If leprosy is suspected, the sooner a diagnosis happens, the better, as then the patient can begin treatment as soon as possible. This reduces the risk of them suffering from long term health issues caused by this disease such as losing fingers or toes, or other disfigurements. 

Surgical intervention can prevent people who have leprosy from sustaining long-term disabilities, which as well as stopping them from earning income, can have a huge impact on both their mental health and their daily lives. 

A Heart Heroes Hug- contains arts/crafts, goodies and activities to send to make a Heart child smile who may be isolating, recovering from an operation or is about to have an operation.

Heart Heroes work with children and their families living with heart conditions. We aim to provide services for these children, to help them meet others who are in similar situations and allow their family to talk to other families going through related experiences. At Heart Heroes we: Support children with heart diseases aged 0 – 16. Organise events and provide socialising opportunities for children to attend. We aim to introduce families with similar experiences so that they can support each other.

Cherished Gowns UK is a charity that provides the families of babies that are stillborn, miscarried or pass away shortly after birth with items of clothing that they are able to be dressed in for their funeral. We offer five sizes of Cherished Gowns, and each gown is accompanied by a hat, pair of booties, a blanket and a cloth nappy. These items are provided completely free of charge to parents, funeral directors, and we also supply every UK hospital with this service. All of the items that we provide are lovingly made by volunteers around the UK, from donated Wedding Dresses.

Word Forest works closely with partners in Kenya on the Tulinde Bongo Project, taking place in the Aberdares Forest. This amazing project covers a range of activities - reforestation, education and community engagement - to help protect and save the Mountain Bongo as well as play a part in mitigating climate change.  

The Mountain Bongo is listed as critically endangered by the IUCN.  Part of the planned project includes planting thousands of Kenyan Forestry Service recommended saplings within the Aberdares Forest. Reforestation of the area is essential to create the environment that they thrive on, allowing them the space to return and hopefully grow in numbers.

Your donation will help Word Forest add to the 5000 saplings they have already planted, creating increased new habitat, and provide the shade and cover needed for the species growth. Thank you.