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A Weekend of Inspiration: From Totnes to the Ealing Animal Charities Fair
09 March 2026

What a busy and inspiring weekend for the whole Nowzad team! While Pen was busy sharing our story with wonderful crowds in Totnes and the Royal British Legion Banstead, another part of the team was representing us in London.

A Decade of Compassion: Celebrating 10 Years of Raise 4 Nowzad
A Decade of Compassion: Celebrating 10 Years of Raise 4 Nowzad

09 March 2026

March 5 marks a milestone that truly takes our breath away. For one entire decade, the incredible community at Raise 4 Nowzad has been a lifeline for the animals in our care.

A Lifetime of Strength, A Retirement of Peace: Pat’s Legacy
A Lifetime of Strength, A Retirement of Peace: Pat’s Legacy

04 March 2026

Our beautiful girl Pat spent the majority of her life as a working donkey in one of the harshest environments we could imagine – within the high-altitude villages surrounding Kabul,...

Kabul’s Stray Animals Receive Vital Care for World Spay Day
Kabul’s Stray Animals Receive Vital Care for World Spay Day

25 February 2026

The Nowzad Hospital was an absolute whirlwind of activity on 24 Feb 2026 for World Spay Day, which was the first one held in the new hospital facility.

Nowzad’s New Mobile Clinic Begins Its Transformation
Nowzad’s New Mobile Clinic Begins Its Transformation

17 February 2026

The roar of power tools and the clatter of stripped metal now fill the workshop where Nowzad’s latest mission is taking shape. The charity has officially begun the "ultimate...

A New Chapter for Abi: Honoring a Legacy of Rescue with a Forever Home
A New Chapter for Abi: Honoring a Legacy of Rescue with a Forever Home

17 February 2026

Abi was brought to the Nowzad animal hospital by a compassionate local man who discovered her in a state of distress, struggling to move with her leg severely swollen. In a cruel act, someone had...

Funding Dee's travel to her forever home in the USA!
Funding Dee's travel to her forever home in the USA!

17 February 2026

During one of Nowzad's outreach programs, a concerned local man reached out to our team and shared the heartbreaking news that Dee's mother had tragically lost her life after being struck...

Albert dog is heading to his forever home in Europe!
Albert dog is heading to his forever home in Europe!

17 February 2026

Life for animals living on the streets of Afghanistan is extraordinarily challenging; each day presents a relentless struggle for food, a safe refuge, and protection from severe injury and disease.

To everyone who leaves a message on our donor wall… thank you!
To everyone who leaves a message on our donor wall… thank you!

06 February 2026

Every time someone donates through our support page, they have the option to write a few words, and we want you to know something: we read every single one!

Rescue, Educate, Prevent — The Nowzad Way
Rescue, Educate, Prevent — The Nowzad Way

06 February 2026

At Nowzad, we see the same heart-breaking scenes you do. But behind every animal rescue in Afghanistan, there is a complex reality we are working tirelessly to change from the inside out.

Saved from the Brink: How Compassion Changed the Destiny of Two Horses
Saved from the Brink: How Compassion Changed the Destiny of Two Horses

05 February 2026

There are moments in rescue work when you look at an animal and realise they are down to their final few days. That was exactly the situation last month at the brick kilns when our team found two...

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What a busy and inspiring weekend for the whole Nowzad team! 🐾 While Pen was busy sharing our story with wonderful crowds in Totnes and the Royal British Legion Banstead, another part of the team was representing us in London. David, Ann, and Ewok made it to the Ealing Animal Charities Fair! It was a fantastic day spent manning the stand and connecting with so many passionate animal lovers. Highlights included catching up with our amazing patron, Peter Egan, who stopped by to show his suppor
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nowzadrescue
09/03/2026
Today marks a milestone that truly takes our breath away. For one entire decade, the incredible community at Raise 4 Nowzad has been a lifeline for the animals in our care. From the countless parcels packed with love to the relentless effort of organising monthly auctions, this group has been a force of nature. We are beyond thankful to the heart and soul of the group too, Ann. Because of her dedication and the R4N generosity, the total raised as of December 2025 is a staggering: £114,584.00 �
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nowzadrescue
06/03/2026
Our beautiful girl Pat spent the majority of her life as a working donkey in one of the harshest environments we could imagine – within the high-altitude villages surrounding Kabul, Afghanistan. Here, donkeys are the lifeblood of the community, often providing the only means of transporting water and goods. Pat was forced to perform this gruelling work while battling rickets - a condition caused by severe nutritional deficiencies. This led to a softening of her bones, causing her legs to bow un
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nowzadrescue
04/03/2026
Hey Nowzadies and beyond! March 2nd.... so Happy International Rescue Cat Day! Today we celebrate the incredible feline survivors who have found safety within our shelter and hospital walls, and eventually in the arms of loving families in Afghanistan, Ukraine and around the world. For a cat in a conflict zone, «rescue» isn’t just a word; it’s a second chance at a Life. For the «base cats» who keep soldiers company on the front lines, providing a sense of home in the middle of chaos. For th
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nowzadrescue
02/03/2026
We know that many of you will be deeply concerned by the news of the air strikes on Kabul last night. We want to share a brief, reassuring update regarding the Nowzad family. All of our staff and their families in Kabul are safe. We also want to confirm that all the animals in our care at our Animal Hospital in the city centre, as well as the retired working animals at our Donkey Sanctuary on the outskirts of Kabul — an area that was particularly targeted — are unharmed. While they are underst
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nowzadrescue
27/02/2026
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