We fund clean water, schooling, food and community projects led by local people. 100% of public donations go to programmes.
Kindred Hands started in 2012 as a bake sale for one well in Malawi. Today we support six causes in four countries, always through local partners who know their communities best.
We publish every budget, visit every project and send donors real updates, not glossy brochures.
Six causes, each with a clear goal and a published budget.
70% funded$84,200 raised of $120,000
Drilling and repairing hand-pump wells so families stop walking hours for water.
65% funded$61,750 raised of $95,000
Uniforms, books, fees and mentoring so girls can finish secondary school.
81% funded$48,900 raised of $60,000
Fresh groceries every week for 1,200 families, delivered with dignity.
47% funded$37,400 raised of $80,000
Native trees planted by local farmers to restore soil, water and income.
57% funded$22,600 raised of $40,000
Weekly visits, phone calls and outings for older people living alone.
61% funded$15,300 raised of $25,000
Turning vacant lots into shared gardens that grow food and neighbours.
Our running costs are paid by a small group of founding donors, so public gifts go straight to programmes. Here is how we spent 2025.
Choose a cause or give where it is needed most.
Local partners decide how it is spent, with a published budget.
Wells drilled, fees paid, food delivered, trees planted.
Quarterly updates with photos, stories and numbers.
Help us finish the last twelve wells in northern Malawi before the dry season.
Oct 18, 2026$35 / ticket
Waterfront Park, Portland
Nov 14, 2026$150 / ticket
The Foundry Hall, Portland
Mar 21, 2027Free
Johnson Creek, Portland
Dec 05, 2026Free
Lents Food Bank, Portland
Working alongside
Sort food, call an older neighbour, plant trees or help at events. We will find a role that fits your week.
Weekdays, evenings and weekends
A free two-hour induction for every role
Water
How one borehole gave 300 people safe water and gave twelve-year-old Chikondi her mornings back.
Education
Sixty-one of our scholars finished secondary school this year. Three of them tell us what comes next.
Community
Two years ago it was a lot full of tyres. This summer it grew two tonnes of vegetables.
30 ready-made demos
Colour scheme
Your choice is remembered on this device.