What is World Humanitarian Day?
Every year, World Humanitarian Day is held on August 19th to honor humanitarian workers who put their lives in jeopardy to improve the lives of others. The day also raises support for people around the world impacted by crises around the world. Around the world, the United Nations, as well as International organisations and Non-governmental groups, have united to celebrate World Humanitarian Day. To raise funds for those living in poverty, the day is commemorated with fundraisers for relief groups, lectures, and a variety of activities.
Each year, since the day's inception, each year focuses on a particular theme. For example, in 2010, the emphasis was on the training and achievements of humanitarian workers in the field. Visit un.org to find out more about the theme for each year.
Humanitarians are praised for providing life-saving assistance to millions of people in need around the world. They help in the midst of a war, conflict, famine, and natural disasters. Over 700 humanitarian workers have died or been in dangerous situations, with the aim of helping those in need.
Given the demanding work, humanitarians continue to fulfill the basic needs of some of the world's most helpless people. These include food, clothing, shelter, and a safe place to stay. According to an estimated 130 million people around the world are in need of humanitarian assistance and are in dire need of humanitarian assistance. As natural disasters, economic crises, and conflicts rise, so will the need for humanitarian staff.
