Humanitarian Aid

My mother used to love telling me how I met Will. We were new neighbors in a spanking, brand new, post-World War II subdivision in Southern New Jersey. We were both four. Will was mad about something only preschoolers care about and was throwing clumps of dirt at me —…

Global humanitarian crises are increasing in number and severity every year. In 2023, an estimated 339 million people will be in need of humanitarian assistance and protection, up from 274 million in 2022. Despite the fact that funding for humanitarian assistance has increased over time, traditional coordination efforts are struggling…

As an Afghan citizen witnessing the impact of global support and solidarity, I am grateful for the substantial food aid provided by the United Arab Emirates to Sudan. The arrival of 428 tons of food assistance fills our bellies and warms our hearts, reminding us of the power of international…

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War zone emergency operations are done via Twitter/Facebook DMs and timelines. Military-level evacuations are done by regular civilians via DMs. Here’s our story… It starts like this in the DMs: “I can’t find insulin and I’m in critical shape” “My son was shot and the bullet is in the liver, help…

By Eden Kassa Humanitarian aid is a critical lifeline for people in need, but theft and misplacement can put lives at risk. That’s why humanitarian organizations have implemented sophisticated systems to ensure aid reaches the right hands. From careful monitoring to high-tech security measures, these systems are essential for preventing…

As I share my personal journey through the devastating conflict between Russia and Ukraine, I invite you to walk with me through the heart-wrenching stories, the atrocities committed, and the incredible acts of resilience and hope that have emerged. This is a story of survival, of tragedy, and of our…

Text and photos by Franck Renoir Abridged by Syharn Shen (沈思含) At the Autonomous Port of Dakar in Senegal docks a hospital ship owned by Mercy Ships, an international NGO working in Africa that provides humanitarian aid such as free health care, health education, and palliative care for those in…

Since the dawn of humanity, humans have been inextricably linked to nature. Our earliest ancestors relied on the natural world for survival, hunting and gathering for food, and using natural resources to create tools and shelter. Over time, as human societies developed and advanced, our relationship with nature changed, sometimes…