How Humanity Direct Chooses Which Children to Help

Many supporters ask how Humanity Direct chooses which children to help, and it’s a fair question. With so many children in need of surgery, our process must be transparent, ethical and fair. Every child listed on our website has been carefully assessed by local doctors, nurses and medical partners to ensure your donation helps those who need it most.

A Transparent and Fair Selection Process

Humanity Direct works closely with hospitals and community health workers in Uganda and other regions to identify children who require life-changing surgery. Our team doesn’t simply choose cases at random; each child is referred by a qualified medical professional who provides detailed medical notes, photos and cost estimates.

We then review these cases to confirm that:

• The surgery is medically necessary
• The procedure is safe and achievable in local conditions
• The child’s family cannot afford the treatment themselves

This ensures that the donations you make go to children with genuine, urgent needs — not cases that could be handled through other means.

Prioritising Urgent and Life-Changing Cases

Not all surgeries are equally urgent. Some conditions, such as strangulated hernias or advanced cataracts, require immediate attention. Others may be less time-sensitive but still vital to a child’s wellbeing and future quality of life.

Humanity Direct prioritises children based on urgency, medical outcome and long-term benefit. In every instance, the goal is to maximise the positive impact of each donation and ensure no funds are wasted.

Assessing Financial Need

We only support families who cannot afford medical care. Many of the parents we meet earn less than £2 a day, which makes paying for surgery impossible. Before a case is accepted, our local partners confirm the family’s financial situation so that your donation truly reaches those with no other options.

Transparency for Donors

Every listed child’s profile includes a photo, a verified medical summary and the total cost of surgery as confirmed by the hospital. You can track donations in real time and receive updates once the operation is complete.

This is at the core of how Humanity Direct chooses which children to help — openness, fairness and proof of impact. You don’t have to take our word for it; you can see the results for yourself.

Why This Approach Matters

Our selection process ensures that each donation changes a life directly and measurably. By focusing on genuine need and medical priority, we make sure your kindness has the greatest possible impact.

When you fund a child’s surgery through Humanity Direct, you’re not just helping one patient — you’re giving a family hope and a community a healthier future.