David Thompson 2024
$12,000 reserved for 2024
$2,898 unspent from 2023
$14,898 TOTAL
January expenses:
$5 for Corn Mill to support Mind2Love Secular Orphanage in Liberia.
$100 to Suruti Dondi, male 27 year old humanist in Nigeria, for his barber business (his face is blurred for security reasons)
He says,
‘I am a victim of Boko Haram violence. I left religion when my village was invaded by BH terrorists. Our houses were burnt, farmlands destroyed and many people killed including 3 of my siblings. While destroying properties and killing innocent people, the BH terrorists were shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ in Arabic meaning ‘God is great’. I escaped being killed because I was not in the village but nearby, praying to the so called God to protect my people but all my prayers went in vain. I was compelled to seek refuge in the city and became a refugee, that’s exactly when my belief in so-called God faded away.
I started working as a porter in my new settlement, later on I was employed as a barber because right from my village I had skill of barbing. When my boss noticed I am an atheist, he sacked me.
Please I am seeking for 115 Dollars grant to start my own barbing business. If I am able to establish my own barbing shop, I will be financially free the way I am free from religious indoctrination.’’
$95 to Carla Yuran in Mozambique for her hormone imbalance treatment.
She says, “I am facing a hormonal imbalance that is significantly impacting both my physical and emotional well-being. I seeking a grant of $100 - this covers specific expenses such as medication, doctor consultations, and diagnostic tests.
I live in a terrorist-ridden country. I became atheist and irreligious when I saw the way religion fundamentalism turned our family members and friends to beast and evil. They went into the bush to take up arms against our government and continued to harm us and even a large part of the women community went with them and married them. This catastrophe was done in the name of defending an Arabian god and fighting civilization and establishing the sharia. A God that wants you to kill is evil, a God that encourages disparity and difference amongst mankind does not deserve our worship. It is for this reason I left my religion and became humanist. Humanism is the opposite of what I previously believed, which was a culture that embraced death and praised the gory representation that is contained in their eschatology. But humanism is different. Humanism promotes and acknowledges the human being itself. It encourages me to look at the world rationally and critically before making decisions. It encourages me to promote values that ensure the continued flourishing of our race, this would mean that I shun violence and intolerance and promote unity, diversity and love.”
$100 to Zachem Bayei in Nigeria, for food, rent, medicine.
He says, “I am a humanist because religion, likewise other retrogressive ideologies failed me and many rational humans in my community and the world at large. I believe only we humans, when we come together with common understanding, dialogue, reason, compassion, empathy, love, tolerance, democracy, among other positive human values we will be able to address issues confronting us and live together harmoniously with one another.
I am a father of four who has lost his job. To cater for my family has not been easy. I am seeking the sum of $100 to start a business selling raw and uncooked food stuff. This business is sustainable and very profitable. It can allow me to earn more profit and expand till I can cater for all our needs. I will be happy if i am grated the funds.”
I am a member of Humanist Association of Nigeria (HAN), Atheist Society of Nigeria (ASN) and Humanist Celebrant Teams.
$96 to Vimbai Mhundwa in Zimbabwe to promote and expand her marketing business
Vimbai Mhundwa is a 30-year old humanist who served three years in jail for theft. She was released in 2019 and she is now a commodity broker based in Harare, Zimbabwe. She has a passion for mobile marketing and wants to use her skills and knowledge to promote her business and reach new customers.
Vimbai grew up in a poor and abusive family, where she faced many challenges and difficulties. She dropped out of school at the age of 14 and started working as a maid to support her mother and siblings. She also became involved in petty crimes such as theft, and vandalism to survive on the streets.
In 2017, she was arrested by the police for stealing a cellphone from a shop. She was sentenced to three years in prison, where she encountered harsh conditions and brutal treatment. It was during her incarceration that she had a deep introspection of her religious beliefs and decided to become non-religious. One of the reasons for this decision was because it seemed to her that Christianity wasn’t doing anything for her and even if she prayed for solutions, it ultimately depended on her to make the right decisions and the right choices. She hopes to use these funds to buy her own commodities to sell rather than getting a small commission from the sale of commodities that belong to other people. She believes that if she works hard, she can change her life and make a difference in the lives of her family too, so that no one ever goes to prison because they have no income.
$5 for Kaynan Kalil - Somaliland humanist, for his education. He says:
“Six years ago, my intellectual journey took a profound turn as I delved into philosophy, logic, and science. This exploration led me to question the tenets of my religious beliefs, particularly within Islam and other faiths. The philosophical inquiries that emerged, such as the meaning of life, the mysteries behind death, and the origins of the universe, compelled me to seek answers beyond religious doctrines.
In pursuit of understanding, I immersed myself in the works of renowned philosophers, including Friedrich Nietzsche, Karl Marx, Engels, Aristotle, Plato, René Descartes, Noam Chomsky, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Immanuel Kant, Albert Camus, Jean-Paul Sartre, Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, George Orwell, Bertrand Russell, and many more. This extensive exploration expanded my intellectual horizons and prompted a revaluation of my worldview.
As I navigate this transformative journey, I find myself in a position where mutual aid would significantly impact my life positively. Therefore, I am humbly reaching out to seek support for my educational and subjective well-being.
I am currently a psychology student in Somalia, dedicated to expanding my knowledge and contributing to the field of psychology. Unfortunately, my pursuit of education has faced unexpected challenges. Upon embracing a different perspective on prayer and fasting, my parents in Mogadishu stigmatized me and withdrew their financial support. Now residing in Hargeisa, Somalia, I find myself in a vulnerable position, especially considering the upcoming semester exams on January 13, 2024.
Regrettably, last week, I was unable to attend classes due to the inability to pay the semester fees. Without prompt assistance, I fear not being able to fund the upcoming exams, hindering my academic progress. I am reaching out with a humble request for financial support, amounting to $100, to cover the outstanding semester fees and ensure my participation in the crucial exams.
These challenges, including the stigmatization by my parents and old friends, along with financial problems, have led to mental health issues such as depression.
Your compassionate consideration and support in this difficult time would not only alleviate my immediate challenges but also contribute to my educational journey. I believe in the transformative power of education and the positive impact it can have on individuals and communities.”
$139 to Zanzibar Humanist Mutual Aid for an organic vegetable garden that will sell to tourist hotels like the Villa Mina Hotelin Jambiani.
Proceeds will help physically disabled persons, orphans and vulnerable children in Jambiani area. Proceeds will also be invested in sustainability of the project.
$100 to Ebrima Modou in Gambia. He is homeless and needs money to rent a place to live, plus he needs food.
He says, “I became a humanist in my adulthood because humanists are accountable to humanity, not to a deity, and humanists believe this is the one life we have.”
$7 to N’Djamena Humanist Mutual Aid in Chad - to buy farmland and offer workshops in Zai No-Til Regenerative gardening, plus sell produce.
$45 for Jim’ale Jama - Somaliland humanist, for his education. He says,
“I have left the religion in which I was raised for two main reasons. Firstly, I found that the religion of Islam prohibits individuals from enjoying various aspects of life. For example, forming a romantic relationship or having fun as a young person is considered forbidden. Instead, the focus is always on following religious rules and thinking about the afterlife. Secondly, my Quranic teacher played a significant role in instilling a deep fear of Islam in me.
I had a passion for singing, but unfortunately, I faced a lot of rejections. Moreover, my family didn't allow me to pursue my interest in material education and only sent me to a religious school. I had a great zeal for learning, but I wasn't allowed to learn what I loved. As a result, I developed a prejudice against Islam during my younger years since it denied me everything I cherished. Another reason why I despised Islam was that when I grew older, I tried to gain knowledge in the subjects I loved since my childhood, but I faced several challenges.
