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We Help Animals
in Afghanistan and Ukraine

The Nowzad charity delivers animal welfare in Afghanistan and Ukraine. Our clinic in Kabul has reopened delivering vital support to over worked horses and donkeys toiling on the streets of Kabul whilst providing care and treatment to injured animals; mainly cats and dogs. Read more. In Ukraine during this devastating conflict caused by Russia’s illegal invasion, the Nowzad charity is delivering vital aid via our headquarters in Lviv, to those in desperate need of animal supplies in the east and south of the country. Read more.

About Us

About the Nowzad Charity

To relieve the suffering of animals; including companion animals, working equines, stray and abandoned dogs and cats and all other animals in need of care and attention, and to provide and maintain where possible; rescue, rehabilitation and education facilities for the care and treatment of such animals with no voice but ours.

Charity Excellence
Working Animal Alliance Member
The Asia for Animals Dog and Cat Coalition
World Animal Day
Global Alliance for Rabies Control
GuideStar Charity Check
CNN Heroes Award
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In 2025...

Animals Vaccinated against Rabies
5,600
Animals sterilised to prevent street overpopulations
2,800
Working and farm animals treated in our outreach programme
1,020
Essential pieces of equipment distributed for working animals
330
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News & Events

Nowzad News & Events

Lest We Forget – Honouring the Forgotten Heroes of War
Lest We Forget – Honouring the Forgotten Heroes of War

Nowzad was formed in 2007 by former Royal Marine Sergeant Pen Farthing, who served in the war-torn town of 'Now Zad', in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Their mission was to provide stability for the local people during a period of ever decreasing security.

Meet Dash – A Little Bundle of Joy at Horse Paradise!
Meet Dash – A Little Bundle of Joy at Horse Paradise!

It’s incredible to see how healthy they are both looking after lots of ongoing care by Halyna & the team, and last week we got to give them some long overdue horsey cuddles too! Here’s Pen, Nina and our Trustee Tony acquainting themselves with this very cheeky chappy, who has certainly found his feet at the ranch.

Help Them Find Their Way Home – Five Special Rescues Need You!
Help Them Find Their Way Home – Five Special Rescues Need You!

Now, we urgently need help for the animals still waiting for their chance to go home. Winter is closing in on Kabul, & these five need to get home to the safety & warmth of their families. Every kennel space they free up also means another vulnerable animal can come into our care, recover & heal.

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