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• Sightsavers For someone who is blind, the gift of sight is the greatest gift of all. We believe that sight is a basic human right, and that everyone - including those in the world's poorest countries - should have access to the treatment and eye care that they need. Our work is important because, as well as providing treatment that can help to restore sight, we also assist with the rehabilitation of those who are irreversibly blind - thereby helping them to make a better future for themselves. So, instead of adults who cannot support their families becoming helpless in their community, we work with our partners to teach them how to be productive. Although their future may still be hard, at least they will be better equipped to provide for themselves and their children. The effect of our work and your support will be seen for generations to come. |
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• WSPA - World Society for the Protection of Animals A wild bear taken by poachers may have less than a 60% chance of surviving the non-medical procedure to create a permanent open wound in his stomach from which bile can be drained, twice every day. Bile that's used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In the wild, where he's free to roam, this bear might live to 25. Instead, if he survives the non-medical procedure he may live up to 10 years kept in a tiny cage, thrashing against the bars because he's unable to move around. Under-nourished and over-stressed, he'll be forced to lie there in pain, in his own filth. Farming bears for their bile is perfectly legal in China. And very profitable. But totally unnecessary. There are many TCM alternatives that do what bear bile is claimed to. Needless over production means an estimated 9,000 bears are tortured each day so their bile can also be used in shampoo, wine and even tea. This unwarranted procedure can be prevented with your help. By donating £3 a month to the World Society for the Protection of Animals, you can help us free animals from cruel practices like bear farming. |