Nowzad News

Five Years On: Remembering Where Operation Ark Began

15 August 2026

Five years ago, as Kabul fell and chaos unfolded around them, Pen stood alongside two of our brave Afghan veterinarians — Dr. Zahra and Dr. Farzad— holding small puppies and facing an entirely terrifying, uncertain future. It was the moment that marked the very beginning of Operation Ark.

Six Little Lives, One Incredible Mum

12 August 2026

Well...they are all thriving, growing stronger every day, and having a very good time tumbling around in our exercise area being built at the moment!

THE MOST HUGEST THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING EQUINE SUPPORTERS!

12 August 2026

Our team—Pen, Jen, and Ann—have been busy collecting all of your incredible donations and from everyone who has bought something from our Amazon Wishlist, packing them up, and getting...

Two Paws Closer to Home: Help Rambo & Karty Fly to Freedom

11 August 2026

Thank you so much for all your amazing donations so far. Your kindness is already lifting these lucky dogs closer to the new lives waiting for them.

They Survived the War. Now Help Them Heal Others

06 August 2026

When war tore through communities in Ukraine, it wasn’t only people whose lives were changed forever. Hundreds of horses were left abandoned, traumatised by the horrors of conflict, until...

Climbing for Compassion: Kathy Owen Takes on Moel Famau for Nowzad

04 August 2026

Kathy had hoped to join our Snowdon Climb this September, but as the route is too steep and challenging, she’s created her own adventure by climbing Moel Famau instead. After completing her...

It’s crazy how quickly a normal day on-site can turn into a life-saving mission

30 July 2026

When roadwork began in Pul-e-Charkhi, Kabul, engineers made a discovery beneath the asphalt they were breaking up - 15 tiny puppies from four different litters, all huddled together inside holes...

Paws Across Borders

28 July 2026

These fundraisers are their flights to freedom. We wish we didn’t have to keep asking for help to get them home, but the reality is simple: without all of us pulling together, these happy...

Back Where They Belong: Ten Young Macaques Return to the Wild

24 July 2026

Working hand-in-hand with Afghanistan’s National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA), the Nowzad team officially released 10 young macaques this week - back into the wild in Laghman...

Visit the Nowzad Charity Shop in Bideford – Every Purchase Saves Lives

24 July 2026

Pen's just completed a fresh drop-off of donated supplies (thank you donors!!!), and our brilliant team of volunteers there is ready to welcome you! Whether you’re on holiday in North...

Help Fill the Stables: Support Ukraine's Rescued Horses Today

22 July 2026

But now, we are extending that vital lifeline to the beautiful rescues at the Horse Paradise Rescue Ranch in Kyiv! The ranch is caring for 60+ horses that have survived the unthinkable,...

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Now’Zad’s what I call a movie!🎥☺️🖤👌 Last night’s film screening @claphampicturehouse was incredible! To see our work on the big screen, & the positive reaction from those who attended, was a real moment for us, and an occasion that has certainly inspired many more people to help the animals and people in Ukraine 🇺🇦🐾 . We’re now on route heading south to Devon, so give us a toot if you see our Nowzad van on the M4 & M5