St Paul’s Primary School had a very special start to the day with a visit from Pen Farthing and one adorable four-legged friend! Pen came to talk to the children about the amazing work Nowzad does helping animals in war zones in Afghanistan and Ukraine. He shared moving stories about the challenges animals face in those places, and how Nowzad helps to give them a second chance at life.

But the real star of the show was Dakota, a beautiful rescue dog from Afghanistan. She came along with Pen and Jen (another wonderful member of the Nowzad team) and instantly became a favourite with everyone. The children and the teachers loved fussing over her, and she enjoyed every second of the attention!

It was a morning full of smiles, tail wags, and inspiration. Pen’s visit reminded everyone about the power of kindness and how even in the hardest places, compassion can shine through.

A huge thank you to St Paul’s for welcoming Nowzad with such open arms.

If your school would like to host a visit from Nowzad and meet Pen Farthing, you can get in touch with the team at info@nowzad.com.