Try to imagine living your whole life in a barren area the size of a bedroom. You'd have no friends. Nothing whatsoever to pass the time. You'd never get to leave. That's exactly what life is like for Mali, the elephant at the Manila Zoo.
Mali is in constant pain due to foot problems, but the zoo is not providing her with any treatment for her ailments. The most common cause of death among captive elephants is arthritis and foot infections.
Despite the fact that a charity has offered to cover the entire cost of the transfer, the government is letting her continue to suffer. Please urge the U.S. government to pull all aid from the Philippines in order to send a strong message to local authorities: The world won't just stand by and watch as this ailing elephant succumbs to her illnesses.