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Every act of kindness makes a difference.

ZWDP relies entirely on donations from wonderful people who want to make a difference in the daily lives of these amazing animals. All donations go directly to the welfare of donkeys in Zambia. There are many ways to get involved and support our work. See all the options below. If you have any questions or new ideas, contact us today!

Support Our Work

Make a Donation

Every contribution helps fund our daily

veterinary care, owner education, harness-making initiatives, and sanctuary operations.

Adopt-a-Donkey

Provide ongoing support for one of our sanctuary residents while receiving regular updates and learning about their journey.

Adopt-a-Bonded-Pair

Donkeys form strong friendships that can last a lifetime. By adopting a bonded pair, you'll help provide food, veterinary care, shelter, and lifelong sanctuary support for two special friends.

Sponsor a Paddock

Help maintain the safe spaces where rescued and retired donkeys recover, graze, and live out their lives in comfort.

Name a Donkey

Major supporters may have the opportunity to name a newly rescued donkey or a foal born at the sanctuary, and to receive updates on the new arrival.

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For Individuals

Spread the Word

One of the simplest and most powerful ways to help is by sharing our work. Tell your friends, family, colleagues, students, and networks about ZWDP and Maramba Farm. Every new supporter begins with awareness.

Fundraise for ZWDP

Whether you hike, bike, bake, run, host a quiz night, or create your own challenge, fundraising is a fun and meaningful way to support donkey welfare in Zambia.

Donate in Honour of a Loved One

Celebrate a birthday, anniversary, wedding, holiday, beloved pet, or special memory by making a donation in someone's name.

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Travelling to Zambia

Bring Supplies in Your Suitcase:

Travellers to Zambia can make a huge impact by bringing small, lightweight items that are often hard or expensive to find locally. These essential supplies go directly to our mobile clinics to improve donkey care across the region.

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Donations may include:

  • Grooming brushes and fly masks

  • Bandages and wound care supplies

  • Head collars and lead ropes

  • Veterinary consumables

  • Equine welfare equipment

Visit the Sanctuary:

Meet our resident donkeys, learn about our work, and experience life at Maramba Farm. Every tour directly supports our welfare programmes.

Veterinary Students & Professionals

Veterinary Students

We welcome veterinary students for hands-on placements working alongside our full-time equine veterinarian, gaining practice experience in the field and in our fully functioning veterinary laboratory. If you’re interested in joining us, please get in touch.

Researchers & Academic Professionals

We welcome opportunities to collaborate on research that advances donkey welfare, working animal health, and community development.

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For Businesses & Organisations

Corporate Partnerships

Support donkey welfare while demonstrating your commitment to animal welfare, community development, and sustainable livelihoods.

Corporate Sponsorship

Align your brand with donkey welfare. Sponsor our mobile clinics, veterinary supplies, education programmes, or sanctuary facilities.

In-Kind Support

Professional expertise, equipment, veterinary supplies, transport, marketing assistance, and other resources can make a significant difference to our work.

Show a donkey that humans can be good. 

There are so many donkeys who are suffering at the hands of humans and need help. You can help save their lives, provide them with emergency care, and support their road to recovery. You can restore their belief in humans as caregivers.

 

Every donation helps bring another donkey to safety and healing. Give these gentle animals the second chance they deserve.

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