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Afghanistan humanitarian crisis causes parents to sell children - BBC News
In Afghanistan, people are going to desperate lengths to survive the second winter since the Taliban took control, including selling their daughters.
The UN has said a humanitarian "catastrophe" is now unfolding in the country.
When the Taliban took over in August 2021, foreign funds flowing into Afghanistan were frozen, triggering an economic collapse.
Now, families are taking desperate measures to survive, including selling organs and sedating their hungry children.
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#Afghanistan #BBCNews
published: 24 Nov 2022
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Why It's So Hard To Get People To Care About Humanitarian Crises
Ask any humanitarian volunteer you’ve walked past on a sidewalk — it's an incredibly difficult job to get people to commit themselves to a cause or relief effort in another part of the world.
The way we receive information about suffering is a key factor. A University of Bradford study shows consuming an overwhelming amount of violent imagery can desensitize people by shutting down the part of the brain that activates empathy in order to protect itself.
As the number of victims increases, empathy can plateau or even go down, a phenomenon the Arithmetic of Compassion project calls psychic numbing. As psychologist Paul Slovic explains it, our brain is better able to process information and develop complex impressions about one person suffering than it can for larger numbers.
And althou...
published: 23 Aug 2018
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Reflections on the Root Causes of Humanitarian Crises
How can aid workers address the big picture problems facing humanity? Sarah Petrin, author of Bring Rain: Helping Humanity in Crisis, will share her reflections on what can be done to address the root causes of humanitarian crises, based on her 20 years of work in the field. She will unpack the economic, social, and political factors that drive conflict and instability, and offer suggestions for how emergency relief can contribute to long-term stability.
Sarah Petrin is a humanitarian and educator from Maine. Born in an African village during a season of drought, Sarah has helped refugees since she was 15 years old. From responding to an active shooter in the Capitol of Washington, DC to being held hostage by a warlord in the Sahara Desert, she has borne witness to the radical acts of or...
published: 12 Apr 2021
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Ethiopia conflict causes dire humanitarian crisis
Ethiopian PM rejects claims his forces killed civilians as he announces victory over Tigrayan forces. #Tigray #TigrayWar #Ethiopia
Ethiopia Conflict
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published: 30 Nov 2020
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How humanitarian causes fueled me to finish the UBERMAN | Rob DeCou | TEDxManhattanBeach
An endurance athlete, Rob DeCou shares how he moved from DNF’s (Did Not Finish) to finishing the Uberman, and becoming the 7th Uberman finisher in the world. He explains how connecting to a cause and building a team allows him to cross the finish line and make a difference for himself, his team, and all who are in difficult situations they did not choose. Rob DeCou is an entrepreneur, educator and an ultra-endurance athlete who uses his passions and abilities for the purpose of raising awareness and building community around important issues.
In 2020, Rob became the 7th person to complete the world’s toughest ultra-triathlon, the Uberman, raising over $55,000 to fight human trafficking. In 2019, Rob swam across the Strait of Juan de Fuca from Port Angeles, Washington to Victoria, Canada ...
published: 15 Mar 2023
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Humanitarian Crisis Alert: Lack of clean water causes epidemics in Yemen
Severe shortage of water continues to plague war-torn Yemen. It's made life difficult for citizens across the country. People are forced to use unsafe water and that's causing epidemics like cholera. Shoaib Hasan reports has more on how its affecting a community in north west Yemen.
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published: 01 Jan 2020
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Top 10 Singaporean NGOs Contributing to Global Humanitarian Causes
Recognize Singaporean non-profits making a global impact with our guide to NGOs focused on humanitarian causes. From disaster relief to community development, explore how these organizations contribute to global well-being.
published: 02 Feb 2024
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What’s Causing a Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen?
A civil war, demolished infrastructure, and millions of people at risk of starvation. Here’s why Yemen’s is considered the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.
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published: 11 Jun 2021
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Princess Diana remembered as loving mother and champion of humanitarian causes
Twenty-five years after her death, Princess Diana left an enduring legacy, remembered as a loving mother and a champion of countless humanitarian causes — in addition to bringing both magic and vulnerability to the royal family.
