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Nowzad Afghanistan
22 April 2022

After the turbulence that has followed since the Taliban were handed back the power over Afghanistan on the 15th August 2021, the Nowzad charity has worked extremely hard to re-establish our operations in Kabul.

We are extremely proud of our staff who stayed behind and have continued through what has been an absolutely hellish transition period. They have looked after our donkeys and horses (plus David the cow and Jaja the goat) whilst we planned how to restart.

Nowzad Ukraine
Nowzad Ukraine

22 April 2022

The whole world looked on in shock as Russia invaded its neighbour with horrific consequences for both the Ukrainian people and their animals. Nowzad could not just look on what was unfolding,...

An overdue update from Pen
An overdue update from Pen

22 April 2022

Thank you. Thank you to everyone who donated and yelled from the rooftops to ensure that the Nowzad staff and our animals could be evacuated from Kabul last August, when the west literally...

Lord Tariq's correspondence to Foreign Select Committee
Lord Tariq's correspondence to Foreign Select Committee

08 March 2022

Finally, after 7 long months of the Nowzad team having to endure the relentless pressure of the media and too many MPs (who should have known better) pushing the false and damaging narrative of...

Adoptions Update
Adoptions Update

22 February 2022

Statement on leaked emails reference Operation Ark

26 January 2022

Once more the Nowzad charity is appalled to find ourselves at the centre of a political media debate on who did what and when in relation to Operation Ark. 67 vulnerable Afghans were evacuated...

Media Coverage from Op Ark
Media Coverage from Op Ark

15 November 2021

Operation Ark - Update
Operation Ark - Update

16 September 2021

You did it – we did it!!! The Nowzad charity is beyond happy to confirm that Operation Ark was a roaring success in its mission to rescue both 'people and animals' from Kabul.

Operation Ark Update
Operation Ark Update

01 September 2021

We want to start by thanking our wonderful supporters for their patience over the past week.  It has been a week fraught with shock, distress and, at times, elation.

Nowzad Update - Operation Ark
Nowzad Update - Operation Ark

31 August 2021

Operation Ark was a partial success with the safe evacuation of the Nowzad animals and Pen from Kabul during the last few hours of Kabul airport being secured by British and American troops.

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Happy World Donkey Day 2025! Today, we’re highlighting the incredible work of #Nowzad’s Vet Team and our vital Working Animal Programme in Kabul, Afghanistan. Did you know that working donkeys and horses are the lifeblood of many communities there? Especially in the mountainous regions where they tirelessly carry essential supplies like water, food, and building materials – it is a hard life for them all. Our founder @penfarthing
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nowzadrescue
08/05/2025
Imagine finding an animal utterly resigned to its fate. That’s what Nowzad’s Chief Vet Dr Reshad faced with ‘Maverick’ in February, amidst the rubble of one of Afghanistan’s notoriously bleak brick kilns. Numbers vary but there are around 600 kilns across Kabul alone, where horses are often worked to death. [💔] Totally emaciated and covered with wounds, Maverick has spent many weeks since under the intensive care of our vets, being hoisted up on to his feet every day and slowly regaining his
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nowzadrescue
17/04/2025
World Stray Animal Day in Kabul - A blind stray #cat rescued from the perilous streets and brought to Nowzad for urgent medical care, faced a life in pain and without sight. A severe eye infection seems to have ruptured both eyes, plunging the poor girl into complete darkness. To alleviate her pain and restore some semblance of normalcy, the veterinary team performed a delicate surgical procedure on Friday and removed both eyes. Despite profound challenges, this brave cat has adapted remarkably
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nowzadrescue
12/04/2025
We are so pleased to report that our young foal, rescued by the team from a brutal dog attack in Kabul last November, is recovering amazingly well at Nowzad’s Donkey Sanctuary. Discovered by Dr. Reshad, the foal, initially named “No Ears” by @penfarthing due to the loss of her ears during the attack, suffered severe injuries and was found unable to stand after her tethering rope had gotten caught all around her legs. She was going to
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nowzadrescue
04/04/2025
It’s been a log time in the making but today Pen (Nowzad founder) is launching his new career away from the charity. If you like a bit of good ole country sounds then please visit www.nowzad.com/news (link also in bio ⬆️) to buy his debut album - maybe we can help him get the album into the top ten! Wishing Pen well as he takes on #beyoncè #nowzad #dogs #nowzaddogs #cats #country #musicvideo
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nowzadrescue
01/04/2025
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