World Humanitarian Day

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World Humanitarian Day Facts & Quotes

• The US is the top national donor in terms of raw dollars allocated to humanitarian aid. However, among developed nations, it donates the lowest percentage of its GDP.
• Despite all the money and aid that is being given for humanitarian relief, it is still estimated that one-third of all global humanitarian needs are not being met.
• The UN’s humanitarian agencies rely on charitable donations from the public as well as the generosity of governments to continue their lifesaving work in response to natural disasters, armed conflicts and other emergencies. – Ban Ki-moon, current Secretary-General of the United Nations.

World Humanitarian Day Top Events and Things to Do

• Donate to MedShare International. It recycles surplus medical supplies and equipment from hospitals and clinics and redistributes them to healthcare facilities in nations in need. MedShare is rated as one of the best and most efficient charitable organizations in the world.
• Watch a movie about humanitarian work. Some suggestions are: Hotel Rwanda (2004), The Stoning of Soraya M. (2008), Beyond the Call (2006), Selma (2015), and the Normal Heart (2014).
• Spread awareness on social media by using the hashtags #WorldHumanitarianDay, #WHD and #Humanitarianwork.
• Join humanitarian a work project at home or abroad. Try raising money for a cause or volunteering for organizations that work with needy children, war zones, refugees and the old and sick.

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