#news #princessdiana #royals
Each weekday morning, "CBS Mornings” co-hosts Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson bring you the latest breaking news, smart conversation and in-depth feature reporting. "CBS Mornings" airs weekdays at 7 a.m. on CBS and stream it at 8 a.m. ET on the CBS News app.
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published: 31 Aug 2022
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Global Humanitarian Organization Fights to End the Causes and Effects of Hunger
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that around 800 million Africans, equivalent to about 60% of the continental population, are affected by moderate or severe food insecurity. The organizations say that despite a decade of the world making progress in fighting food insecurity, hunger among Africans has increased by more than 20%, and more than one-third are undernourished - the highest proportions since 2014 and greater than in any other region worldwide.
VOA’s Simegnish Yekoye spoke to Hajir Maalim, the Regional Director for Horn and Eastern Africa at Action for Hunger about why hunger is rapidly growing on the continent and the impact it is having on communities. He believes the increasing levels of conflict, climate change and COVID-19 are the reasons for famine and fo...
published: 29 Nov 2021
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Afghanistan humanitarian crisis causes parents to sell children - BBC News
In
Afghanistan, people are going to desperate lengths to survive the second winter since the Taliban took control, including selling their daughters.
The UN ha...
In
Afghanistan, people are going to desperate lengths to survive the second winter since the Taliban took control, including selling their daughters.
The UN has said a humanitarian "catastrophe" is now unfolding in the country.
When the Taliban took over in August 2021, foreign funds flowing into Afghanistan were frozen, triggering an economic collapse.
Now, families are taking desperate measures to survive, including selling organs and sedating their hungry children.
Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog
#Afghanistan #BBCNews
https://wn.com/Afghanistan_Humanitarian_Crisis_Causes_Parents_To_Sell_Children_BBC_News
In
Afghanistan, people are going to desperate lengths to survive the second winter since the Taliban took control, including selling their daughters.
The UN has said a humanitarian "catastrophe" is now unfolding in the country.
When the Taliban took over in August 2021, foreign funds flowing into Afghanistan were frozen, triggering an economic collapse.
Now, families are taking desperate measures to survive, including selling organs and sedating their hungry children.
Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog
#Afghanistan #BBCNews
- published: 24 Nov 2022
- views: 97116
4:51
Why It's So Hard To Get People To Care About Humanitarian Crises
Ask any humanitarian volunteer you’ve walked past on a sidewalk — it's an incredibly difficult job to get people to commit themselves to a cause or relief effor...
Ask any humanitarian volunteer you’ve walked past on a sidewalk — it's an incredibly difficult job to get people to commit themselves to a cause or relief effort in another part of the world.
The way we receive information about suffering is a key factor. A University of Bradford study shows consuming an overwhelming amount of violent imagery can desensitize people by shutting down the part of the brain that activates empathy in order to protect itself.
As the number of victims increases, empathy can plateau or even go down, a phenomenon the Arithmetic of Compassion project calls psychic numbing. As psychologist Paul Slovic explains it, our brain is better able to process information and develop complex impressions about one person suffering than it can for larger numbers.
And although we’re capable of feeling empathy for anyone, behavioral research shows increased neural responses to the perceived pain of individuals of the same race.
Being able to override roadblocks to empathy is critical for aid groups who depend on awareness efforts to inspire people to act or donate.
Starting in the 1980s, charity videos were saturated with guilt-driven imagery often called "poverty porn," a reputation these groups are actively trying to shed. “A lot of people now have a predisposition towards humanitarian messaging that is something that is going to make them feel bad,” said Giless de Gilles, a tour coordinator with Doctors Without Borders.
But in the last five years, there's been a surge of ethical storytelling through experimentation with virtual reality, dubbed by VR creators as the “empathy machine.” Veteran aid groups like Doctors Without Borders are rallying behind the technology, turning it into a mobile exhibit tour across U.S. cities.
“Novelty matters. So, the first few instances of this inevitably have a much greater impact than the next hundred, the next thousand, next million,” said Sam Gregory, a program director for WITNESS, a human rights organization focused on video advocacy. And the search for a direct line to the empathy region will continue.
