our donors who have donated through the post, we have now raised funds to support a second vet team along with our other work in the brick kilns of El Saf. We can’t thank you enough – it’s only thanks to your generosity that we can now commit to a permanent

Today I’m delighted to send you some lovely photos from our Sanctuary in Israel and Rescue Centre in the West Bank. They really do show the impact of your support – the donkeys are so healthy and happy. Thank you so much for your support. News from Arrana Dr. Rakan and Nour recently paid their regular

This week, I’m sharing an update from our team in Gaza. Due to intermittent WiFi, sending photos and updates can be challenging, so we’ve included highlights from the past month to give you an idea of the vital work our team is carrying out under incredibly difficult circumstances. Thank you, as always, for your invaluable support. As a

Life at Safe Haven has been very busy over the last few weeks. At our Rescue Centre in the West Bank, we’ve been building a wall around the shelter to prevent flooding during the winter months. Our mobile vet clinics in the West Bank continue to operate, despite road blocks across the area making travel

We recently welcomed three new rescue donkeys – including a new arrival just a few days ago. We’ll keep you updated on their progress as they settle in with their new friends. It’s all thanks to your support that we can provide these abandoned donkeys with food, veterinary care, and a home, so we hope you enjoy