HuMAN was founded by Hank Pellissier, who stated in an interview that the organization "works toward a world with humanist values that respects science, secular education, sustainability, kindness, peace and democracy".
[1] The nonprofit provides secular support to at-risk populations internationally, via educational opportunities, technological solutions, health assistance and small business grants.
[2] HuMAN's original name was the Brighter Brains Institute, founder Hank Pellissier launched its activities in 2015 by starting the "world’s first atheist orphanage" in Muhokya, Uganda.
Brighter Brains Humanist Secondary School in Kanunga included a Richard Dawkins Science Laboratory[7] and a Christopher Hitchens Freethinker Library.
Nonbelievers prioritize evidence-based giving, addressing global issues like poverty, hunger, and inequality, and demonstrating compassion and empathy beyond religious affiliations.
[1] HuMAN has partnered with women's collectives and LGBTQ organizations to emphasize equality and provide sex education, family planning, and birth control.
These safe houses are Established by humanists and funded by HuMAN, it offers temporary accommodation, food, and support to raise awareness and advocate for their rights.
Humanitarian organizations, including the Humanist Global Charity, provide essential education to residents of witch camps, focusing on vital skills like personal hygiene and fundamental scientific knowledge, with a specific emphasis on understanding and preventing prevalent diseases like malaria, tuberculosis, typhoid fever, and HIV.