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@lichtblickhof is a center for animal-assisted pedagogy that works with children and families burdened by traumatic experiences or illness and disability through therapeutic work with animals.

For three weeks now, the therapy farm near Vienna, Austria has not been as it was: all therapies have been canceled and most long-term sponsorships have also been put on pause. The farm carries high fixed costs like feed and veterinary care for the horses which simply cannot be avoided, putting this non-profit in a very difficult financial situation.

For more information about how you can help visit their website www.lichtblickhof.at or donate directly to account: AT25 1200 0504 7256 0101. ...