I never received a formal education, but I was determined to learn by reading books from the local library and the internet. Eventually, my newfound knowledge caused me to question my religion and its teachings. I delved into various topics such as philosophy, psychology, fiction, and other scientific fields. Initially, I felt anger towards anything that went against my religion, and my mind was closed. However, as I read more books, including works by Kral Max, Immanuel Kant, and Sigmund Freud, I began to have even more questions. Unfortunately, I had no one who could provide me with answers. When I asked my religious teachers and other knowledgeable individuals, they would just laugh at me without giving me the answers I sought.
I was not satisfied with the religious myths that were based solely on faith and lacked any evidence to support them. As a result, I chose to rely on my own wisdom and chart my own path in life. However, this has presented some challenges in my environment. These two factors were the primary reasons why I left Islam.
The main thing I need is to manage my life and survive. Unfortunately, where I live, there is widespread unemployment. The few places where work is available are given to people with specific religious characteristics. This discrimination has affected me and many others like me, and we are often forced to take risky jobs just to make ends meet. I need money to support myself and pay for my education. I cannot live with my relatives due to the insecurity where my parents used to live, so I am on my own. I require $100 to purchase my university books and to claim the money owed to me by the university for this semester.
I need this money to keep my life going. I am in such a stressful situation that I am about to give up. That money could give me hope to stay alive.”
$95 to Amakama Jessica in Nigeria for rent to continue her studies.
She says, “I'm a student of Abdu Gusau Polytechnic. Due to the present insecurity situations in the state, the hostel is no longer safe for students because of kidnapping. I want to get a safer place so I can continue with my studies. I became a atheist as a result of many inhuman treatments everyday, infants, kids dying everyday no help no support. I come to a conclusion of what we all need is love, care in fact humanity - instead of imaginary god.”
I belong to Humanist Association of Nigeria (HAN)
$93 to South Sound Street Medics in Tacoma, Washington. They are an indigenous-led group (Cherokee, Choctaw, Hopi) that provides medical care, medical training, and food and medical supplies to Indigenous communities in the USA and Canada. The $93 represents 12 tshirts at $6 each, plus postage and packing tape.
$137 for Atheist Library School at Apna School in Bihar State, India
$61 - six XXXL t-shirts sent to Mothers Against Meth Alliance, Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota - cost includes $16 postage
$125 for a Poultry Farm in Uganda. Budget Needs: Water tank, Gutters, Down pipe, Clamps, stopper, Corners, silicon tin, Concrete nails Timber.
The poultry farmers belong to Caring Hearts Humanitarian Association/ Group of Kalungu which is registered with Uganda Humanists Association (UHASSO).
$96 to Angeline Mutsindikwa in Zimbabwe for her farm
Angeline Mutsindikwa is a secular humanist and an aspiring commercial farmer from Gokwe North, Zimbabwe. She spent 16 years in prison for livestock theft, where she discovered secular humanism. After being pardoned in 2014, she devoted herself to agriculture as a way of rebuilding her life and improving her community. Despite the challenges of being an ex-convict and a woman in a male-dominated field, she remains determined to achieve her goals and demonstrate the power of positive change.
Angeline grew up in a very poor family, where she faced many hardships and difficulties because they didn’t have anything. She had limited access to education, health care, and economic opportunities. She also suffered from gender-based violence and discrimination. She had to work as a farm laborer from a young age, earning meager wages and enduring harsh conditions. She often resorted to stealing livestock from other farmers to feed her family and herself.
In 1998, she was arrested by the police for stealing livestock from a nearby farm. She was sentenced to 16 years in prison, where she encountered harsh conditions and brutal treatment. She was beaten by guards, and denied basic rights and dignity. She also witnessed many other prisoners suffer from mental illness, addiction, and suicide. She decided to pursue a career in agriculture after completing her prison term, she enjoys working on her farm because it allows her to use her passion for agriculture while also applying her humanist values. She likes being independent and self-reliant. She also appreciates the beauty and diversity of nature.
Despite the hurdles she faced as an ex-convict, Angeline’s commitment to secular humanism fuels her resilience and determination. As she tills the land, she envisions a future where her agricultural project becomes a beacon of success, proving that one’s past does not define the potential for positive change. She also hopes to inspire other ex-convicts and women to pursue their dreams and overcome their challenges. She believes that with hard work, education, and humanism, anything is possible.
$121 for Cesim Elcesim - a gay refugee from Syria who now lives in Istanbul. He needs HIV+ medication. The house he is from in Syria was destroyed in the recent earthquake. He needs money for food, rent, and medicine. Why did he became a humanist? Cesim: Because religions contradict my homosexuality, I separated myself from religion. This gives me peace, to live without fear of punishment.
$110 to Mariama Kader, in Niger, to buy a sewing machine, thread, and fabric and get started in tailoring. She would also buy buttons, zippers, and other embellishments to make her creations unique.
She says, “I believe in the power of science and reason to explain the world around us and humanists should all work together to create a more just and equitable world for everyone.”
$1,530 spent in January
$13,370 remains in the account
February expenses
$25 for Yam and Cassava Garden for Mozambique Humanist Survivors
Project - Al-Shabab is the Muslim terrorist organization wreaking havoc on the lives and properties of the residents of Cabo Delgado. We are a team of 16 humanist survivors. We want to initiate a yam and cassava garden project, specifically to help humanists affected by the terrorism of Al Shabab. These two staple crops are resilient and provide a valuable source of nutrition. Our project addresses food insecurity, and promotes elf-reliance.
$150 to Ghana to teach soap-making to at-risk women and girls in a Kumasi slum. The workshop is taught by our partner Kumasi Humanist Mutual Aid.
$45 to Socio Meds Humanist Pharmacy in Kathmandu, Nepal. The co-owners Pooja Koirala and Sonnu Kaphle are members of Nepal Association of Secular Humanists (NASH). The project subsidizes medicine supplies so the pharmacy can sell them at 25% off, to assist low-income customers.
$98 to Munir. He is 22 years old, he is an LGBT refugee with HIV. He from Syria; he came to Turkey in 2017. He lives in Osmaniye, a city that was destroyed by the earthquake. Munir lost all his money and his medicine during the earthquake and he now needs money for food and to buy medicine. Why is Munir a humanist? “Because religion suppresses ideas, I decided to research and read about all religions, and I discovered that all religions are fictitious tales designed to intimidate people.”
$52 to Krity Sharma of Atheist Republic Nepal - to visit the Badi caste and write a report on what they need. The Badi are the lowest caste in Nepal - the “untouchables of the untouchables.” Krity visited a school composed of Badi children to find out what they needed.
$45 to Abdullahi Bala (Mubarak Bala’s brother) for survival in Nigeria. He was kicked out of his family’s house for declaring himself atheist, and he needs money for food and housing.
$10 to Ghana to Takoradi Humanist Women - to teach Sex Education and distribute sanitary pads & contraceptives
$100 to Shamsiddeen Garba in Nigeria for his onion marketing business
$162 to Nigeria to Tai Solarin Primary School in Minna, to pay for teacher salaries. The school has 86 students who are from the local community. English is emphasized in the school as a stepping stone to better employment. The teachers are Salahudeen Maimanat, Afolabi Zainab, Guba Rahinat, Gabar Ruth and Gabar Christy.
$83 to Nigeria to humanist Yusuf Baba Gondowoli for his shoemaking business.
$140 to Zimbabwe to help Nyasha and Tendai - humanist street vendors
They say,”We are Nyasha (46 years old) and Temdai (51 years old). We have been street vendors since we were 12, selling goods on the streets of Harare. We had no family, no education, no future. We survived by bribing, smuggling, and dodging the police. We were exploited and hopeless, until we met a humanist activist who offered us a chance to join a cooperative. They also showed us kindness and compassion, and taught us about humanism and how to create and share value. Now, we are humanists and we want to help other street vendors who are in need.
We will use the $200 to invest in our cooperative and improve our livelihoods. We want to use some of the money to buy more goods to sell on the streets, such as fruits, vegetables, clothes, and crafts. We also want to use some of the money to help our mutual aid group and contribute to the cooperative, which provides us with support and social impact. We also want to use some of the money to save for our future goals, such as education, health, and housing. We hope that by using the $200 wisely, we can increase our income, empower ourselves, and help other street vendors who are in similar situations.”
