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Rabies control requires community-driven efforts; it is essential to engage all community leaders who can help facilitate broader community feedback and participation. Recently, the LSPCA team, alongside our dedicated Rabies Officers, travelled to Area 21 in Lilongwe for an engagement meeting with the Rabies Action Group (RAG) members. RAG comprises community chiefs, Community Policing members, […]

Last year’s prolonged drought hit Mngwangwa hard. As conditions worsened across Malawi, leading to a national disaster declaration in November 2025, working donkeys in this peri-urban community were left without safe water or adequate feed. Shallow ditches, used for washing and increasingly dried up, became the only water option, while depleted pastures left animals with

Three months ago, Khuda the donkey was found in a weakened state, with visible skin problems. Its body condition was poor, with clear signs of malnutrition; prominent bones, a rough and patchy coat, and areas of hair loss likely linked to a skin disease. Our team worked closely with the owner to improve the donkey’s

During a recent field visit in Mitundu-Lilongwe, the Lilongwe Society for the Protection and Care of Animals (LSPCA), with support from Animal Aid Abroad, spent time working closely with donkey owners in the community on the production of welfare-friendly harnesses for their donkeys. For many families, donkeys are not just animals; they are a vital

As part of our ongoing commitment to improving the welfare of working animals, our team recently conducted a community donkey clinic in Mpingu Lilongwe. This activity was successful with generous support from our partner organization the Animal Aid Abroad. The visit came at a crucial time, as the farming season draws near and many donkeys

We are excited thrilled to welcome Animal Aid Abroad as a new partner supporting LSPCA’s mission to improve animal welfare in Malawi. Their generous sponsorship comes at a critical time, enabling us to resume and strengthen our dedicated efforts to improve the welfare of working donkeys in rural communities. Thanks to this support, we are