OUR WORK

Brooke India (BI) is dedicated to fostering lasting change in India by addressing the needs of working equids and their owners. This includes enhancing equine health and welfare through financial support, sensitisation, and training for owners to adopt proper animal management practices.

Details of our work may be seen at the Global Brooke India Page.

India at a glance

India is a middle-income country with a population of 544,000 working horses, donkeys, and mules, according to the 2019 census. Indian equine owners belong to the poorest and most marginalised of communities in India. Most of them rely on these animals for their livelihoods and survival. They face numerous economic challenges and struggle to make ends meet.

BI is actively engaged in 36 Equine Welfare Projects (EWPs) across 11 States and Union Territories. Through these projects, BI is making a direct impact on approximately 208,321 working equines belonging to 84,515 equine owners. Additionally, BI extends its reach indirectly to a broader population of equines, estimated to be about 100,670 equines in Uttar Pradesh, belonging to 41,946 equine owners through equine trade fairs, extension, and advocacy initiatives.

CONTEXT OF WORK

BI has interventions in each of the following contexts where equines are used by their owners for labour-intensive work to earn a livelihood.

Brick kilns

Transportation of bricks by pack

Transportation of bricks by cart

Transportation of sand from river

Transportation of water

Transportation of pilgrims

Transportation of goods

Equine fairs

Forming and strengthening of equine welfare groups (EWGs)

Out of the total 1,508 female EWGs, 1,203 are linked with the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM)

Developing economic resilience through income-generation activities

OUR GOALS

Goal 1: Transforming equine welfare in communities -

Supporting equine-owning communities to thrive and become more resilient.

Goal 2: Increasing the visibility and inclusion of working equids -

Ensuring their needs are covered in policy and practices at all levels.

Goal 3: Developing sustainable animal health systems -

Meeting both the immediate and future needs of working horses, donkeys, and mules.

Goal 4: Building a movement for change -

Developing impactful communication on Brooke’s initiatives, supporting global fundraising efforts, and ensuring brand compliance to safeguard the brand's image and reputation.

Goal 5: Developing an organisation fit for the future -

Establishing a structured evidence agenda, enhance staff recruitment and induction processes, ensure compliance, implement modern staff well-being policies, and promote up-skilling initiatives.

Goal 6: Creating the best place to work and succeed -

Emphasizing adherence to BI governance policy and fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusivity, while establishing open and transparent channels of communication and ensuring safeguarding measures are in place.

Brooke Hospital for Animals (India)

H.O. : Joy Tower (4th Floor), C-20/1-A/1, Sector 62, Noida - 201301 (Uttar Pradesh)

Email: mail@thebrookeindia.org | Tel. : +91 120 2400404 | Website: www.thebrooke.org/our-work/india