$748 was spent in February
$12,627 remains in the account
$28 to Chad to teach computer skills & humanism to children & humanists. Usman (our partner) says, “For the Children class, Our target is to teach 25 children from the street of n'djamena chad who are of the ages of 6 to 15 years. They will be trained on the introduction to history, parts and types of a computer system. They will be introduced to basic Computer operations and softwares and finally they will be taught how to surf the internet and access data and information. For lessons in humanism, they will be taught critical thinking, fact checking and myths and superstitions. They will also be taught what humanism is, in theory using a discussion base approach. Their classes will last for 7 days and it will be held in the morning till 12 noon when presumably their energy level will be high.
For adults The classes will also be taken for 7 days and the participants will be the 14 members of our mutual aid group, although we will be open to invitation from friends and anyone who wants to join will be welcomed. We will teach the adults introduction to the internet, How to use Artificial Intelligence especially Chat gpt to fact check and get resources. We will teach them introduction to Google scholars and how to get scholarly materials and scientific papers on any subject that they might want and finally they will be taught how to use all Microsoft office suites till they are a bit proficient to do independent study. For Humanism they will be taught advanced critical thinking by showing them lessons pre recorded on udemy, they will be taught the history of the scientific methods, They will be introduced to modern humanist authors and a soft copy of the collection of their work that is available free on the internet will be distributed.”
$100 to Makama Jessica in Nigeria for her Soybean and Peanut business
$30 to Ethiopia for Amara Tesfaye (28 years) - for her Cakes & Cookies business. She says, “Money will be used to set up a stall in front of a children's school where I will sell Confectionaries to them for gain and make more money. The funds will help me get Woods for structures, frying pans, Oils, Flour and other baking materials. It will also get me packaging materials.”
$80 to Liberia to Mind2Love Orphanage to pay the school fees of Kumba. He is 3 years old.
He was found abandoned on the street and was brought to the orphanage.
$108 to Nigeria for Sani Suleiman to pay hospital bill and medicine cost for his ulcer
$85 to Liberia to Mind2Love Secular Orphanage to pay the school fees of Oretha. She is 2 years old and she loves eating and dancing.
Oretha was found abandoned in the street and was brought to the orphanage.
$108 to Akudo Augusta for her Tomato Farm (in Nigeria)
$155 to Ghana, to fund a Digital Marketing Workshop facilitated by Takoradi Humanist Women. There are 33 women & girls enrolled.
$32 donated to Atheist Refugee Relief - a German NPO that assists non-religious refugees and gives HGC advice
$78 to Ugonna Ngozi Deborah in Nigeria for her Palm Oil business
$68 to Nigeria for Kenneth Enze, gay Nigerian, for his medication to prevent seizures.
$85 to Liberia to Mind2Love Orphanage to pay the school fees of Ruth. She is 2 Years old.
She was found abandoned in the street and brought to our orphanage.
$972 was spent in March
$11,605 remains in the account
April Expenses
$50 to Bwalya Takudzwa in Zimbabwe - she is a LGBTQ humanist who needs funds for college applications.
$270 to Malawi for three Environmental Projects by Humanist Women
Chikondi will establish a community garden that provides fresh produce and educates her community.
Tamandani, an environmental studies university student in Blantyre, will organize campus recycling and waste reduction. Her goals are to decrease poverty and alleviate environmental degradation.
Nasreen, an artisan in Zomba, crafts jewelry from recycled materials, as symbols of beauty and sustainability.
Budget
· Seeds: $20 - To grow vegetables and herbs in Chikondi’s community garden.
· Gardening Tools: $30 - hoes, spades, watering cans.
· Composting Materials: $10
· Educational Materials: $15 - Pamphlets and flyers to educate the community
· Transportation: $5 - To distribute produce and materials within the village.
· Recycling Bins: $40 - Waste collection points around Blantyre university.
· Workshop Materials: $25 - Information books & posters for Tamandani’s campaigns.
· Transportation: $10 - For visiting local schools to spread awareness.
· Recycling Project Startup: $15 - To initiate a small-scale recycling project that turns plastic waste into useful items.
· Craft Supplies: $30 - Beads, wires, and tools to expand Nasreen’s jewelry business.
· Marketing: $20 - To educate the community on sustainable practices.
· Workshop Space Rental: $15 - To teach vocational workshops on jewelry making.
· Transportation: $10 - For collecting materials and selling jewelry at local markets.
$105 to Stephanie Chizobam Amaraegbu - humanist in Abuja, Nigeria - funds will help her expand her egg-selling business
$123 to print and ship 21 t-shirts to South Sound Street Medics in Washington state - to deliver to Native American reservations. 15 raccoon and 6 HuMAN shirts were shipped - cost of making them is $5 each. Postage charge to ship them was $18. Thank you email below:
Osiyo Hank,
Yes, we can give the shirts to some elders. The last shirts were recieved with great excitement. Thank you for sending more to us.
Wado,
Greg
$106 to Kumasi Humanists in Ghana to provide food and school supplies to street children
$103 to Gambia Humanists for a sustainable business, selling prepared food in the market
$80 Gabar Ruth in Nigeria to teach at Tai Solarin School. She was born in March 26th 1997, she is 27 years old. She teaches Maths and English and Home Economics at Tai Solarin School. She graduated from the Niger State College of Education in Minna, where she obtained her National Certificate of Education in English. She is married with three kids - one boy and two girls all who attend the Tai Solarin School. She currently lives with her husband Kabiru at the safe house with their beautiful children.
She says, “I am an Ex Christian who stopped believing in God and the message of Jesus about eternal damnation. Humanism as a concept is devoid of dogmas and superstitions which are all incapable of explaining reality and allowing us live a life of understanding and knowledge. Humanism resonates well with the life I want for myself. I want to be able to explain things scientifically for my children, I want to tell them about the stars, about the moons, about the oceans and about the rules of making money.”
$95 to Chola Shingirai in Zimbabwe - she was abused by her step-father, she needs basic necessities
$105 to Joy Ebeben Samual, a humanist in Abuja,Nigeria, who needs money for food and rent.
$120 to Mozambique Humanist Survivors to buy tools, organic pesticides, and fertilizers for their yam garden.
$192 to Saliu Olumide Saheed in Nigeria to design a monthly online magazine that includes our project reports
$95 to Maradi Humanist Mutual Aid in Niger Republic to build a grain silo (see photo below)
$155 to Accra Humanist Entrepreneurs in Ghana - for expansion of their vegetable garden - cassava, onions, okra,corn
$80 for Sex Education class at Lokutarra Leadership Academy in Kerala, India - for Dalit and Tribal students
$1,629 spent in April
$9,985 remains in the account
May expenses
$85 to Ethiopia to Lami Dani (22 years) - she is a member of Kolla Women Liberation group - she wants funds for her organic perfume business.
She says, “With the $100 given to me, I am planning to start selling the extraction of perfume and scent oils from scentful plants. The scented oils obtained from plants do not give allergies and are very safe to use. I will buy little bottles, do small labels and start a brand of scent perfume that will make me profits that I can use to send myself back to school and survive.”
$225 to Esther Gyimah and Dan Beaton to meet in Ghana - Eather is director of Takoradi Humanist Women - funds enabled Esther to travel to Kumasi to meet Dan Beaton and other humanists representatives from Humanists International and Humanist Association of Ghana (HAG) plus pay her hotel room, and co-teach a Critical Thinking workshop with Dan Beaton.
Funds also paid for part of Dan Beaton’s airfare from London to Accra (Ghana). Photo below is Dan Beaton with other attendees at the Humanist Meetup.
poster designed by Dan Beaton
$70 to Elizabeth (29 years) Benin Lesbian, for her Massage therapist business
She says, “I want to buy a mobile message bed with the funds that I will get. This mobile bed will alllow my business to be able to go to many places where I will deliver my services to willing customer who can pay for my premium massage services. The bed has a big bag and it can be retracted into a very small form that I can carry about.