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Ask any humanitarian volunteer you’ve walked past on a sidewalk — it's an incredibly difficult job to get people to commit themselves to a cause or relief effort in another part of the world.
The way we receive information about suffering is a key factor. A University of Bradford study shows consuming an overwhelming amount of violent imagery can desensitize people by shutting down the part of the brain that activates empathy in order to protect itself.
As the number of victims increases, empathy can plateau or even go down, a phenomenon the Arithmetic of Compassion project calls psychic numbing. As psychologist Paul Slovic explains it, our brain is better able to process information and develop complex impressions about one person suffering than it can for larger numbers.
And although we’re capable of feeling empathy for anyone, behavioral research shows increased neural responses to the perceived pain of individuals of the same race.
Being able to override roadblocks to empathy is critical for aid groups who depend on awareness efforts to inspire people to act or donate.
Starting in the 1980s, charity videos were saturated with guilt-driven imagery often called "poverty porn," a reputation these groups are actively trying to shed. “A lot of people now have a predisposition towards humanitarian messaging that is something that is going to make them feel bad,” said Giless de Gilles, a tour coordinator with Doctors Without Borders.
But in the last five years, there's been a surge of ethical storytelling through experimentation with virtual reality, dubbed by VR creators as the “empathy machine.” Veteran aid groups like Doctors Without Borders are rallying behind the technology, turning it into a mobile exhibit tour across U.S. cities.
“Novelty matters. So, the first few instances of this inevitably have a much greater impact than the next hundred, the next thousand, next million,” said Sam Gregory, a program director for WITNESS, a human rights organization focused on video advocacy. And the search for a direct line to the empathy region will continue.
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- published: 23 Aug 2018
- views: 65129
1:00:51
Reflections on the Root Causes of Humanitarian Crises
How can aid workers address the big picture problems facing humanity? Sarah Petrin, author of Bring Rain: Helping Humanity in Crisis, will share her reflections...
How can aid workers address the big picture problems facing humanity? Sarah Petrin, author of Bring Rain: Helping Humanity in Crisis, will share her reflections on what can be done to address the root causes of humanitarian crises, based on her 20 years of work in the field. She will unpack the economic, social, and political factors that drive conflict and instability, and offer suggestions for how emergency relief can contribute to long-term stability.
Sarah Petrin is a humanitarian and educator from Maine. Born in an African village during a season of drought, Sarah has helped refugees since she was 15 years old. From responding to an active shooter in the Capitol of Washington, DC to being held hostage by a warlord in the Sahara Desert, she has borne witness to the radical acts of ordinary heroism that lead to global change. She has worked in more than 20 countries with the United Nations and the Red Cross and is the founder of Protect the People. She teaches on the Protection of Civilians and Human Security at the U.S. Army Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute. Sarah has a Master’s degree from the Refugee Studies Centre at Oxford University and a B.A. in International Relations, African Studies, and French from Gordon College.
https://wn.com/Reflections_On_The_Root_Causes_Of_Humanitarian_Crises
How can aid workers address the big picture problems facing humanity? Sarah Petrin, author of Bring Rain: Helping Humanity in Crisis, will share her reflections on what can be done to address the root causes of humanitarian crises, based on her 20 years of work in the field. She will unpack the economic, social, and political factors that drive conflict and instability, and offer suggestions for how emergency relief can contribute to long-term stability.
Sarah Petrin is a humanitarian and educator from Maine. Born in an African village during a season of drought, Sarah has helped refugees since she was 15 years old. From responding to an active shooter in the Capitol of Washington, DC to being held hostage by a warlord in the Sahara Desert, she has borne witness to the radical acts of ordinary heroism that lead to global change. She has worked in more than 20 countries with the United Nations and the Red Cross and is the founder of Protect the People. She teaches on the Protection of Civilians and Human Security at the U.S. Army Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute. Sarah has a Master’s degree from the Refugee Studies Centre at Oxford University and a B.A. in International Relations, African Studies, and French from Gordon College.
