Touching LivesInternational

Since April 3, 1999

Touching lives, inspiring hope, changing futures.

At Touching Lives International, we believe that every act of kindness has the power to transform lives and strengthen communities. We bring hope and practical support to orphans, widows, the homeless and vulnerable individuals through humanitarian services, education, healthcare and financial assistance.

Be the reason someone smiles today.

A community is measured by how it treats the people who cannot repay it.

Together, we can build a world where compassion creates opportunities and no one is left behind.

What we believe

Dignity comes first.

Every person we serve arrives with a name, a history and a future. Help that forgets this turns into charity that humiliates. We aim to help in a way that leaves people standing taller.

Relief is the beginning, not the goal.

A meal today matters. A scholarship, a skill or a small business matters for decades. We pair emergency help with empowerment so that support leads towards independence.

No one should be left behind by accident.

Most hardship comes from circumstance: a death, an illness, a lost income. Compassion is how a community answers. We believe every act of kindness has the power to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Meet our sponsors

The individuals and organizations whose generosity makes our work possible.

Meet all our sponsors →

Six ways we show up

Choose a card to read more. Every programme rests on one belief: every person deserves care and an opportunity for a better future.

Health workers and volunteers gathered together at an outreach

Who we are

Compassion in action since 1999.

Touching Lives International is a non-profit and humanitarian organization established on April 3, 1999, with a mission to uplift and empower the less privileged in society. For more than two decades, we have worked tirelessly to provide support and relief to vulnerable individuals and families facing hardship.

Through our various outreach programs, we have impacted countless lives by providing food, shelter, educational support, medical assistance, financial aid, and hope to those who need it most.

Our impact

Measured not only by numbers, but by smiles, hope and renewed opportunities. For over 27 years we have remained committed to changing lives through compassion and service.

27+years of humanitarian service
–lives touched across our programs
6core programs
–volunteers and supporters
–children supported through education
–widows empowered with skills & grants
–community outreaches held

Trust is part of the work.

We are committed to transparency, accountability and meaningful impact, and to creating sustainable and life-changing solutions.

  • Compassion
  • Integrity
  • Service
  • Accountability
  • Inclusiveness
  • Empowerment
  • Excellence
Volunteers joining hands in a circle

There is a place for you in this

Volunteer

Give your time and skills at an outreach or behind the scenes.

Partner

Work with us as an organization, church, company or community group.

Sponsor

Stand with a child, a widow or a community project over time.

Questions people ask

How can I support your work?

You can volunteer, partner with us, sponsor a child or project, or spread the word. If you would like to give financially, contact us and choose “Donation inquiry”. Our team will send you our giving details directly.

Can I ask for help for myself or someone else?

Yes. Use the contact form and choose “Request for assistance”. Tell us a little about the situation and our team will respond.

Who do you serve?

Orphans, widows, people experiencing homelessness, and vulnerable families and individuals, through humanitarian services, education, healthcare and financial assistance.

Where do you work?

For current service locations, please contact our team.

When was Touching Lives International established?

Touching Lives International was established on April 3, 1999.

Join us in touching lives and making a lasting difference.

Moments from our community

A few of the people and shared moments behind this work.

Children with their school bags outdoors
Children ready for a day of learning
Children gathered around a table in a classroom
Sharing a meal together
Community members gathered for a presentation
A community gathering
Children holding a thank-you sign
A message of thanks from children
Children with their school bags outdoors
Children ready for a day of learning
Children gathered around a table in a classroom
Sharing a meal together
Students seated together in a classroom
Learning together
Children gathered together for a meal
A shared meal
Children holding a thank-you sign
A message of thanks
Children sharing lunch around a table
Lunch with friends
A healthcare worker caring for a patient
Care in the community
Healthcare team in a hospital ward
Healthcare workers at work

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