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How surgery saved Joseph’s life
This is Joseph. At just four years old, Joseph had to undergo major surgery for a serious bowel condition. Joseph’s mum had been incredibly…
Meet Sylvia, who’s overseen 30,000 eye tests!
Meet Sylvia, a key member of the Humanity Direct team who helps run Glasses for Classes. Since joining Humanity Direct seven years ago, Sylvia has…
60 Hours for 60 Years: Why I’m Walking Into the Fire
Words by Neil Thubron, XNRG Founder. This year, I turn 60. And rather than looking back, I’ve chosen to mark this milestone by looking forward—by…
It’s Not Just Surgery: Meet The Van That Saves Lives.
Our van has saved thousands of lives! For many children in Uganda, the journey to the hospital can be the greatest obstacle to getting the…
Eye care is the dream career for Ophthalmologist Dr Irene Nansambuga.
Meet our Glasses for Classes Ophthalmologist, Dr Irene Nansambuga. Dr Nansambuga recently joined our Glasses for Classes team, helping oversee our eye care clinics. Dr…
That’s a Wrap on Training, Now for The Big One: LEJOG
That’s a wrap on my training runs—now it’s time to ease into a limited taper ahead of Land’s End to John O’Groats (LEJOG) at the…
Why Humanity Direct should be your 2026 marathon charity – Choose your marathon charity
As everyone rides the high of the 2025 London Marathon (and quickly enters the ballot for the 2026 TCS London Marathon), lots of people find…
How to Run a 1000 Miles, Olly Jones, The Fitness Experts.
Running from Land’s End to John O’Groats, over a 1000 miles, is a huge challenge and its going to demand exceptional physical and mental preparation. But with Bob’s dedication and determination at The Fitness Experts we know he can do it.
Dr Ssenyonjo, neurosurgeon, on the challenges of being just one of twelve neurosurgeons for a population of 45 million.
In Uganda, thousands of children suffer from life-threatening neurological conditions such as brain tumours and hydrocephalus, many of whom require urgent surgical intervention. It’s estimated that over 4,000 children each year need brain surgery to treat these conditions, with hydrocephalus alone accounting for 1,500 to 2,000 new cases annually.
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