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The Nowzad Charity was founded in 2007 by Sgt Pen Farthing
Fighting the fight for animals promoting animal welfare in Afghanistan and Ukraine
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The Nowzad Charity was founded in 2007 by Pen Farthing, a Former Royal Marine Commando. Kilo Company of 42 Commando Royal Marines arrived in the war torn town of Now Zad in Helmand Province of Afghanistan in November 2006. Their mission, to provide stability for the local people during a period of ever decreasing security. The Royal Marines soon realised that it wasn’t only the local people that n

eeded their help. Many of the stray dogs that roamed the town of ‘Now Zad’ now had a guardian for the first time in their lives; in the form of Sergeant Pen Farthing. Upon breaking up an organised dog fight, one of the dogs ‘adopted’ Pen as his only buddy. Naming the dog ‘Nowzad’ Pen could not leave his new four-legged friend behind, so he hatched a cunning plan to bring Nowzad the dog from deep in Helmand Province to a new life in the English countryside. Miraculously, his plan was successful, but Pen was soon inundated with requests from soldiers in the same position as he'd found himself in...

Thus the Nowzad Charity was born… registered as a charity in England and Wales, but also a 501c3 in the USA and a Non-Governmental Organisation in Afghanistan and Ukraine. Operating within Afghanistan has not been plain sailing… we have faced multiple challenges during the years of conflict, not least the coalition withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. The team who remained in Kabul after Nowzad’s now famous ‘Operation Ark’ campaign, have not only rebuilt from scratch but are now expanding their work within many communities, including helping to improve the welfare of working animals and the families who rely on them. We are also very proud to run Afghanistan’s only equine sanctuary too – home to 15 donkeys and 2 horses, all rescued from a life of extreme hardship as working animals. As the years have advanced so have our goals to ensuring our animal welfare work not only benefits the animals, we care for but the people too. Our rabies prevention work is testimony to that. In 2023 the Nowzad charity opened the Nowzad Veterinary Hospital in Kabul – the first and only of its kind in the whole of Afghanistan – which now treats vaccinates and neuters many hundreds of animals in need. Nowzad’s experience of working in a conflict zone has also been useful in our efforts to help the animals sadly caught up in the war in Ukraine. There are many thousands upon thousands of animals living on the streets now – simply abandoned as the local people fled the fighting, and shelters became full to absolute capacity. At the beginning of the Russian invasion, Nowzad’s priority quickly became establishing as an NGO in Lviv, which helped facilitate vital supply lines into Ukraine for humanitarian and veterinary purposes. We now use this as our base for the multiple animal welfare programmes Nowzad supports across the country. These include re-building animal shelters close to the frontlines of fighting damaged through missile and rocket strikes, and organising large scale spay-neuter-vaccinate initiatives in several key areas - to humanely reduce the burgeoning street animal populations, plus control the spread of dangerous diseases. By supporting Nowzad’s vital animal welfare work you are making a positive and much needed impact for an animal in need in either Afghanistan or Ukraine. Thank you for caring and thank you for donating.

09/12/2024

Quick reminder! 🐾

Want to grab something special from the Nowzad Store?

Please, place your order by December 17th. 🎁 After that, we will be taking a short break and will be back on January 6th.
Do not miss out! Thanks for your continued support!
https://www.nowzad.com/store

08/12/2024

Nowzad staff members, Maryna and David, are taking part in a fundraising swim this Christmas at Exmouth beach 🥶

Please show your support by sponsoring this crazy duo and help to raise vital funds for our missions in Afghanistan and Ukraine.

Thank you

Help David Hill raise money to support Nowzad

04/12/2024

29/11/2024

Bideford - North Devon - UK

The Nowzad charity shop is ready!

Thank you to all of the volunteers who have worked so hard to get the shop set up and ready for opening tomorrow.

Please join us at 10am for the official opening by Pen and Ewok 🐾

28/11/2024

Thank you Corinne for raising awareness for us this weekend.

This amazing Christmas tree that Corinne has decorated will be on display at St Thomas Church in Lymington 29th November- 2nd December.

The tree is sponsored by the GP surgery where Corinne works so we would like to thank them as well.

27/11/2024

Indulge in Goodness and Support a Cause 🍫🐾

This holiday season spread joy and make a difference with our Vegan Dark Chocolate Advent Calendar.

This is Delicious Vegan Chocolate; every day, you will have a new piece of pure indulgence. And of course, you Support Animal Welfare: your purchase helps animals in need in Ukraine and Afghanistan.

Delight your loved ones with a gift that gives back. Order yours today for £9.99 and let's make this holiday season truly special!

https://www.nowzad.com/store/product/nowzad-vegan-dark-chocolate-advent-calendar

26/11/2024

***Bertie is looking for a home***

Our lovable boy Bertie is looking for his forever home.