- published: 12 Apr 2021
- views: 466
2:05
Ethiopia conflict causes dire humanitarian crisis
Ethiopian PM rejects claims his forces killed civilians as he announces victory over Tigrayan forces. #Tigray #TigrayWar #Ethiopia
Ethiopia Conflict
👉 http://t...
Ethiopian PM rejects claims his forces killed civilians as he announces victory over Tigrayan forces. #Tigray #TigrayWar #Ethiopia
Ethiopia Conflict
👉 http://trt.world/f9rx
https://wn.com/Ethiopia_Conflict_Causes_Dire_Humanitarian_Crisis
Ethiopian PM rejects claims his forces killed civilians as he announces victory over Tigrayan forces. #Tigray #TigrayWar #Ethiopia
Ethiopia Conflict
👉 http://trt.world/f9rx
- published: 30 Nov 2020
- views: 2477
11:50
How humanitarian causes fueled me to finish the UBERMAN | Rob DeCou | TEDxManhattanBeach
An endurance athlete, Rob DeCou shares how he moved from DNF’s (Did Not Finish) to finishing the Uberman, and becoming the 7th Uberman finisher in the world. He...
An endurance athlete, Rob DeCou shares how he moved from DNF’s (Did Not Finish) to finishing the Uberman, and becoming the 7th Uberman finisher in the world. He explains how connecting to a cause and building a team allows him to cross the finish line and make a difference for himself, his team, and all who are in difficult situations they did not choose. Rob DeCou is an entrepreneur, educator and an ultra-endurance athlete who uses his passions and abilities for the purpose of raising awareness and building community around important issues.
In 2020, Rob became the 7th person to complete the world’s toughest ultra-triathlon, the Uberman, raising over $55,000 to fight human trafficking. In 2019, Rob swam across the Strait of Juan de Fuca from Port Angeles, Washington to Victoria, Canada to prevent trafficking. In 2017, Rob completed the world’s toughest foot race, a 146-mile run across Death Valley to the top of Mt. Whitney, raising over $700,000 for End Polio Now. In 2016, Rob completed the solo Race Across America, known as the world’s toughest bicycle race -- a 3,000-mile journey -- to fund brain cancer research.
Rob is also the Founder & CEO of Lux Virtual, a full-service digital marketing agency designed to illuminate brilliant ideas through video and animation storytelling, augmented reality, websites, and social media content. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
https://wn.com/How_Humanitarian_Causes_Fueled_Me_To_Finish_The_Uberman_|_Rob_Decou_|_Tedxmanhattanbeach
An endurance athlete, Rob DeCou shares how he moved from DNF’s (Did Not Finish) to finishing the Uberman, and becoming the 7th Uberman finisher in the world. He explains how connecting to a cause and building a team allows him to cross the finish line and make a difference for himself, his team, and all who are in difficult situations they did not choose. Rob DeCou is an entrepreneur, educator and an ultra-endurance athlete who uses his passions and abilities for the purpose of raising awareness and building community around important issues.
In 2020, Rob became the 7th person to complete the world’s toughest ultra-triathlon, the Uberman, raising over $55,000 to fight human trafficking. In 2019, Rob swam across the Strait of Juan de Fuca from Port Angeles, Washington to Victoria, Canada to prevent trafficking. In 2017, Rob completed the world’s toughest foot race, a 146-mile run across Death Valley to the top of Mt. Whitney, raising over $700,000 for End Polio Now. In 2016, Rob completed the solo Race Across America, known as the world’s toughest bicycle race -- a 3,000-mile journey -- to fund brain cancer research.
Rob is also the Founder & CEO of Lux Virtual, a full-service digital marketing agency designed to illuminate brilliant ideas through video and animation storytelling, augmented reality, websites, and social media content. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
- published: 15 Mar 2023
- views: 722
1:53
Humanitarian Crisis Alert: Lack of clean water causes epidemics in Yemen
Severe shortage of water continues to plague war-torn Yemen. It's made life difficult for citizens across the country. People are forced to use unsafe water and...
Severe shortage of water continues to plague war-torn Yemen. It's made life difficult for citizens across the country. People are forced to use unsafe water and that's causing epidemics like cholera. Shoaib Hasan reports has more on how its affecting a community in north west Yemen.