I am a humanist because humanism, secular ideas and humanist thinking were at the forefront of fighting for women emancipation, rights and freedom. In a full patriarchy society like Benin, the woman and her future is imprisoned by religion and cultures. Everything about Christian faith and Benin culture does not mean well for women and girls. And it is important to shun every aspect of human idea that does not affirm the rights of women. For this reason I am not a Christian, I believe in women rights and I believe that every woman when given the right education and training can reach greater.”
$86 to Hajara Lawan in Nigeria - age: 25 - Female
She says, “To be someone of a different belief system is difficult in my community. I became humanist 5 years ago when I was exposed to critical thinking workshops in my school, emphasizing doubt about superstitions like witchcraft.
When my godless behavior started to appear, like dodging the five times daily prayer by Muslims and avoiding religious gatherings, I started facing social problems with my family and friends. My financial condition is now harsh for me. I need $100 grant to start tailoring for a living.”
$105 to Association of Black Humanists in London, UK - for their annual Tai Solarin day celebrating the Nigerian humanist educator
$135 to construct a Science Classroom for Tai Solarin Humanist School in Minna, Nigeria
$95 to Ethiopia to Zewdu Kokeb, a member of Kolla Women Liberation group in Ethiopia - to start a food catering business.
She says, “I am going to start a catering business with my money. Food is a lucrative business in Ethiopia and everyone eats our local cuisines. I will rent a space, buy pots, plates, cutleries and cups and start feeding people on the street for money.”
$70 to Sarah, Benin Lesbian, for her Make up artist business.
She says, “I need money to buy a professional make up box which will contain all the different kinds of tools used in getting a make up done. When I have this I will give premium service which would make my customer increase and in turn increase my profit margin.
I am a humanist because the emancipation of human beings to express their thoughts and live their life as they wish without trampling on the right of others just make sense to me. Humanism to me make this possible. Now I am allowed to use my brains and reasoning to decide how i want to live my life and how I want to perceive other fellow human being rather than subscribe to revealed revelations which divides and judge our every aspirations even if they are harmless and fun.”
$71 to Amal Sani in Maiduguri, Nigeria. She is a humanist that had to flee her hometown due to bullying and threats. She now lives in another town a a closeted Ex-Muslim. She lives in poverty and is prone to attack. She needs $101 to start a barbershop.
$22 to Saliu Olumide in Nigeria for helping process application from Benin lesbians
$171 for Maternity Care supplies sold at 20% discount to impoverished women at Socio Meds Humanist Pharmacy in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Zwel Khant Lwin - impoverished humanist Burmese refugee receives $100 for food and rent
He says, “growing up in a Christian family, I felt a desire to rebel from a young age against the strict praise and worship practices prescribed by my religion. In college, during the 2021 revolution, I studied Max Stirner's book, "The Ego and Its Own.” I subsequently connected with atheist organizations and collaborated with them.
I fled Myanmar recently because the Burmese military dictatorship is targeting me for my pro-democracy activities. I am a refugee in Mae Sot, the Thailand border town. $100 will provide me with food and rent.”
$65 to Ruvimbo Makoni in Zimbabwe to help her expand her fruit and vegetable stall income.
$222 to the Humanist Club of Sir Isaac Newton Humanist School in Masaka, Uganda - to plant and maintain fruit trees on the school grounds. Patron of the school club (far right) is Emmanuel Sseregundo - we paid for his college education.
$50 to N’Djamena Humanists in Chad - for projects that plants 3,000 beans in soda pop bottles using Zai method.
$105 to Shakthika Sathkumara - Sri Lanka atheist and writer, named “prisoner of conscience” by Amnesty International
$95 to Ethiopia to Isayas Zala (24 years) - for her flower business.
She says “I am passionate about our ecosystem and climatic condition. Most of the problems we have with our climate like carbon reduction, sparse rainfall can be solved by planting more. I want to spend the $100 awarded to me to start a small nursery of exoctic flowers from the one used as ornaments to medicinal and pesticides. I will buy seeds, garden forks, a watering can and nursery bags with the funds. I will sell these flowers to potential customers who will go on to plant it on their property. That way I will generate more money to solve my financial problems and I will also be contributing to solving our Climate Problem.”
$1,772 May Expenses
$8,193 remains in the account
June Expenses
$100 to Judith (32 years) Benin lesbian, for her Grilled corn and fish business
She says, “I need money to buy a grilling pan stand and some foil paper. I can establish a stand in front of a recreational center and start selling grilled fishes, plantain and potatoes for money.
I am a humanist because Humanism encourages that we treat all people fairly and equally regardless of their sexual orientation or sexual persuasion. As an Ex Christian of the catholic faith, we are constantly reminded of how evil people like me are and how we are going to burn in hell fire forever. I repulse idea like this and do not want to have anything with people who who actually believes this. I reject Christianity and I reject their puritanical beliefs that seeks to put human life be flourishing in danger. Humanism as a more human centered idea seek to prioritize our well being, mental health and genuine equality of the human kinds. It Is in humanism people like me can find hope to live again.”
$51 to Burmese Atheists for VPN server system
$414 to Minna, Nigeria, to pay for upgrading the new building construction for Tai Solarin Humanist Primary School (Phase One - rebuilding the foundation).
$113 to Kananga Musiime Luis an Ex-Muslim humanist woman in Uganda. She needs funding because in her village “heavy storms and rainfall left 15 people dead and a lot of crops were destroyed including mine equal to a half an acre with beans, maize and cassava. My garden was flooded and nothing could be saved.”
$110 to Kaung Si Thu - ex-Buddhist humanist physics student in hiding in Myanmar, needs $ for food & rent
He says, “I am Kaung Si Thu, and I am 22 years old. I am a first-year Physics student from West-Yangon University.
I was originally from a Buddhist family but I became an atheist because I oppose all forms of oppression. In Buddhism, women are oppressed by religious rules. In Myanmar, religion and politics are intertwined, and religious leaders often behave like dictators. This confluence of religion and authoritarianism drove me to atheism and profoundly changed my perspective on life. I am opposed to being controlled and oppressed. Government regulations limit our lives. The life I desire is one where I can think freely and act according to my own will.
The military is arresting people who participatedin protests. As a result, I am currently in hiding and facing significant difficulties in meeting my basic needs and covering my rent.”
$250 for Vegetable Garden in Bihar, India, for Apna School. Budget includes 250 seedlings for brinjal, bitter gourd, beans, cucumber, ladyfinger, and chilli, plus fertilizer and tools.
$110 to Thidar Aung - ex-Buddhist humanist refugee from Myanmar, now living in Thailand, needs $ for rent and basic needs.
She says, “I’m Thidar Aung. I was raised as a Buddhist. After the 2015 election, I was disgusted by Buddhism. If the monks represent Buddhism, I am not a Buddhist. That’s when I noticed that the whole clerical class (monks, pastors, muftis and so on) just use us and are invented to fool us. So, I became a humanist.
The military junta is really hostile towards my husband and I because we participate in the Civil Disobedience Movement. To avoid arrest and persecution, we fled the country and currently reside in Thailand. The military seized all of our properties and pension savings, and we’re struggling. When we arrived to Thailand as illegal immigrants, it is hard for us to get jobs.
Our monthly rental is $60 and monthly basic need costs are around $60. With this funding, we will be able to support ourselves for a time.”
