IRFF UK: What happens when you care?
2026-01-27 · Source: tparents.org
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You Cared – Here’s What Happened We hope you enjoyed the Christmas season and thank you for
staying connected as we move into the new year. Your support is
already helping transform hundreds of lives in Africa.
Looking back on 2025, one thing stands out above everything else:
we could not have done this without your consistent
generosity. Whether through sharing our work, engaging with our
stories, or donating to vital causes, you have been at the heart of
everything we achieved.
Last year, we deepened collaboration with trusted local partners
across Africa. Their leadership and insight helped us deliver
support more effectively, while improved reporting and
communication ensured donations made a real impact.
Across Uganda,
South Africa, Ghana,
Senegal, and the
Democratic Republic
of Congo, your
strengthened
schools, protected
vulnerable families,
and opened the
doors of learning for
Thank you for walking with us.
Throughout 2025, we shared a full year of newsletters filled with
authentic stories from the field. Donor engagement grew strongly
as a result – a testament to your commitment and the trust you
place in us.
Explore more Our website at
www,irff-uk,org is
the central home of
IRFF UK’s mission
and your window
into our work in
It’s the best place to explore projects and follow impactful stories.
The Home page offers a mission-led overview of IRFF UK’s focus on
education, ending period poverty, and beating hunger, with
clear routes to learn more.
Read our Blogs & Stories from the Field at www,irff-uk,org/blog
for real stories, project updates, and on-the-ground insights.
Inside sections detail how we tackle Period Poverty – the charity’s
flagship area – by restoring girls’ self-confidence, safeguarding
their health, and removing barriers that keep them out of
We are combating child hunger in South Africa with food
lifelines. Discover vivid, urgent articles about malnutrition, our local
soup kitchens, and IRFF UK’s role in feeding hundreds each week.
We have brought
safe, reliable water
to schools in
Uganda and funded
clean, hygienic
biodigester toilets
for Destiny School in
One goal is to continue funding the construction of boreholes
and water wells across Africa to provide clean water to families
and entire communities. This is vital so that girls can attend class
instead of walking miles to fetch water – where they risk
exhaustion, illness, and even physical harm or sexual violence.
Where to stay connected Follow IRFF UK to stay close to the work and see real-time updates
Easy ways to support We welcome offers of volunteerism in many forms. Champion the
cause by starting a conversation, hosting a fundraiser, or simply
spreading the word. If you think you can help in any way or have
ideas or suggestions, please email Edward Hartley at irffukhq@
Please forward this newsletter to friends and others who may be
You can also make an impact by commenting, sharing, or
reposting stories you read on our social media channels.
Every form of support – whether donating your time or money –
helps amplify our voice and the voices of vulnerable families in
We want to thank you in advance for your impact.
The IRFF UK team
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Also, please Click here to visit our website
and read in-depth reports on all our projects.
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even more news and updates!
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UK Based Charity for Africa
Our Charity Is Focused on Period Poverty & Education Support In Africa
IRFF UK is a UK-based charity for Africa operating projects across Africa with a dual focus on education and addressing period poverty. We are breaking the cycle of poverty by ensuring access to education for all and preventing female dropouts through the provision of menstruation products and education. Through this communities and youth are empowered and Africans are given the best chance for a brighter future.
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What Areas Does Our Charity Support In Africa?
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Menstruation Should Not Be An Obstacle In Life
As a cha rity for Africa, IRFF UK hold s a strong p rom ise to help underprivileged African girls facing challenges, especially period poverty, w hich makes it hard for them to go t o school. We are dedicated to breaking down these barri ers by making sure these girls have w hat they need for their periods. By doing this, we empower these young minds, giving them t he chance to stay in school, learn, and break free from the cycle of poverty.
What is Period Poverty? I Ending Period Poverty
A Small Glimpse At The Difference IRFF UK Has Made
How IRFF UK has helped in Africa so far?
Jigger Removal
Kampala, Uganda - Destiny Junior School ~ IRFF UK built Destiny Junior School in 2009. The children in the local area have thrived ever since!
IRFF UK built Destiny Junior School in Ka m pala, Uganda in 2009, and has gone on to see more than 500 students graduates go into furth er education wh ich otherwise wou ldn’t have happened. £115,000 has been invested in total, start ing from £330 a month and now at £1,150 w ith 206 students in tota l
Why Choose IRFF UK?
What makes our charity for Africa unique?
What sets IRFF UK apart is our commitment We prioritise a comprehensive approach to more than just being intermediaries in centred on education and empowerment to fund transfers. uplift individuals from poverty.
Our unique focus is on equipping people with We believe in creating lasting change by the skills necessary for self-sustainability, empowering individuals to build a better fostering independence rather than future for themselves and their communities. dependence on Western donations.
How Can You Get Involved? How Can You Support Our Charities Work In Africa?
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What Our Donors Are Saying
Your efforts in the areas of The Women’s Federation for World I have been happy to support some education, health and sustainability Peace, South London, has been projects that IRFF is running in are vital in certain countries and supporting DestinyJunior School Uganda. In particular, I have truly appreciated.My family will through IRFF-UK for more than 12 donated funds towards the building continue to sponsor a child at years. Our ladies sincerely had been of a perimeter wall and a borehole DestinyJunior School in Uganda, helping to provide a better place for at Destiny School. I really appreciate and will endeavour to support other the children of DestinyJunior School the good work IRFF has been doing causes that IRFF UK informs us in Uganda. We believe Education over the years to help about. and health are the most important people/children in Africa. things for the life of the child.
Marshall de Souza Joyce Suda Destiny School Sponsor Dolores Read Destiny School Donor Destiny School Sponsor
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Every donation counts Empower a Child’s Future: Your donation can provide the education that will transform lives. Join us in making a lasting impact-because every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and thrive.
Your £3 donation can help With £7, you can contribute to a A £10 donation can support a provide essential learning child’s daily nourishment, child’s education for a week, materials for a child. ensuring they’re ready to learn. giving them the chance to succeed.
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Every donation counts ••Im§ • Monthly I You will directly be improving the lives of those in need around the w orld . Every donation, no matter how small, can make a significant £10 £25 £100 impact.
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