Brooke Hospital

Core Values

The Pillars of Brooke's Operation

Professionalism: Professional, passionate, and a strong belief in the vision and working hard to accomplish the mission.

Measurable Change: A commitment to driving tangible and quantifiable improvements in the welfare of working equines across Egypt.

Efficiency: Efficient in making the most effective use of resources to bring about positive, practical, and lasting changes.

Accountability: Accountable and responsible for the welfare of working equines, their owners, and their communities.

Sustainability: Participation and cooperation with stakeholders to achieve sustainable animal welfare.

Respect: Respect towards working animals and their communities, cultures, and socio-economic levels.

History & Legacy

Our story began in 1930 when Dorothy Brooke, the wife of a British Army Major General, witnessed the suffering of Cairo's working horses and mules. These animals, many of them veterans of World War I, were severely malnourished and abused. Deeply moved, Mrs. Brooke wrote to the the Morning Post (later the Daily Telegraph), bringing their plight to public attention. The response was overwhelming. Donations poured in, enabling Mrs. Brooke to rescue these forgotten heroes. Within three years, she had established a committee and provided peaceful endings for 5,000 horses, many of whom were beyond saving. But Dorothy knew her work couldn't stop there. Thousands more animals toiled under harsh conditions in Cairo.

In 1934, thanks to continued public support, Dorothy Brooke founded the "Old War Horse Memorial Hospital," now known as the Brooke Hospital for Animals Egypt
The hospital offered free veterinary care to all of Cairo's working horses, donkeys, and mules. Today, the Brooke Hospital for Animals Egypt (BHA Egypt) is dedicated to improving the lives of these vital animals. We work across Egypt, focusing on impoverished urban and rural communities. Our goal is to alleviate their pain and suffering, and to create sustainable improvements in their welfare. Egypt is home to an estimated 1,738,676 working equines (FAO 2016). These animals face incredibly challenging conditions, often used for tourist transport, hauling heavy loads, and working in demanding environments. Overloading, beatings, harness sores, mutilation, dehydration, heat stress, lameness, hoof problems, and diseases like equine influenza are just some of the welfare issues they face. BHA Egypt provides free veterinary treatment through static clinics and mobile outreach. Over the past decade, we've expanded our work to include community engagement, partnering with local organizations and resources. We also train our staff in animal welfare assessment to effectively measure and improve the well-being of the animals we serve.

Our Impact

Access for free veterinary care services for working equines and helping people in all our working areas. This vital support not only alleviates suffering and improves the health and productivity of these animals but also directly empowers the individuals and families who rely on them for their livelihoods.

Improved knowledge of equine welfare and the Five Freedoms among animal owners, users, their families, and the wider community. This shift in understanding fosters more responsible and sustainable animal care practices for the long term.

Established a vital hub for undergraduate and recent graduate veterinarians to learn from the most experienced professionals in the field of equine welfare. This mentorship and practical training are building a strong foundation of skilled veterinary professionals dedicated to the well-being of working equines in Egypt.

General Assembly

The General Assembly is comprised of all founding and active members who have held membership in the association for at least 90 days and have fulfilled their obligations according to these regulations. Membership in the association is divided into three categories: Active Member, Associate Member, and Honorary Member.

Active Member: An Active Member is an individual who has submitted a membership application, met the association's requirements, and whose membership has been approved by the Board of Directors. Active Members have the right to attend the General Assembly and are eligible for nomination to the Board of Directors.

Associate Member: An Associate Member is an individual who does not fully meet all the requirements for Active Membership. The Board of Directors may approve their membership as an Associate Member due to services rendered to the association or for other significant reasons deemed appropriate by the Board. Associate Members have all the rights and obligations of an Active Member, except for the right to attend the General Assembly and to be nominated for membership on the Board of Directors.

Honorary Member: An Honorary Member is an individual who has provided valuable services to the association, whether material or non-material. Honorary Members do not have the right to be nominated for membership on the Board of Directors or to attend the General Assembly.

Who We Are

Vision

Mission

Core Values

History & Legacy

Our Impact

General Assembly

Board Members

Chairman of the Board

Perreten, Vice Chairman

Board Member & Treasurer

Secretry General

Environmental and Animal Protection Advocate

Executive Team

Chief Executive Officer

Veterinary Services Manager

Consultant, Medical & Animal Welfare Affairs

Management Team

Providing sustainable improvement in the lives of working equines.