$140 to Mozambique for Blacksmith Vocational Workshop. Budget is Blacksmith Tools (Hammers, Tongs, Anvils, Files) ■ Cost: $12 / Safety Gear (Gloves, Goggles, Aprons): ■ Cost: $50 / Metal Recycling Materials ■ Cost: $30 / Temporary Workshop Space Rental ■ Cost: $50 for one month / Basic Workshop Equipment (Workbenches, Storage for Tools) ■ Cost: $30 for the 7 humanist / Stipend for Local Blacksmith Trainer ■ Cost: $20
$75 to Malawi - Zikomo Banda needs will lead workshop that create household items out of trash
$87 to Sierra Leone to Ibrahim Jones for his education
Email: Ibrahimjones446@gmail.com
When and why did you become humanist and what does humanism mean to you?
I grew up as a Muslim, but later at my early University days around 2021 I became a humanist when I began to question and doubt my religious beliefs. I started to see problems with the teachings, like inconsistencies and contradictions, which made me re-examine my faith and eventually leave Islam. As I searched for answers, I faced conflict with my family and friends, more especially my parents, who saw my doubts as a calamity in Muslim faith and eventually got upseted with my decision. However, I found peace in humanism, which means a more rational and scientific way of thinking, free from the constraints of religious dogma. I was motivated by atheism books showed me I wasn't alone in my doubts. Embracing humanism has given me a sense of freedom and purpose, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to live a life that aligns with my values.
Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Why do you need money?
As a final year student at the University of Management and Technology, the main of objective is to facilitate and use the funding in solving some of my education expenses at the moment. University education especially in Africa, without family support is very challenging. This funding will enable me to purchase the necessary textbooks and resources.
Budget:
A budget of $100.
Explain the Benefits to you:
By receiving an amount of $100, this will enable me to boost my educational career. This funding can set a benchmark on my side and as well to society also to excel in my studies as well.
$207 to Socio Meds Humanist Pharmacy in Kathmandu, Nepal, for skin infection medication for garbage scavenging women.
Budget: Antifungal medicine - (terbinafin250,arzol150,itraconazole1000 tablet and ointments) - $103 / Soft Tissue Infections (SSTIs): penicillins (eg, amoxicillin, penicillin V, augmentin, dicloxacillin), cephalosporins clindamycin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, doxycycline, minocycline, or linezolid - $75 / Eczema medicines Corticosteroids Antihistamines Calcineurin inhibitors(corson cream) Hydrocortisone Fusid B topical cream Methotrexate Tacrolimus ointment All (Tablets, ointments and lotion) - $75 / Porasis medicine Mesoral cream and mesoral tablet 10mg (methoxysalen0.75%TARAZATE FORTE CR(TAZAROTENE 0.1%) - $45 / Medicines of warts itchy skin and vitiligo creams lotion and capsules — Total $300 + wiring $12
$75 to Malawi - Kudzai Moyo needs $ to restore local water sources
-$102 to Sierra Leone for Kadija Bah to expand her fabric business.
Email: Kadijabah527@gmail.com
Phone: +232 3527 5472
When and why did you become humanist and what does humanism mean to you?
I grew up in a loving Muslim family, but as I grew older, during the early mid twenties of my age, I started to question the teachings. I struggled with the idea of an all-loving God who punishes people forever. I also didn't like the way women were treated unfairly. I felt trapped by the rules and restrictions. When I shared my doubts with my family and friends, they were upset and worried. But I couldn't ignore my questions. I read books like 'The Handmaid's Tale' which eventually rekindle my hope and view on humanism. Humanism means freedom to think, and love unconditionally. It means treating all people with kindness and respect. Embracing humanism has given me peace and happiness.
Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Why do you need support?
I need support to expand my small trading business, which will enable me to financially support myself and my family. I want to start a small trading business, selling fabrics and textiles in the local market. I have a good understanding of the market and have already established some connections with suppliers.
$72 to Sierra Leone, for Isatu Mansaray to expand her grocery store business
Email: Isatumansaray1198@gmail.com
Phone: +232 3455 8285
When and why did you become humanist and what does humanism mean to you?
I grew up in a very religious Christian family. We went to church, Sunday school, and followed strict rules. But by my mid twenties, I felt suffocated by the rules and started wondering if they made sense. I questioned whether the rules were fair, and this caused big problems with my family. They saw my questions as a madness, and it hurt our relationships. I usually searched for answers by watching videos from channels like "The Atheist Experience". I discovered that humanism means being free to think, ask questions, and learn without fear of judgment. It's about seeking truth, and knowledge.
Location: No. 278 looking Town
Why do you need money?
I am business woman. I started with small capital and later developed gradually, but because of the challenges business has, my business drop drastically. I actually need a funding so I can be able to conquer all the obstacles in the business.
$1,845 was spent in June
$6,262 remains in the account
July expenses below
$200 to Chad for Solar Panel Recharging Station for Humanists in N’Djamena. Funds will be allocated as follows:
Solar Panels ($180)
● Purchase of solar panel with a total capacity of approximately 200 watts.
● Includes mounting hardware and basic installation components.
2. Battery and Charge Controller ($70)
● Deep cycle battery to store energy for use during non-sunny periods.
● Charge controller to regulate battery charging and prevent overcharging.
3. Wiring and Outlets ($50)
● Necessary wiring, connectors, and multiple USB outlets for device charging.
$100 to Socio Meds Humanist Pharmacy in Kathmandu, Nepal, for menopausal medicines for impoverished women.
Budget Hormone replacement therapy(HRT) Valesestradiol - $135 / Deviry 10 mg (medroxyprogesterone) - $14 / Premarin 0.625mg(conjugated oestrogen) - $45 / Ovral G(norgestrel and estradiol ) - $24 / Bontiv plus, Vita –CM, Vit-o fort softgel capsules, Alcal D, Polybion - $82 —Total $300 + wiring $12
$103 to Sri Lanka, to build a Humanist Library in the rural area of Wilgamdematawa of Kurunegala. Purpose is to expose the public to secular literature. Location is below:
$135 to Turkey (in Kurdistan region) to fund humanist bookstore. They will spend the funds on a new bookshelf and on the following books: The Demon-Haunted World, The Blind Watchmaker, The God Delusion, The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution, God is Not Great, The Grand Design, Pale Blue Dot , The Age of Reason, The End of Faith, Parenting Without God
$118 to Saliu Olumide Saheed in Nigeria for updating Wikipedia page.
$85 to Zimbabwe - for Chilambwe Chikwava to start her homemade crafts business
$140 for one-third of cost of Laundromat to support Freedom Children Humanist Orphanage in Chad.
Budget Breakdown
● Equipment and Setup Costs: $400 (including washing machine ($294) dryers ($50), steaming irons ($50), and initial supplies ($6))
● Space rent for a year ($150 include agreement and agency fee)
● Wiring ($20)
● Flyers for promotion ($10)
● Packaging nylons ($20)
$15 to Benin LGBTQ Humanist Safe House - to rent a building to accommodate five LGBTQ women. The safe house will also extend its services to other oppressed minorities, including ex-Muslims and victims of domestic violence. This initiative aims to provide a secure and supportive environment for individuals facing discrimination and violence, offering them a chance to rebuild their lives in safety. The Safe Haven project aims to create a lifeline for vulnerable individuals facing extreme challenges due to their identity and circumstances.
Budget Rent: $250, Furniture: $50
$145 to The Philippines for Children’s Digital Literacy two-day workshop to empower children with the necessary tools to become informed and discerning digital citizens.
Objectives
1. Educate: Provide children with an understanding of global media and its impact.
2. Equip: Teach children how to critically evaluate information from social media and other online sources.
3. Empower: Encourage responsible and ethical use of social media and online platforms.
4. Engage: Foster active participation and critical thinking through interactive sessions and activities.
$5 to Ghana, to teach Palm Frond Weaving (making household items) to 10 humanist women and 10 community members.
