Why I Co-founded Humanity Direct
Why I Co-founded Humanity Direct, Marc Shalam I’ve always had an active interest in charity and volunteering. I’ve helped build homes in South Africa with Habitat for Humanity and also taught in secondary schools there. More recently, I volunteered here in London for Open Age, helping elderly people with tech/computer skills. All of these experiences…
Five Top Tips for Christmas Fitness.
My Ultimate Guide To The Healthiest Christmas, Neil Thubron, XNRG Founder With less than six weeks to go the countdown to Christmas is on and it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and put fitness goals off until the New Year. But with 80% of people abandoning their resolutions by February, I would urge…
The Best Christmas Gift Idea: Life-Changing Donations for Children
Life-Changing Donations for children who need medical care Christmas is almost here and it’s time to find the perfect gift for your loved ones. But before you hit the shops it’s worth remembering that last year an estimated £232 million worth of unwanted presents were returned! We have a fantastic alternative that would beat any…
How our holiday turned into a life changing charity, Nick Swift, Humanity Direct’s Co-Founder.
While on holiday in Uganda our tour guide suddenly became seriously ill and urgently needed medical care. We drove down bumpy roads for what felt like hours in search of the nearest hospital. When we finally found a hospital the diagnosis was clear – he needed emergency surgery but, to our shock he hesitated, fearing…
Meet Dickson, Humanity Direct’s Healthcare Coordinator.
Meet Dickson, our Healthcare Coordinator In Ugandor. A Behavioural Scientist with a MA in Social Science focusing on “Health and Society”, Dickson has been with Humanity Direct for over 10 years, helping us provide safe surgery for children in Uganda.
The Impact of Generosity
How Your Donations Help Our Patients: The Impact of Generosity Donations to Humanity Direct change the lives of patients, especially children, who have life-threatening or life-altering medical conditions that require surgery but have no access to it. The generosity of donors translates into life-saving outcomes, not just for the individual patient but for their family…
Back to The Tring Ultra
Overcoming the Impossible: My Journey to the XNRG Tring Ultra Spoiler Alert: I’m going to do it again … and you should too! First, allow me to take you back to September 2016, when I was unable to walk 50 meters from my front door to the end of the road. The thought of being…
Leave a Lasting Legacy
Why leave a legacy gift in your Will? Writing a will is something we all know we need to do but it’s a task many of us would gladly avoid. A will not only gives your loved ones peace of mind that they’ve fulfilled your wishes but also you’ll leave a legacy, helping others after you’re…
5 Ways to Fund Safe Surgery for Children in Uganda
There are many different ways you can help give a child the surgery they need. No matter how much you can afford to give, as a one-off donation, through regular giving, or by fundraising, your donation matters and will make an impact. In this blog, we look at the 5 ways to help us fund…