When natural disasters strike or when an area is gripped by poverty or drug addiction, humanitarian services can be essential. This blog is going to serve as an online primer of things you need to know about humanitarian services. My name is Mary, and I've been volunteering with various humanitarian service initiatives in numerous capacities throughout the last decade. I've noticed places where people seem to have a lot of questions so I decided to create a blog on everything from identifying need, to setting up donation drives, to finding nonprofits and government organizations that provide humanitarian services. Welcome, and I wish the best in whatever situation you are dealing with.
22 October 2021
Housing assistance nonprofits help people to access shelter in many important ways, but they need funds in order to function effectively. Many nonprofits hold donation campaigns that allow them to raise money from generous donors in the community. You can help nonprofits located in your area and around the country by contributing money to them whenever you're able. Here are some ways that the money you donate to housing assistance campaigns can benefit people in need:
24 May 2021
Would you like to make a difference and change the lives of less fortunate children? The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that every child has a right to quality primary education. However, access to education remains one of the biggest challenges in developing countries like Uganda. Yet, education offers a way out of poverty. Donors play an integral role in developing and equipping learning infrastructure as a step towards achieving universal access to education.
3 November 2020
A lot of young people today are in a bad place from a socioeconomic standpoint. They don't have any help and thus are considered at risk for negative life events. If you want to help youth currently in this situation, this relief advice can help. Become a Mentor If you have the time, you might want to take at-risk youth under your wing as a mentor. It can help these young people have someone that they look up to and use as a source of guidance.
30 April 2020
At a time when the entire world is in crisis, many people feel more inclined to be compassionate and giving if they have the financial means to do so. However, with so many options for charitable giving available today, it can be hard to know where your hard-earned money can make the most difference in people's lives. By choosing to sponsor a child in need, you will be able to have a better idea of exactly how your generosity is changing a life.
27 December 2019
Children need a lot of care while they're developing and finding their way in the world. Unfortunately, sometimes children can lose their parents at an early age. Orphaned children need the support of others in their community in order to thrive. If you're concerned about the plight of children in need, here are four ways you can help: 1. Donate to orphan relief groups. If you don't know where to start when it comes to helping orphans or you're short on time, monetary donations are an excellent way to contribute.