Families rely on animals Families invest in a donkey, horse or mule in the same way that someone might buy a van or lorry. To make a living families need the animal to collect drinking water, carry farm produce to markets, or haul heavy loads. The income an owner makes from this buys food, clothes and sends the children to school. But even if a family is lucky enough to own an animal and make an income from it, people often struggle to avoid falling deeper into poverty. When a working … [Read more...]