Humanity Direct

21/08/2026

Hydrocephalus can be devastating but it is also treatable.

For children in Uganda, access to life-saving neurosurgery can mean the difference between permanent brain damage and the chance to recover, grow and thrive.

At Humanity Direct, we fund the treatment children with hydrocephalus need, including neurosurgery, essential equipment, anaesthesia and follow-up care.

Our recent patient Christine is one example of what this support can make possible. 💙

Check out our recent blog to read more about how we're helping patients with this condition: https://shorturl.at/fPsp6

19/08/2026

💙 A wonderful update on Christine⁠
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We’re delighted to share a new update from neurosurgeon Dr Ssenyonjo on Christine’s recovery.⁠
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Dr Ssenyonjo operated on Christine a couple of months ago to treat a rare condition called occipital encephalocele, that had caused two large growths at the back of her head. She also had hydrocephalus and had a shunt implanted to relieve pressure on her brain.⁠
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Since her surgery Christine has made fantastic progress. 💙⁠
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📖 Read Christine's full story here: https://shorturl.at/7rXSR

Donations made this possible 🙏

08/08/2026

For years, 14-year-old Sharon lived with a growing tumour on her jaw that caused pain, made eating difficult, and affected her confidence.

Sharon had an ameloblastoma, an aggressive but benign tumour that, without treatment, would have continued to destroy bone and severely affect her quality of life.

Donations changed her life, paying for the specialist surgery she urgently needed.

The tumour was successfully removed and her jaw reconstructed. Today, Sharon is looking forward to returning to school, rebuilding her confidence, and enjoying life free from pain.

To help fund more operations for children like Sharon, visit: www.humanitydirect.org/universal-fund

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31/07/2026

What does it really take for a child to access safe surgery?

When we think about surgery, we often focus on the operation itself but for many families in Uganda there are numerous barriers to overcome.

From transport and diagnostic tests to medicines, surgical supplies, hospital stays, and follow-up care, every step can come with a cost. For families on very low incomes it can mean the difference between receiving treatment and going without.

At Humanity Direct, we see these barriers every day. That’s why we fund the full pathway to care, helping children access the specialist treatment they need.

📖 Read our latest blog to discover the true cost of safe surgery—and how your support helps change children’s lives.

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29/07/2026

Elijah has had the surgery he needed to remove a large tumour.

What began as a small swelling in his upper jaw grew into a painful condition that made eating, speaking, and everyday life difficult. The tumour also affected the shape of his face and his confidence.

Thanks to donations Elijah was able to receive the specialist surgery he urgently needed, performed by experienced maxillofacial surgeon Dr Kamulegeya.

Elijah has made a strong recovery and is now eating and speaking comfortably again. The swelling has been removed, helping restore both his appearance and his confidence.

Stories like Elijah’s show the life-changing impact of your donations—providing children with access to the specialist care they need when it matters most. 💙

To help fund more operations please visit www.humanitydirect.org

27/07/2026

Rashard's story is a great example of one of our more complex, specialist operations we fund.

At just 10 years old, Rashard was diagnosed with lymphoma. As his condition worsened, he urgently needed specialist surgery that was more than his family could afford.

Thanks to Humanity Direct supporters, Maxillofacial surgeon Dr Kamulegeya successfully removed the tumour, and today Rashard is smiling and looking forward to returning to school.

Thank you for helping make life-changing surgery possible for children like Rashard. 💙

24/07/2026

Untreated hernias can be life-threatening. Complications often need emergency surgery - care that is often out of reach in the communities where we work.

Thankfully Emma, who attended one of our clinics with an incredibly large and uncomfortable hernia, is no longer at risk after successful surgery to remove it.

No child should die or suffer from a condition that can be treated with safe, timely surgery.

To help fund more life-changing operations, visit: https://www.humanitydirect.org

22/07/2026

Thanks to two recent grants, Humanity Direct was able to fund almost 40 life-changing operations, including complex neurosurgery and maxillofacial procedures.

We have a fantastic network of surgeons and programme coordinators and we're ready to scale up and fund even more operations

If you represent or know a trust or foundation that wants to create measurable, lasting impact please get in touch. Together, we can help ensure no child is denied surgery simply because they can't afford it.

If you'd like to find out more about partnering with us please read our latest blog: https://tinyurl.com/yy7e7h96

📧 Contact: [email protected]

20/07/2026

Fortunate can now breathe, sleep, eat, and speak with ease after life-changing adenoid surgery.

For months, enlarged adenoids made every day a struggle. But thanks to donations she received the surgery she needed and the difference has been incredible.

Now she's breathing freely, sleeping peacefully through the night, and enjoying a better quality of life.

Thank you to everyone who made this possible. Your support is helping children like Fortunate access the surgical care they need to thrive. 💙

17/07/2026

Ramula had been living with a growing tumour that made eating painful and had begun to change her appearance. Surgery changed everything.

Today, she's eating comfortably again, recovering well, and looking to the future with renewed confidence.

Her journey is just one of many lives transformed through access to life-changing surgery.

✨ Visit our Success Stories to read more incredible stories and see the impact your support makes: https://tinyurl.com/4s5d642j

Help us give more children the chance of a healthier future: www.humanitydirect.org