Project Objectives:
1 To train 20 women in crafting with palm fronds to make hand fans, window blinds, mats, and hand-bags.
2 To empower women by providing them with entrepreneurial skills that can help them generate income.
3 To promote sustainable and eco-friendly products within the community.
BUDGET
Craft Materials (palm fronds, thread, dye, etc.) 220
Training Venue Rental 20
Training Handouts and Materials 30
Refreshments for Participants 20
Stipends for Trainers (2 trainers) 10
$1,061 spent in July
$5,246 remains in the account
August allocations
$157 to Mali, to Rania Ayman - divorced ex-Muslim woman who is now a humanist and she wants to move near other humanists
Htet Thiri - ex-Buddhist humanist Myanmar refugee - needs $105 for living expenses
She says, “My name is Htet Thiri, and I am reaching out to seek your financial support during a challenging time in my life.
I am an atheist, a belief I came to after a profound and personal journey from my previous faith as a Buddhist. My transition from Buddhism to atheism was driven by my growing awareness and discomfort with the sexism I observed within the religious practices and teachings. Seeking a belief system that aligned with my principles of equality and justice, I embraced atheism. This shift, while deeply fulfilling on a personal level, has also brought significant challenges, especially in a society where religious beliefs are deeply entrenched.
During the military coup in Burma, I stood among those who protested for democracy and human rights, risking my safety and well-being. My activism forced me to flee my home, and I now reside in Mae Sot, Thailand. Here, I keep studying my lecture to became an educated person.
I thought a lot of problems in Burma are just because lack of education. if I were Educated enough, I can share a lot of progressive thoughts and views to people around me.
I am reaching out to request your financial support to help cover my living expenses, educational materials, and other essential needs. Your generous contribution will not only assist me in my immediate circumstances but will also enable me to continue my studying need stability and education.
Thank you for considering my request and for any assistance you can provide.”
Warm regards,
Htet Thiri
htetthiri12134@gmail.com
$60 to Chad for Recycled Tyre Shoe Making Training Initiative to create a sustainable and educational enterprise in N'Djamena, Chad. By repurposing expired tyres into footwear, the project will provide vocational training to humanist boys, equipping them with valuable skills in shoemaking and promoting environmental sustainability through recycling. The Recycled Tyre Shoe Making Training Initiative offers a practical solution to waste management while providing valuable skills to young individuals in N'Djamena. This project will foster community development, environmental stewardship, and economic empowerment through innovative and sustainable practices.
$150 to Niger Republic for Pottery Kiln & Baking Oven for Humanist Community (Maradi Mutual Aid)
The goal of this project is to construct a community multipurpose kiln that will be utilized for creating a variety of products such as pots, vases, water jars, jugs, bricks, and bread. This kiln will serve as a valuable resource for local humanists, artisans and community members, providing them with the necessary tools to enhance their craftsmanship and contribute to local economies.
$125 to Cameroon Humanist Mutual Aid .
The funds empower three women - Aissatou, Ramata, and Fatoumata - to become leaders in their community. Funds provide support for Aissatou's education, assist Ramata with her immediate financial needs, and fund Fatoumata's sustainable project.
$135 to Taiwan Humanist Association to teach Earthquake Disaster Preparedness workshop to their community
$90 to Khadijah Muiz - ex-Muslim in Morocco who will use the funds to migrate from her ISIS-influenced region to a safer destination (Fez or Marrakesh)
$125 for Copy Shop for Rationalist Critical Thinkers Group of Sierra Leone.
Budget: Photocopier (black & white, color) $31, Printer (Laser) $55, Scanner $28, Paper (various sizes & types) $8, Toner cartridges (black, color) $8, Ink cartridges (various colors) i.e eco solven: $11, Toner powder (for photocopier) $6, Staplers $1.5, Staple removers $1, Tape dispensers $0.9, Glue sticks $1, Scissors $1.2, Rulers $1, Pens, pencils, markers $2.5, Binding machines (stapling, spiral, thermal) $12, Binding supplies (coils, combs, covers) $5, Laminating machine $8, Laminating pouches (various sizes) $5.9, Computer (for printing, scanning, designing) $60, Uninterruptible Power supply: Generator $33, Rent $20 — Overall Total: $ 300
$150 to Yay Chan Sin - a grassroots organization in Yangon, Myanmar, that was founded in May, 2023. It promotes fair access to wholesome food for all communities and its core tenet is that every person has an equal right to food, education, and prosperity. Hunger and a lack of education are two major obstacles faced by the millions of impoverished and homeless children that inhabit Burma.
These funds will provide 160 healthy meals to homeless children. (40 children four times a week) The meals are rice, eggs, and vegetables.
$105 to Qadar Sulihar - ex-Muslim in Morocco who will use the funds to migrate from her ISIS-influenced region to a safer destination (Fez or Marrakesh)
$46 sent to Nigeria to Victor Ibosiola for his college education tuition
$1,248 spent in August
$3,998 remains in the account
September Allocations
$91 to Benin Republic for LGBT Humanists - for Resin Epoxy Art Workshop This training program aims to empower LGBT girls in Ouidah with the skills needed to excel in resin epoxy art. By investing in their education and providing initial materials, we can foster economic growth and creativity within the community. Your support of this initiative will make a significant impact on these women’s lives and contribute to their financial and personal development.
BUDGET
● Epoxy resin and hardener (partial supply) $150
● Molds for various products $50
● Pigments and additives $50
● Safety equipment (gloves, masks, etc.) $50
$31 to Ethiopia for Harem Women Safe House for Escaped Humanists
Kolla Women Liberation
Projects
The safe house will provide a secure and nurturing environment where these women can heal from their traumatic experiences, regain their sense of self-worth, and work toward becoming self-sufficient members of society.
The rental of the safe house is critical. Without a secure place to stay, these women are at extreme risk of being re-trafficked, facing violence, or being coerced back into the very conditions they have escaped. By providing safe, stable housing, we can give these women the foundation they need to rebuild their lives.
$85 for Appalachia Community Dinner in Berea, Kentucky. Appalachian Free Community Meals has organized dinners for 18 months bringing together various local organizations, leaders, and community members under one roof.
Each dinner provides Berea, Kentucky, residents with healthy meals that include locally-sourced, vegetarian and vegan options, and a space for friends and neighbors to socialize. Forging social connections, building personal relationships, and weaving together a social net of residents, farmers, service providers, and institutional partners has become a central pillar of the Appalachia Community Meal dinners.
The project has served over 1,350 plates of food to more than 350 residents, including those unhoused, unemployed, retired, and disabled.
The $ we receive from Humanist Mutual Aid Network will be used to provide meals for three months, buying items we need - like condiments, napkins, utensils, paper products, and some fruits, that are not donated.
Turkey - $122 to Elif Sekeru, Kurdish humanist student at University of Istanbul
$60 for Mosquito Nets and Repellents for Humanist Survivors in Mozambique
Budget
1. Mosquito Nets
• Number of Nets: 50 (one per family)
• Cost per Net: $5
• Total Cost: $250
2. Mosquito Repellents
• Number of Repellents: 50 (one per family)
• Cost per Repellent: $0.80
• Total Cost: $40
$55 for Manure and Organic Compost for Soybean Farm in Minna Safe House Garden in Nigeria.
The community farm managed by the Humanists residing in the safe house in Minna, Nigeria, serves as a critical resource for sustainable agriculture and food security. Soybean farming is a significant agricultural activity in this region due to its nutritional benefits and economic potential. However, the reliance on chemical fertilizers has led to soil degradation, reduced crop yields, and increased production costs. To address these challenges, this project proposes the production and application of organic manure and compost as a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers.
This initiative aims to improve soil fertility, enhance crop yields, and promote environmentally friendly farming practices. This Organic Manure and Composting Initiative is a low-cost, high-impact project that will significantly contribute to the sustainability of soybean farming in Minna, Nigeria. By leveraging locally available resources and community-driven efforts, the project will not only improve agricultural productivity but also enhance the overall well-being of the Humanists residing in the safe house and the broader community. The $300 budget will be utilized efficiently to achieve the project objectives and create lasting benefits for the community.
