Students interested in careers in global development and humanitarianism: this virtual video is for you! Learn from alumni in the field of global development about career paths, important skills needed in this field, and how to “break in” to a career in global development and humanitarian aid. [vid_tags]
Tag Archives: HUMANITARIAN
The latest film from the Arts and Humanities Research Council looks at how arts and humanities academics are working with the International Committee of the #RedCross (ICRC) in #Geneva to help refresh understanding on how principled humanitarian action is delivered, both in the past and today. The ICRC is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation […]
What will it take to redistribute power in the aid sector? During the first webinar of the series “Addressing Power and Decoloniality in Humanitarian Aid” we discussed with Tammam Aloudat (MSF Access Campaign), Alice Cameron (MSF Australia), Dr Zahirah McNatt (University of Global Health Equity, Rwanda), and Dr Eugene Richardson (Harvard Medical School). More info […]
(https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/add2da07eceaede15631e8d1b3903abc_Generic.jpg) Mercy Ships relies heavily on volunteers to carry out its mission. The charity recruits volunteers from various backgrounds, including surgeons like Dr. Joli Chou, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Dr. Chou describes her time volunteering and contributing to the greater good. [vid_tags]
August 19 is World Humanitarian Day, a day to raise awareness about the plight of civilians around the world who are caught up in conflicts and to honor and advocate for the humanitarian workers who continue to provide life-saving support and protection to people in need. In this interview, Oncology Data Advisor Editorial Board members […]
Humanitarian and Development Aid for the World’s Children: Perspectives from the UAE January 8, 2014 In recent years the UAE has emerged on the global stage as a major provider of humanitarian and development aid to low-income and conflict-affected countries. UAE philanthropic and governmental funding organizations have focused in particular on achieving UN Millennium Development […]
In one of the deadliest counties in Texas, Trinity University Engineers partnered with a non-profit to build a life saving device in order to help bring relief to the Humanitarian Crisis at the Texas border. Read the full story here: trinity.edu/news/thirst-humanitarian-aid Border,US Border,Humanitarian,Engineering,Water,Immigration,Brooks County,Humanitarian Aid,Texas Mexico Border
Martijn Blansjaar is Head Of Logistics & Supply in OXFAM. He started in humanitarian assistance with MSF in 1987. These two short ‘highlights’ are from Martijn’s talk to the CILT Thames Valley Group in Reading in October. Martijn describes how aid has evolved over 3 decades and the challenges of the work today.” [vid_tags]
🌍 Humanitarian aid is evolving in 2025! 🚀 From tech-driven relief to fighting hunger, organizations like Akshaya Patra are making a real impact. 🍽️ Check out our blog to read more: https://apusa.org/how-humanitarian-relief-organizations-are-making-a-difference-in-2025/ [vid_tags]