Founded in 1923, SPANA is the charity for the working animals of the world. Millions of people depend on animals for their livelihoods, yet many lack access to professional veterinary care. Across Africa and the Middle East, SPANA clinics treat hundreds of thousands of donkeys, horses, mules, camels and livestock every year. During conflict, drought and natural disaster, our emergency programme gets help to animals and the communities who depend on them, whenever and wherever we're needed. Our education programme reaches tens of thousands of children each year, teaching respect and compassion for animals. We believe every working animal deserves to be treated with humanity and kindness. We're working towards a day when animal suffering will cease to exist. Until then, there is a lot of work to be done.