Budget
Composting pits $15 / Dried leaves $5 / shredded and discarded newspaper $25 / cardboard $20 / straw or hay $10 / wood chip or sawdust $30 / dried grass clippings $5 / coconut coir $28 / eggshells $30 / hair and fur $30 / wool and cotton fabric $55 / wood ash $10 / rock dust $5 / kelp meal or fish bone meal $10 / Animal manure $5 / Effective Microorganisms $17
$55 to Ghana for Cervical Cancer Screening for Women in Takoradi. To conduct cervical cancer screening (Pap smears) for 50 women from the humanist and community sectors in Takoradi, Ghana, using a budget of $300. This initiative aims to enhance early detection of cervical cancer and promote awareness about its prevention and treatment. Cervical cancer is a significant health issue in Ghana, with many women lacking access to affordable screening services. Early detection through Pap smears can dramatically improve prognosis and treatment outcomes. This project seeks to address this gap by providing free screenings to women in the Takoradi area. This initiative represents a crucial step towards improving women's health in Takoradi by providing essential cervical cancer screening services. With a budget of $300, we aim to deliver valuable health services to 50 women, contributing to early detection and prevention of cervical cancer. Your support in funding this project will make a significant difference in the lives of these women and the broader community.
BUDGET
Pap Smear Collection Kits (50 units): $50
Protective Gear: $20
Sample Storage Containers: $10
Laboratory Fees: $180
Lab Testing Fees (50 tests): $150
Transportation Costs: $30
Transportation for the Medical Expert: $20
Sample Transportation to Lab: $10
Administrative Costs: $10
Communication and Coordination: $5
Documentation and Reporting: $5
$72 to Nepal for Socio Meds Humanist Pharmacy to provide affordable (20% discount) Infant & Mother Products for Impoverished Women
Neonatal surgical products ($150)
Diapers ($14.87) / Diaper rash cream ($7.45) / Mosquito patch ($3.71) / Mosquito repellent cream ($14.87) / Baby Powder ($7.45) / Baby hair oil ($7.45) / Baby cream ($7.45) / Baby soap ($7.45) / Baby massage oil ($7.45) / Baby wipes ($5.78) / Feeding bottle ($8.92) / Honey nipple ($4.83) / Newborn diaper ($11.15) / Lactogen ($20.08) / Cerelac ($20.08)
2. Mothers’ necessities ($89)
Delivery pads ($18.59) / Lito ($11.15) / Glucose D($8.92) / Horlicks ($8.77) / Napkins ($3.42) / Lactulose ($11.90) / Candid ($3.64) / V-wash ($4.46) / Orket ($2.68) / Luzo ($3.71) / Calamine ($5.95) / Wet tissues ($6.024)
3. Medicine ($47)
Nasal drop ($3.71) / Otosoft ($7.43) / Ear drop ($5.20) / De-cold syrup ($2.23) / Sinarest drop ($3.49) / Niko ds ($5.95) / Niko syrup ($2.23) / Alcal d ($4.46) / Safi syrup ($3.71) / Regumens syrup ($5.95%) / Nityam tablet ($2.23)
4. Treatment & Vaccination ($15)
Sugar level both fasting and pp test ($5.95) / Tetanus vaccine ($8.92)
$571 - September Allocations
$3,427 remains in the account
October Allocations
$75 for Solar Panels for Kolla Women Safe House in Ethiopia. Budget items include: Solar panels: $120- Batteries: $60 - Inverter/charger: $40 - Mounting hardware: $20- Installation: $60
Solar Energy System Details: - 2 kW solar panel array - 4 deep cycle batteries for energy storage - 1 x 2 kW inverter/charger - Mounting hardware and installation
$40 to Chad to establish a Community Pharmacy. Funds will be spent for medicines & supplies
$210 to Freeborn of Morocco to establish a Tea Shop for Humanists
$85 to Shin Chan Orphanage in Sagaing, Myanmar - For food for 70 orphans abandoned by their families during Myanmar’s civil war.
Funding will be used as follow: $50 per day for one breakfast ($15) one lunch ($20) and one dinner ($15) for the 70 children in the orphanage. Meals are rice and seasonal vegetables and fruit.
$95 sent to Maiduguri Safe House in Nigeria, to provide food to victims of flooding that displaced 1 million people.
$75 to Uganda “Caring Heart Humanists” - to fund an Egg Farm that provide foods to orphans, widows, and single mothers.
$150 to India, to Sikkim Humanists, to teach a Knitting Vocational Workshop to the 30 residents at a Girls Orphanage. (pictured below) - the intention is to provide the orphan girls with sustainable skills they can use when they leave the orphanage.
$830 spent in October
$2,697 - is left in the account
November Allocations
$121 for Forhad H Fahad, Bangladesh atheist blogger who is currently hiding in asylum. He needs money for food and rent. (Do not display this photo for security reasons)
$220 to Uganda, to Kanunga Humanist Primary School - for a community garden that will provide lunch food to students. Garden will have corn and vegetables
$20 for Freedom Children’s Humanist Orphanage in Chad - to provide 125 pairs of flip-flops & petroleum jelly to orphans & street children
$100 to Mubarak Bala in Nigeria - who is finally being released after 3.5 years in prison for “blasphemy.” The funds are for his visa fees and legal fees as he is relocated to Germany, where he has acquired a humanist sponsor.
$10 to Ghana to provide funds to Takoradi Humanist Women to conduct a 3-month workshop on knitting and crocheting.
$100 to Benin Humanist Lesbians for a vocational workshop on Probiotic and Fermented Food & Drink production and marketing.
$115 to Chad - N’Djamena Humanists Mutual Aid - to build a Yam Barn that will hold approximately 4,000 yams
$45 to Chad - to provide cholera intervention to 60 children and 45 humanist mothers
$150 to Liberals Mauritania, to deliver $30 each to five Mauritanian refugees who are ex-Muslim atheists living in Europe. Faces are blurred or a silhouette for security reasons. They are:
1. Aisha Salem / Gender: Female / Age: 26 / From: Nouakchott, Mauritania
“My name is Aisha. I’m 26, originally from Nouakchott, Ex-muslim. now living as a refugee in Egypt. My journey has been long and full of fear, leaving behind my family, my homeland, and the strict expectations for women. I chose to question, to think, and to seek out what freedom really means for me, despite knowing it would cost me.
I live temporarily in Egypt until I travel to a safe place. I’m working to find my own path, but without support, it’s difficult. I need monthly to pay the rent and bills because I am a refugee who is not allowed to work. I get support from friends and organizations to survive.”
2. Mariem Mint Mahmoud / Gender: Female / Age: 32 / From: Nouadhibou, Mauritania
“My name is Mariem. I’m 32, Ex-muslim from Nouadhibou, now a refugee in Egypt. I had no choice but to leave Mauritania after facing extreme isolation for questioning the traditions imposed on me. I want a life that embraces freedom and independence, but here, survival is still a challenge.
Your support of $180 will enable me to pay for an English language course, which will open doors for me in the future and fulfill part of my dream of becoming a teacher, which I lost.”
3. Salem Ahmed / Gender: Female / Age: 24 / From: Kiffa, Mauritania
“I am Salem, 24, Ex-muslim , living in Cairo, Egypt as a refugee. In Mauritania, I was seen as different because I questioned the narrow expectations placed on women. I am now in Germany as a refugee, carrying a weight of loss and hope for a life where I can make my own choices without fear.
With a $180 grant I can take a computer course at a library and this will give me the skills to find a job online because as a refugee I am banned from working in Egypt. My goal is to find strength and stability in this new chapter.”
4. Ahmed Mbarek / Gender: Male / Age: 29 / From: Atar, Mauritania
“I am Ahmed, 29, from Atar, Gay, Ex-muslim. I came to Egypt because I wanted to escape the restrictive beliefs that govern every aspect of life back home. But exile is tough, and building a new life here in Cairo has come with its own challenges because I am a refugee here. I feel lost between a world that doesn't want me to have my own identity , yet I am determined to create something meaningful.
Your support will help pay the rent for a month for the safe place I live in now.”
