By Helen Collins, a volunteer at Animal Care Egypt ACE, an independent UK and Egyptian charity, seeks to promote animal welfare through healthcare and education initiatives. The founders, Kim Taylor and Julie Wartenburg, were inspired to create ACE while visiting Luxor during a holiday from the UK in the 1990s. The source of their inspiration was the very poor conditions of the working horses and donkeys they encountered on their visit. They believed that improved education in animal husbandry and better facilities for animal care would improve the animals’ quality of life. They started by renting a small plot of land and set up a washing area for people to bring their animals to be cleaned. After this initial step, ACE was registered as a charity in the UK and Egypt. As ACE grew, it became clear to Julie and Kim that much more was required to help the local people provide adequate care and maintenance of their animals. The locals depended on these animals for their livelihood. An Egyptian vet was employed to treat the animals in limited facilities. A legacy received in 2006 enabled ACE to acquire a…
