Association "Majorero Donkeys El Hierro"
Our motivation day by day
On the island of El Hierro, the smallest of the Canary Islands, known for its rich biodiversity and unique volcanic landscapes, an emblematic species fights for its survival: the Majorero donkey. This noble creature, descendant of ancient donkeys brought by the first settlers to the Canary Islands, has been a faithful companion of rural work for centuries. However, in recent years, its population has declined drastically due to the mechanization of the countryside, the abandonment of traditional agricultural practices and the lack of awareness of its cultural and ecological value.
Aware of this situation, Ina Kleinsimlingshaus and Ernst Fieth from El Hierro have created the Asociación Burros Majoreros, an initiative that aims to preserve this unique species and revalue its role in island life. The association works on several fronts:
Conservation and breeding: They establish safe shelters where the donkeys can live in adequate conditions and develop controlled breeding programs to increase their population in a sustainable way.
Education and awareness: They organize workshops, talks and guided tours to educate the population, especially young people, about the historical and cultural importance of the Majorero donkey.
Promotion of sustainable activities: They integrate the Majorero donkey in environmentally friendly tourism initiatives, such as guided walks and activities that encourage direct contact with nature.
Collaboration with institutions: They work together with local, national and international authorities to guarantee the legal protection of the Majorero donkey and obtain resources for their projects.
The association not only seeks to save the majorero donkey from extinction, but also to recover a link that connects the herreños with their past, promoting a model of harmonious coexistence between humans and their natural environment. If you want to support this cause, you can join as a volunteer, make donations or spread their work so that more people join the effort to protect this living treasure of the Canary Islands.
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Help us to save the Majorero Donkeys – Together we can make a difference!
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