3 years old, neutered, fully vaccinated and healthy. He had a tough start in life living on a chain in Ukraine. He is super friendly with people, loves and gives the best cuddles! He needs to be an only dog initially, a secure garden & and an experienced adopter. He has such an enthusiasm for life and loves company.

He is very active and reacts well to & needs a calm environment. He has seen all his friends go home and settle and it’s now his turn.

If you think you could offer this adorable & the most loving dog a home please email Jen on [email protected]
Please share and let’s get Bertie home for Christmas

22/11/2024

If you are in Exeter today or over the weekend pop by and say hello to the Nowzad team at the Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market 🎅🏻

Weather permitting they will be there until 9pm each evening and they have plenty of merchandise and Christmas goods for sale 🎄

21/11/2024

***Pupdate from Adoptions***

The sweetest natured girl Layla is loving life in her new home.

Super friendly with all dogs she meets this lovable pup melts hearts wherever she goes. Life now is busy with long countryside walks and daily meets with her new Mums horses. She is such a playful little dog and loves her toys, zoomies and watching TV.

Life is so good for this darling girl.

Happy days ahead for you now little poppet. ❤️🐾🐶

18/11/2024

Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market

Nowzad will have a pop up chalet in the historic Cloister Garden from this Thursday 21st November until Sunday 24th November.

Opening times are Thursday-Saturday 10am-9pm
and Sunday 11am-5pm

We hope to see you there!

15/11/2024

Team Nowzad will be here tomorrow and are looking forward to what looks like a great day for everyone to enjoy.

If you are close by then please do call in, it is free to enter, free parking and free entry to the Quince Honey Farm as well.

10/11/2024

Thank you to staff member David for laying a wreath on behalf of the charity at the Animals In War Memorial in London this morning.

We will never forget that animals have no choice in a war

07/11/2024

A very big thank you to Sue and Alan from Jordan Bear Charity who came to see us again yesterday.

This was the first time they had been to our warehouse facility in Bradninch with donations of food, as they had been to our old office before, so it was great to see them again.

These amazing donations will be taken out to Ukraine on our next trip.

Thank you for your support.

04/11/2024

Don’t forget this event is tomorrow night and you will get the chance to ask Pen any question you like!

Just click on this link:

Pen Farthing is one of the most controversial figure of the 2021 Afghanistan Evacuation, whose story captured global headlines. Pen Farthing was content resc...

01/11/2024

Some exciting fundraising news to start the weekend……

We have been offered the exciting opportunity to open our very own charity shop in North Devon.

The shop will be run entirely by a team of local volunteers and we hope anyone local will pop in and support them by taking unwanted items in that they can sell to raise funds with.

Donations can also be dropped off at our office in Bradninch and we will deliver them to the shop.

The Nowzad Charity Shop will be opening in Bideford, North Devon, UK on Saturday 30th November at 10am.

More details soon.

31/10/2024

*Happy Halloween 🎃 *

Three of our rescues are casting their magical spells and wishing everyone a Happy Halloween.

Sawyer & Pumpkin dogs both arrived into the UK in 2021 & our special needs golden Oldie Pishu Cat has been here since 2015.

All making magic & mischief & bring so much joy 🥰

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Bideford - North Devon - UK The Nowzad charity shop is ready! Thank you to all of the volunteers who have worked so hard to get the shop set up and ready for opening tomorrow. Please join us at 10am for the official opening by Pen and Ewok 🐾

If you are in Exeter today or over the weekend pop by and say hello to the Nowzad team at the Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market 🎅🏻 Weather permitting they will be there until 9pm each evening and they have plenty of merchandise and Christmas goods for sale 🎄

Share the love and support for Nowzad's incredible work in 2025! ❤️ Our new calendar features heartwarming moments from the Operation Ark book launch, our ongoing efforts in Ukraine & Afghanistan, and the dedication of our team. Don't miss out! Our 2025 calendar is available for the lowest price ever at just £8.99. But hurry, quantities are limited!

We are set up at DogFest in sunny Knebworth, Hertfordshire UK and ready for a busy day 😊 Please say hello to the Nowzad Team and Ewok 🐾 This will be Ewok’s last event as he will be retiring from events. Since arriving from Afghanistan in 2021 he has been a great ambassador for Nowzad and helped to tell everyone about Operation Ark. Ewok will enjoy his retirement at home and will continue to support from his instagram account which you can follow on @ewokafghanrescue

The #Nowzad working animal mobile clinic in action thanks to your amazing donations. Your continued support for the donkeys and horses of Kabul is always needed. Thank you for caring and for being there for those in need ❤️

Thank you WestCountry Technology Vision for your amazing kit donation!

Op Ark

The audio version of Operation Ark is available. 😁 Amazon https://tinyurl.com/2z6k4jsu Audible https://tinyurl.com/yuwcmy9b

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