5. Issa Bilal / Gender: Male / Age: 28 / From: Rosso, Mauritania
“My name is Issa, ex-slave, secular. I am 28 years old. Since I escaped to Egypt, I’ve found it hard to connect with the local community, and being far from home feels overwhelming. Back in Mauritania, I left behind a life where questioning was forbidden, but here, I can barely afford to survive while rebuilding myself.
With a grant, I could start bike repair training for one month. I’ve always been good with my hands, and this would allow me to earn an income and connect with people in my new home. This grant would be a step toward self sufficiency and dignity.”
$157 sent to our partner in Sri Lanka - Nuzha - for her emergency tonsillectomy
$60 sent to Liberia to Mind2Love Secular Orphanage, to provide hospital care to three orphans who are very sick (near death) with food poisoning. Photos of them vomiting are below. Doctor's consultation, Antibiotics (5-day course, Oral rehydration solution, Anti-diarrheal medication, Fluids and electrolytes
November Expenses — $1,111
Amount Left in the Account —- $1,587
December Allocations
$100 to Nuhu Mamman in Cameroon. He is an impoverished humanist who needs funding for food and rent.
Aye Mya - ex-Buddhist humanist Myanmar refugee - needs $70 for living expenses
She says, “My name is Aye Mya, and I am currently living in a refugee camp in Thailand, where I have been working as an unpaid volunteer teacher for Burmese and Karen children.
I have faced numerous challenges throughout my life, including gender-based discrimination within a conservative Buddhist environment and, more recently, the oppressive actions of the Burmese military following the 2021 coup. In response to these injustices, I have been actively involved in protesting against the military coup, which has led to increased risks and challenges for those of us opposing the regime.
Due to my status as an unpaid volunteer teacher, I am currently experiencing significant financial difficulties. I am struggling to afford basic necessities such as rent and living expenses, as well as essential teaching supplies for my students. Your support would make a tremendous difference in enabling me to continue my work with these children and provide them with the education they deserve.
Any assistance you are able to provide would be greatly appreciated and put to good use towards covering my living expenses and purchasing teaching supplies for the children in the refugee camp. Your generosity will not only support me but also contribute to the education and well-being of the Burmese and Karen children under my care.
Thank you for taking the time to consider my situation. I am grateful for any help or support you may be able to offer.”
Warm regards,
Aye Mya
$100 to Kaung Myat from Yangon, Myanmar. He says, “I was born into a Muslim family and was raised as a Muslim child. By the time, I finished my high school, I was told to enroll into a reformed religious school that follows the Quranist/modernist sect of Islam. I studied all the subjects there. I was almost to become a religious leader (imam) at a religious reformist Quranist sect.
I was instructed to write an assignment on a topic related to Quranism and the five pillars of Islam. There, I thought of why I should worship and have a faith on Allah. When I thought of it seriously, I ended up having no reason. I started to develop doubts on religious teachings since I was 17 years old.
I considered myself a freethinker within religious community till 2019. I considered myself an atheist since 2019. After the coup, I suffered fiscal crisis given the national Covid crisis and the coup. My mother suffered serious health setback due to my drug addiction.
I am also trying to seek medical assistance with my post drug rehab programs. The funding I received will be used for my post drug rehab programs and the medical costs for my mother.”
$123 to Saliu Olumide Saheed for designing e-book on Myanmar Humanism, for designing new HuMAN letterhead, for updating our nonprofit description on wikipedia, and for investigating proposals from Morocco, Mali, and Cameroon.
Venus Van Thug - ex-Christian Myanmar refugee — needs $100 for food & hypertension medicine
She says, “My name is Venus Van Thug, and I am a Chin Nationality woman who previously served as the Headmaster of a High School in Myanmar. Since the military coup in 2021, I have been working as a volunteer teacher at the Federal School for Burmese people in Mae Sot, Thailand.
I once was a Christian but after I faced a lot of struggle and I saw a lot of people are dying in Civil War. so I asked if god exist, why he still ignoring our struggles. and I saw that religions are just an opium of the masses. and I became an atheist.
The coup forced me to flee my home country, and I have since dedicated myself to educating displaced children in Thailand. My transition from Christianity to atheism stemmed from a profound recognition that many conflicts, including wars, are often driven by religious differences. This belief fuels my commitment to promoting education and critical thinking among Burmese youth, offering them a chance at a peaceful and enlightened future.
However, the financial strain of living in exile has made it increasingly difficult to sustain my efforts. I am currently struggling to cover my living expenses, rent, and medical needs. I suffer from hypertension, which necessitates regular medication that I cannot afford without external support.
I am reaching out to request your financial assistance to help cover these essential expenses. Your generous contribution will enable me to continue my educational mission and manage my health effectively. By supporting me, you are also investing in the future of many young Burmese students who rely on the stability and education we provide.
And I'm sorry for my unclear photo quality because my phone was broke recently and I don't have enough money to repair this.
Thank you for considering my request. Your support would make a significant difference in my life and the lives of the students I serve.”
Sincerely,
Venus Van Thug
Volunteer Teacher
Federal School of Burmese People
Mae Sot, Thailand
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$100 to Scripps University USA humanist Belen Padilla — for laptop repair
$15 to Nigeria for Maikunkele Safe House to construct a water well for community usage. Budget includes Materials (cement, sand, etc.) Labor (digging, reinforcement) and Buckets for fetching
$100 to Usman Abubakar in Chad for leading Zoom workshops on Shoe-Making from Recycled Tires and Solar Panel Training - that the following partners took:
Saliu Olumide Saheed (Nigeria), Moa Sara (Chad), Altaf Baba (Mozambique), Esther Gyimah (Ghana), Fatimata Hassana (Niger), and Djamila (Chad) took both workshops + Amara Tesfaye (Ethiopia) took just the shoe-making training, and Sarafina (Liberia) took just the Solar Panel Training. Usman received $50 for teaching and students got $10 for attending.
$105 to Ukrainian girl suffering from skin disease. The girl is with her mother - Olena Hordienko - in Gerogia. Olena is working full-time to support herself and her daughter - but she doesn’t have enough money to pay for the needed medicine. She says there are many Ukrainian mothers in Georgia who have lost their husbands, many are so depressed they cannot work or take care of their children. They no longer believe in God.
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He says, “I have witnessed corruption and exploitation by religious leaders and as a result, I became a humanist.
Due to security concerns following the coup and the passing of the conscription law earlier this year, I was forced to flee Burma illegally, leaving behind my pregnant wife. The challenges I now face living in Thailand without a job have only added to the weight on my shoulders.
With my wife expecting our child in just a few months, I am deeply worried about her well-being, especially as I may not be able to afford her medical expenses related to the pregnancy. I hope you can offer support during this critical time in helping me care for my wife and ensure a safe delivery for our child.”
$101 for Rishvin Ismath, Sri Lanka atheist activist who is currently hiding in asylum. He needs money for food and rent. (Do not display this photo for security reasons)
$95 to Freeborn of Morocco - to establish a cellphone repair business in Rabat and to offer cell phone repair workshop to humanist youth.
$160 sent to Kerala, India, to Blossom Projects Safe House - to establish a home where girls can pursue vocational training for a year. Without this training the girls have to return to their village where they will be subjected to arranged marriages and never enjoy a career or any independence. The girls are all Dalits or Adivasi (tribals).
$1,542 spent in December
ZERO left in the account
2024 Allocations per Nation depicted below:
Additional Allocations to Nations, with Percentiles: Benin 3.0%, USA 3.0%, Sierra Leone 2.7%, Niger Republic 2.6%, Liberia 2.0%, Turkey Mauritania 1.8%, 1.7%, Gambia 1.4%, Syria 1.4%, Cameroon 1.4%, Mali 1.3%, Taiwan 1.1%, Ukraine 1.0%, Bangladesh 1.0%, Tanzania 1.0%, Philippines 1.0%, United Kingdom .8%, Somaliland .5%
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