Working Animals International

Founded in 1923, Working Animals International is a charity based in London, United Kingdom working on animal welfare, community development.

Working Animals International is a registered charity that works to improve the welfare of donkeys, horses, camels, oxen and other working animals worldwide. It provides veterinary treatment, emergency aid, owner training and animal welfare education for children, working with local partners in communities across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. Founded in 1923 as SPANA by Kate and Nina Hosali, it was the world's first global charity dedicated to working animal welfare and adopted its current name in 2026. Its registered office is in London, with an Australian office in North Narrabeen, New South Wales.