Humanity First is a multi-sector NGO,
responding when disasters strike as well as
working on development projects. From
installing water wells, providing agricultural
support and running medical camps to building
schools and hospitals, we strive to bring
sustainable provision, access to healthcare and
opportunity for a better future to all people,
regardless of race, religion or creed.
We have been at the forefront of fighting
covid 19 globally with trained volunteers
including medical professionals and disaster
responders.
GLOBAL COVID RESPONSE
So far in the fight against covid 19
our 3487 unpaid volunteers across the
world have:
- Distributed 185,140 PPE items
- Supported 148 hospitals
- Donated 2190 units of blood
- Provided over 10 million meals
- Worked 726,700 volunteer hours
- Served 650,492 beneficiaries
UK RESPONSE- In the UK, we support communities up and
down the country, including our new Foodbank
in Mirfield, Yorkshire. - We partner with International Health Partners
(IHP) to donate and deliver essential PPE to our
brave frontline NHS workers in the UK. - Our national support line helps to signpost
people to services relating to the Coronavirus
(Covid-19) pandemic
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
At the same time, we have pushed on Thought
Leadership with our Webinars including on:- Humanitarian Ethics in Covid by Dr Hugo Slim
formerly of ICRC and now at Oxford. - Mental Well Being & the Covid Crisis
by Professor Jeremy Howick, Director
of the Oxford Empathy Programme,
Signal Boost
University of Oxford- The Global Economy & Covid by
Professor Atif Mian, Princeton University - Cancer Care in the Covid era
by Royal Marsden Cancer experts.
WHAT NOW?
The covid-19 crisis has hit many charities
financially with a massive dip in donations.
More than 53% of charities have reported a
drop in donations, however most have reported
a spike in demand for their services. Despite the
different streams of funding made available by
the UK government, many charities are still
struggling.
Humanity First’s huge volunteer base ensures
great efficiency and our pound or dollar goes
much further. All our management team here
do not take a salary for their services.Want to help?
We need the support of our donors to continue to carry out the work we do. Help
us reach out to many more people here in the UK and abroad by donating to our
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