Good Karma Sanctuary, Cairo

[reynold]

‘The Gates of Hell’: the tourist horses left to die in streets near a wonder of the world - Horse & Hound

In Cairo, not far from one of the ancient wonders of the world is a street that Tegan Joke Van der Post and her team call The Gates of Hell. Here horses stand tied and tacked up all day, Joke says, in case someone wants to ride. Most are emaciated, many have saddle sores the …

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I was aware of the tourist problems there but hadn't heard of this place before, only Brooke (and supported them).

I do like to support smaller charities and the fact that she's putting horses down who cannot/shouldn't be 'saved' is something I do believe in.

Wasn't it Santorini where the donkey rules were changed as a result of public pressure over the internet?

 

[misst]

Oh my god I knew it was bad there but not that bad. I will donate and I agree I will be happy for my money to be used to end suffering. Those pictures have made me feel really really upset. I admire her grit for doing this. The idea that they leave a sick horse and put two tourists on one horse is just horrific. I understand they are poor but.....
My friend wants me to visit Egypt next year with her and I wasn't keen. This has decided me.

 

[ester]

It’s been very bad for a long time, got worse during the revolution and never improved .

 

[Rumtytum]

I want to send a monthly donation via paypal, this is what the screen says but it looks like an email address. How does it work?

 

[misst]

No idea but if you find a proper link would you post it as I will make it one of my regular ones too.

 

[ester]

PayPal is email addresses

 

[Pinkvboots]

PayPal is email addresses

This you just start typing an email address then the name of the payee comes up.

 

[Rumtytum]

No idea but if you find a proper link would you post it as I will make it one of my regular ones too.

Did this, couldn’t see a regular payment option so sent a one off for now and will have another look later

 

[misst]

Thank you on the case now

 

[Smitty]

I saw this yesterday, haven't seen and don't want to see any pictures. I found it harrowing reading and am intending to support with a small monthly contribution, but did think I would check on here first to see if this was a known rescue/charity?

 

[Pebble101]

I haven't heard of this charity, there are a couple of dodgy ones out there. I do support Egypt Equine Aid.

 

[Caski]

I haven't heard of this charity, there are a couple of dodgy ones out there. I do support Egypt Equine Aid.

I was unaware but have been a regular supporter of the Brooke in Luxor will definitely do what I can for Good Karma, their ethos seems very sound

 

[Dobiegirl]

https://www.facebook.com/profile/100064453971303/search/?q=good%20karma

This is from EEA who help them out a lot

 

[Reacher]

Do PFK operate in this area and do people still think they are a good charity to support?

 

[HeresHoping]

Do PFK operate in this area and do people still think they are a good charity to support?

I think so. And I still support them when I can.

 

[Rumtytum]

Do PFK operate in this area and do people still think they are a good charity to support?

I do a monthly donation to PFK, am trusting it’s still doing good work. Would be interested if anyone knows more.

 

[mle22]

I support PFK and they post regular updates on FB. Seem to do very good work imo.

 

[Reacher]

I supported the Brooke for a long time and then I understood a few years ago they moved out of Egypt? I then supported PFK (and stopped donating to the Brooke) based on recommendations on here.
I’ve restarted a monthly donation to the Brooke.

 

[Birker2020]

‘The Gates of Hell’: the tourist horses left to die in streets near a wonder of the world - Horse & Hound

In Cairo, not far from one of the ancient wonders of the world is a street that Tegan Joke Van der Post and her team call The Gates of Hell. Here horses stand tied and tacked up all day, Joke says, in case someone wants to ride. Most are emaciated, many have saddle sores the …

www.horseandhound.co.uk

I was aware of the tourist problems there but hadn't heard of this place before, only Brooke (and supported them).

I do like to support smaller charities and the fact that she's putting horses down who cannot/shouldn't be 'saved' is something I do believe in.

Wasn't it Santorini where the donkey rules were changed as a result of public pressure over the internet?

I was aware that they don't put animals to sleep in that country due to religious reasons as its considered a sin to help an animal die.
That's why you see horses with prosthetic legs.

 

[Ratface]

I supported PFK for several years, and had direct conversations with the person based in England who set it up. She visits regularly and has undoubtedly saved the lives of many horses, dogs and donkeys. I would recommend them as an authentic charitable enterprise.