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Severe shortage of water continues to plague war-torn Yemen. It's made life difficult for citizens across the country. People are forced to use unsafe water and that's causing epidemics like cholera. Shoaib Hasan reports has more on how its affecting a community in north west Yemen.
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- published: 01 Jan 2020
- views: 3407
3:07
Top 10 Singaporean NGOs Contributing to Global Humanitarian Causes
Recognize Singaporean non-profits making a global impact with our guide to NGOs focused on humanitarian causes. From disaster relief to community development, e...
Recognize Singaporean non-profits making a global impact with our guide to NGOs focused on humanitarian causes. From disaster relief to community development, explore how these organizations contribute to global well-being.
https://wn.com/Top_10_Singaporean_Ngos_Contributing_To_Global_Humanitarian_Causes
Recognize Singaporean non-profits making a global impact with our guide to NGOs focused on humanitarian causes. From disaster relief to community development, explore how these organizations contribute to global well-being.
- published: 02 Feb 2024
- views: 3
2:36
What’s Causing a Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen?
A civil war, demolished infrastructure, and millions of people at risk of starvation. Here’s why Yemen’s is considered the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.
S...
A civil war, demolished infrastructure, and millions of people at risk of starvation. Here’s why Yemen’s is considered the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.
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A civil war, demolished infrastructure, and millions of people at risk of starvation. Here’s why Yemen’s is considered the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.
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- published: 11 Jun 2021
- views: 1544
2:15
Princess Diana remembered as loving mother and champion of humanitarian causes
Twenty-five years after her death, Princess Diana left an enduring legacy, remembered as a loving mother and a champion of countless humanitarian causes — in ad...
Twenty-five years after her death, Princess Diana left an enduring legacy, remembered as a loving mother and a champion of countless humanitarian causes — in addition to bringing both magic and vulnerability to the royal family.
#news #princessdiana #royals
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Twenty-five years after her death, Princess Diana left an enduring legacy, remembered as a loving mother and a champion of countless humanitarian causes — in addition to bringing both magic and vulnerability to the royal family.
#news #princessdiana #royals
Each weekday morning, "CBS Mornings” co-hosts Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson bring you the latest breaking news, smart conversation and in-depth feature reporting. "CBS Mornings" airs weekdays at 7 a.m. on CBS and stream it at 8 a.m. ET on the CBS News app.
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- published: 31 Aug 2022
- views: 6755
5:09
Global Humanitarian Organization Fights to End the Causes and Effects of Hunger
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that around 800 million Africans, equivalent to about 60% of the continental population, are affected by mode...
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that around 800 million Africans, equivalent to about 60% of the continental population, are affected by moderate or severe food insecurity. The organizations say that despite a decade of the world making progress in fighting food insecurity, hunger among Africans has increased by more than 20%, and more than one-third are undernourished - the highest proportions since 2014 and greater than in any other region worldwide.
VOA’s Simegnish Yekoye spoke to Hajir Maalim, the Regional Director for Horn and Eastern Africa at Action for Hunger about why hunger is rapidly growing on the continent and the impact it is having on communities. He believes the increasing levels of conflict, climate change and COVID-19 are the reasons for famine and food insecurity in Africa.
#HajirMaalim #ActionForHunger #Africa #famine #foodinsecurity
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The UN Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that around 800 million Africans, equivalent to about 60% of the continental population, are affected by moderate or severe food insecurity. The organizations say that despite a decade of the world making progress in fighting food insecurity, hunger among Africans has increased by more than 20%, and more than one-third are undernourished - the highest proportions since 2014 and greater than in any other region worldwide.
VOA’s Simegnish Yekoye spoke to Hajir Maalim, the Regional Director for Horn and Eastern Africa at Action for Hunger about why hunger is rapidly growing on the continent and the impact it is having on communities. He believes the increasing levels of conflict, climate change and COVID-19 are the reasons for famine and food insecurity in Africa.
#HajirMaalim #ActionForHunger #Africa #famine #foodinsecurity
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- published: 29 Nov 2021
- views: 301