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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 teardown" of a decommissioned ambulance, destined to become a high-tech mobile veterinary unit for the war-torn regions of Ukraine.

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...

From the Streets of Kabul to a Forever Home: Help Sparky’s Wheels Reach the Finish Line
From the Streets of Kabul to a Forever Home: Help Sparky’s Wheels Reach the Finish Line

03 February 2026

In the bustling, often unforgiving streets of Kabul, survival is a daily battle for the stray animals who call it home. For a small, spirited dog named Sparky, that battle almost ended in December...

Your Impact in Action: See the Amazing Recovery of Two Rescued Horses
Your Impact in Action: See the Amazing Recovery of Two Rescued Horses

03 February 2026

Do you remember Beauty and Grace? Both rescued from the horrors of an Afghan brick kiln, these two arrived at Maverick’s Donkey Sanctuary in late summer 2025, very weak and wounded.

More Than Just a Market Stall: Thank You, Exeter
More Than Just a Market Stall: Thank You, Exeter

21 January 2026

At the end of last year, we took a brave step and, for the very first time in Nowzad’s history, joined the Exeter Christmas Market 2025. It was a big and slightly scary experiment!

Join Us in Glasgow on 12 July: Vijay Brings Nowzad to the Easterhouse Sports Centre!
Join Us in Glasgow on 12 July: Vijay Brings Nowzad to the Easterhouse Sports Centre!

12/07/2026

We are delighted to announce that our incredible fundraiser, Vijay Kritzinger, is heading to Scotland! On 12 July 2026, she will be running a fundraising stand at the Easterhouse Sports Centre in...

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To mark the book’s second anniversary, signed copies are available directly from the Nowzad online shop. Every copy sold helps support our ongoing work in Afghanistan, where our teams continue to assist vulnerable animals and the people who care for them. ☄️Link in bio Thank you to everyone who has supported Operation Ark over the last two years. Your support continues to make this work possible. #OperationArk #PenFarthing #AnimalWelfare #Afghanistan #BookAnniversary
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nowzadrescue
09/06/2026
Bringing you a little bit of joy today! Before Pen heads back in this week, we wanted to share even more lovely footage of some of our beautiful dogs evacuated from Kramatorsk. They are now settling into their temporary homes at shelters in Gostomel, Varash, Smila and Lutsk. From the senior Baba to the playful 'young'uns' like Bluey and Bingo, these brave dogs are getting the care, safety, and love they really deserve. Thank you to all of our incredible supporters for making these life-savin
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nowzadrescue
08/06/2026
A pretty purr-fect Caturday update for Operation Kramatorsk!! We know so many of you have been anxiously waiting for news on the brave felines evacuated from Ukraine, and on this very rainy #Caturday, we are so pleased to bring you an update on them all. They are currently tucked away far off in the middle of nowhere, western Ukraine, surrounded by nothing but tranquility. For these cats, the best part of their new home is what isn’t there — they are finally safe and will never have to list
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nowzadrescue
06/06/2026
TIME FOR AN OPERATION KRAMATORSK EVACUATION UPDATE... As many of you know, the situation in Kramatorsk in far eastern Ukraine, has become incredibly critical over the past couple of months. Thanks to your unwavering support for Operation Kramatorsk and the determined efforts of the Nowzad team, we have so far successfully evacuated 28 dogs and 12 cats out of the immediate danger zone and to safer shelters in the west of Ukraine - Smila, Gostomel, Lutsk, and Varash – all places where these ani
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nowzadrescue
05/06/2026
The summer heat is officially here in Kabul, but our favourite roving ambassador, Fury, knows exactly how to handle the rising temperatures! His top tips for the heatwave? Hydration, shade and frozen treats! ☀️ But that’s not all that’s keeping Fury’s spirits high. He’s also been busy mentoring a very special new resident. Meet Khoshbakht (which means “Lucky” in Dari), a brave little puppy who has truly lived up to his name. ❤️ Khoshbakht’s journey to us was not an easy one. Born by the ro
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04/06/2026
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