What is a half marathon
A half marathon is a long-distance running event that covers a distance of 13.1 miles, or approximately 21.1 kilometres. It is a popular choice for runners looking to challenge themselves and push their limits, without committing to the full 26.2-mile distance of a marathon. Half marathons are widely considered to be a significant achievement in…
Positive impact of small donations
The impact of small donations on charitable organisations cannot be underestimated! While large donations certainly play a crucial role in funding various projects and initiatives, it is the collective power of small donations that often drives sustainable change and makes a significant difference in the lives of those in need. The ripple impact of small…
How much of the donation reaches patients?
It is important for our donors to understand how much of the donation reaches patients. We know they want to see how their contributions are used. We also want to ensure transparency and accountability in the distribution of funds. How much of the donation reaches patients? Every penny donated goes directly to our work in…
How will my donation be used?
Your Humanity Direct donation will be used immediately to support our programs and initiatives. The donations are used to either pay surgery bills that we have underwritten, or for paying for procedures in advance. 100% of your donation will be used for our work Rest assured that every contribution is vital in making a difference…
When is our next fundraiser?
Find out when our next fundraiser is happening, click here. Our events are a vital opportunity for our supporters to come together and help fund life-saving and life changing surgery for children who don’t have access to the medical care they need. In partnership with XNRG we hold three ultra marathons a year that help…
Do you take medical supply donations?
We don’t take donations of medical supplies for a variety of reasons; The medical supplies used in our operations are supplied by the hospital. Using hospital supplies keeps our costs down as we don’t have to pay to source, purchase and transport our own supplies. It also means we can be sure that the…
Who benefits from my donation?
The beneficiaries of your donation when it comes to Humanity Direct are children aged 0-18, who need life saving and life changing operations. We travel district to district in Uganda, prioritising kids who are the most geographically disadvantaged in their distance from healthcare. We take on even complex surgeries like brain tumours, despite the significantly…
Who needs medical donations
Who needs medical donations? The mind often goes to in times of crisis and emergencies, when medical donations play a crucial role in providing essential healthcare services to those in need. All year round, however, vulnerable populations such as refugees, low-income families, and communities in countries without robust healthcare infrastructure often lack access to adequate…
Where do Humanity Direct surgeries take place?
The vast majority of Humanity Direct surgeries take place in Kampala Hospital. We transport patients there ourselves. Some of them live more than 80km from the facilities there. It’s important that our surgeries are performed in dedicated operating rooms that are equipped with specialised equipment and staffed by a team of healthcare professionals, including surgeons,…