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.
How I’ve gone from life behind a desk to running 1030 miles.
After a lifetime of sedentary desk jobs I knew I needed to get fit. I started running on a treadmill with the simple goal of completing a park run and by the time I crossed my first finishing line I was hooked.
Ambling in Amersham – Bob runs the 2025 XNRG Humanity Direct Amersham Ultra
Feeling pretty confident in my prep for the XNRG Amersham Ultra, my morning routine was going to plan until I put on my beloved blue Inov8 Trailfly trainers.
Over 100 miles done…over 1000 to go
The day started with the cold grey morning so typical of this winter but as Alfred Wainright said, ‘there’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing’
How we’re using technology to deliver safe and timely surgery to children
At Humanity Direct we’re using our digital platform to change that by directly funding safe and timely surgery for children who don’t have access to the medical they need.
Children in Uganda need glasses, could your school help?
Could your school give children in Uganda a pair of glasses? Millions of children around the world struggle to see the board in their classroom, or can’t make out the words in their text book because of poor eyesight badly hindering their chances to get a good education. At Humanity Direct, we’re working to change…
My Journey from Dentistry to Maxillofacial Surgery
My Journey from Dentistry to Maxillofacial Surgery to improve patients lives, Dr Adrian Kamulegeya For me, the dream of becoming a doctor began at a young age as doctors were seen as something special. At the time there was only one medical school in my country and getting a place there was considered an achievement…
Celebrating My 60th Birthday By Running From Lands End to John O’Groats.
I started running on a treadmill, and now I’m about to undertake the biggest challenge of my life and celebrate my 60th by running the length of Britain in aid of Humanity Direct. I haven’t always been a runner. In fact, I spent most of my life working at a desk, which led to the typical…
Betty’s Journey with Glasses for Classes: A Passion for Making a Difference
Meet Betty, a dedicated member of our team at Humanity Direct and a key volunteer making a difference for many years. Since joining us, Betty has worked tirelessly to deliver over 4000 pairs of glasses through our Glasses for Classes initiative. Seeing the impact that a pair of glasses has on a child’s life means…