Egypt Equine Aid: A Beacon of Hope For Giza’s Working Animals
Egypt Equine Aid has spent the past decade working tirelessly as a source of healing and comfort for Egypt’s working animals, and an advocate for change amongst their caretakers and veterinarians.
Originally Published on July 24th, 2023
Egypt Equine Aid has spent the past decade working tirelessly as a source of healing and comfort for Egypt’s working animals, and an advocate for change amongst their caretakers and veterinarians.
Based on a farm in Abu Seer, which is overseen by manager Hazem Abouzeid, Egypt Equine Aid was co-founded by Australian volunteer Jill Barton in 2013 as a non-governmental organisation to serve simultaneously as a hospital and an advocacy hub for working animals in Giza.
Providing healthcare to injured and malnourished horses and donkeys, Egypt Equine Aid has grown into a safe space for animals, a resource for people willing to contribute to the cause, and a precedent for psychological and physical veterinary care. The organisation also provides a training programme for veterinarians, equipping them with the tools necessary to eventually join their team.