2025 Annual Report : Humanist Mutual Aid Network’s Impact

In 2025, Humanist Mutual Aid Network (HuMAN) continued its commitment to humanist self-reliance and education by sending $132,600, our largest-ever amount, to partners across the globe. Our approach emphasizes local leadership, transparency, and cooperation, to ensure our funds reach humanist individuals and communities where they can make an immediate and lasting difference.

Our $132,600 supported partners in 37 countries, with a significant portion concentrated in nine nations where needs were greatest and long‑term partnerships are strongest.

Nigeria — $25,203

Nigeria was our largest recipient country in 2025, reflecting the depth and maturity of our partnerships there. Funding supported education, vocational development, and community sustainability initiatives. Major contributions included a plant nursery project for Tai Solarin Humanist Primary School, the Critical Thinking School and Publishing Hub, and the establishment of income‑generating projects at Maiduguri and Maikunkele Safe Houses. These investments focus on long‑term self‑reliance, education, and safety for vulnerable populations.

Chad — $16,533

In Chad, our funding prioritized education, health, skills training, and women‑led economic empowerment. Significant grants will launch an Internet Cafe and Computer Training Centre in N’Djamena, and help orphans with vocational training projects. Smaller grants throughout the year strengthened gardens, and micro‑enterprise development.

India — $11,203

Support in India focused on education, rationalist outreach, and student support, particularly among the marginalized communities of Dalits (“untouchables”) and Adivasi (tribals). Major grants sustained the Periyar Centre and the Ambedkar Rational Centre in Chennai (Tamil Nadu), providing before‑and-after‑school education to Dalit students who otherwise lack access to supplemental learning. We also established a nurse training program for Dalits and Adivasi at Blossom Academy, in Kerala. Additional funding supported a community library in Rajasthan, and teaching workshops that promote critical thinking, women’s rights, and social equality.

United States — $10,653

Domestic funding went to Appalachia Community Mutual Aid in Berea, Kentucky, for food distribution, community meals, and emergency health support. The Atheist Community of San Jose also received support for programming and speaker stipends, Acta Non Verba / West Oakland Farm Park was provided funds for youth gardening and food education, and a secular studies course for incarcerated men in Southern California was gifted $1,000. These efforts reflect our belief that humanist humanitarian help is as essential locally as it is internationally.

Myanmar — $8,844

In Myanmar, support was directed toward numerous individual democracy refugee activists, and to community groups impacted by political repression and displacement. Our grants supported Thit Thaw School and Forest School - both help orphans by providing food, shelter, and education. We also aided Food Not Bombs in assisting refugees at the Thailand border.

Niger — $6,906

Funding in Niger emphasized women’s empowerment and vocational training. Major grants supported the launch of a women‑led leatherwork center in Niamey, and a wheat field on communally-owned land to provide food and income to the Zamanakoy Orphanage. Other contributions aided humanist outreach at Maradi schools.

Ghana — $5,769

In Ghana, donations supported economic initiatives led primarily by women, including the purchase of grinding machines, and the launching of a fish vending businesses.

Mozambique — $5,660

Mozambique funding focused on self-reliance projects, including solar water pumps, and internet service access. Multiple mid‑sized grants improved access to clean water, and humanist outreach to secondary schools.

South Sudan — $5,079

In South Sudan, our funding went exclusively to LGBTQ+ refugees in an IDP camp, many from Uganda where homosexuality is heavily criminalized. Our grants helped individuals meet basic needs and maintain safety in an extremely hostile environment - they are persecuted by other refugees in the camp.

Our Deepest Appreciation

Our 2025 international giving reflects our strategy: trust local partners, support humanist science-based education, and prioritize sustainability over short‑term relief. We are happy that we have build durable partnerships that empower humanist communities to improve their lives.

We are deeply grateful to all our donors and partners, whose shared commitment makes it possible for us to help other and make the world a bitter place.

A full record of all our services and expenses can be found at https://thehuman.team/2025-logbook