A Wife, a Mom, & More! : The Not Impossible Choice to be a Humanitarian

Friday, August 19, 2016

The Not Impossible Choice to be a Humanitarian

What am I wearing today? What am I having for lunch? What do I make for dinner? These are just some of the thoughts that invade my mind as I open my eyes and rise out of my comfortable bed. And I'm thankful--truly thankful that my family and I live in a relatively safe environment, not overly worried about random violence and not burdened by physical deprivation. But what are others around the world faced with? What choices are they forced to make on a daily basis?

People in crises have dire choices to make:

Drink cholera-contaminated water OR Cross a minefield to get to clean water?
Risk being bombed so you can stay with your family OR Take your children to safety, leaving your parents behind?
Wait out the rising flood on your roof? OR Risk swimming to get help for your family?
Stand up for a woman being beaten? OR Stay quiet, & avoid being beaten yourself?

Source: World Humanitarian Day

People living in & with privilege can make their own choices too...to take action to assist those in crises. And all help is important--big or small.

Support the Agenda for Humanity.
Educate yourselves to the plight of people in crises all over the world.
Use the power of Social Media to make world leaders hear your voice on behalf of those in crises.
Donate to a charity that helps humanitarian causes.
Spread Awareness!

Here's some inspiring articles in honor of World Humanitarian Day:

I honor all those who have made humanitarianism their way of life...working in the front-lines and volunteering their time, their life to helping others. YOU are what makes this world worth living--the hope that there is SO much good in the world. And for those possibly interested in volunteering, check out UNV in Action for more information.