The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has provided diverse humanitarian assistance to Ukraine’s Mykolaiska region since the full-scale war broke out across the country in February. The funds have been delivered to health care institutions, social services and municipal water supply facilities. UNICEF representatives visited Mykolaiv, where they met with local authorities, doctors and residents, […]
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What Is Humanitarian Aid? In this enlightening video, we delve into the critical topic of humanitarian aid. Discover the essential assistance provided to those impacted by natural disasters, conflicts, or emergencies with the aim of alleviating suffering, protecting human dignity, and saving lives. From medical care to shelter, water, and food, humanitarian aid encompasses a […]
This course looks at humanitarianism and humanitarian aid both as it is, and also does a critical unpacking of some of the problems in the system. We want graduates to come out not only prepared for careers within the humanitarian sector but really prepared to change the humanitarian sector to be more just, to address […]
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For more on this event, visit: http://bit.ly/14Zlmjj For a full-length video of this event, visit: http://bit.ly/13PcmAl For more on the Berkley Center, visit: http://berkleycenter.georgetown.edu A dynamic tension exists in practices of giving: while impulsive philanthropic giving allows no claims on the donor by the recipient, welfare-oriented giving transforms the recipient into a claimant with rights. […]
What is humanitarian aid. This video dives deep into the world of humanitarian aid, its life-saving work, complex challenges, and the transformative power it holds. We explore real-life stories of resilience, challenge the “White Savior” narrative, and discuss how to empower communities and also how foreign aid works . Discover what humanitarian aid truly is, […]
As an instructor with the UW’s Task Force program, Mark Ward draws on his 30-plus years with the Foreign Service to teach students about the realities of working in international affairs. UW,University of Washington,Seattle,Huskies,Policy,Task Force,Foreign Service,Jackson School,Humanitarian aid,International affairs,International studies
In order to fully understand what exactly humanitarian action is, it is necessary to take into account its History, the contexts and principles that are applied as well as all the stakeholders involved. 0:00 Introduction 0:24 The modern history of humanitarianism 4:37 The different contexts and approaches of humanitarian action 7:55 The principles guiding humanitarian […]