Lamu

Lamu is a small island off the mainland of Kenya where time has stood still. Until recently donkeys were the only form of transport. There are an estimated 2,200 donkeys on the island which are used in agriculture but also in carrying household provisions and building materials.

Dr Svendsen, founder of The Donkey Sanctuary, first visited Lamu in 1985 whilst on holiday. Worried by the poor condition of the working donkeys, regular treatment clinics including a six monthly worming programme have been established

Our Sanctuary in Lamu first opened its doors in July 1987. Since that day the health and condition of the donkeys has improved considerably and the primitive practices of bleeding a donkey or burning them with hot irons to treat illness is thankfully being reduced.

The Sanctuary provides treatment to all donkeys free of charge. The twice-yearly de-worming programme on Lamu and the surrounding islands has contributed immensely to the better health of the donkeys. A marked improvement in donkey care has been seen since the annual competition for the best condition donkey was started.

A unique insight to our work in Lamu, Kenya

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Lamu island donkey

Wow - if you like donkeys and the work of The Donkey Sanctuary, you are going to love the following video and photo gallery which take you on a wonderful journey to the world off Lamu, a small island of Kenya where we are helping donkeys.

Donkey Sanctuary award Best in Show at Lamu's donkey competition

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Lamu Donkey Competition April 2010

In April, staff from the Sidmouth-based Donkey Sanctuary worked with project leaders at the Lamu Sanctuary to hold a competition to find the best donkeys owners in Lamu, an island near mainland Kenya.

Day of the Donkey celebrated

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Some of the key staff from our projects overseas

The Sidmouth-based Donkey Sanctuary celebrated International Day of the Donkey on Saturday 8th May by talking to 350 of its supporters taking part in this year’s Donkey Week about the overseas aspect of its work.

Saving a donkey's life

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Swaleh with his donkey called T.B

This toddler lives on Lamu, an island off the mainland of Kenya, where we have a small, busy clinic where working donkeys and orphaned foals are helped by our caring staff.

Lamu 21st anniversary

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Lamu 21st anniversary

My name is Rob Nichols and I am the Head of the Overseas Department (Developing Countries).