August 19 is observed as World Humanitarian Day around the world. The day is celebrated to honour individuals who indulge in humanitarian work. It is also marked to celebrate the contribution of humanitarian volunteers who work relentessly work for a cause. On this day, volunteers who have died or injured themselves while at work are also paid tributes.
According to UN estimates, 274 million people will need humanitarian assistance and protection in 2022. This is a significant increase from 2021, when 235 milliom Significance of World Humanitarian Day
The day serves as the reminder of sacrifices made by people to humanitarian causes and needs. This year, the day aims to draws attention to selfless service of tens of thousands of volunteers who give immediate medical care, food, shelter, and protection to people during crises.
World Humanitarian Day
“Don’t look for big things, just do small things with great love. The smaller the thing, the greater must be our love.” – Mahatma Gandhi
“If you can’t feed a hundred people, feed just one.” – Mother Teresa
“It is in your hands, to make a better world for all who live in it.” – Nelson Mandela
“It is an honour to appear on the side of the afflicted.” – Elizabeth Fry
“There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must take it because conscience tells him it is right.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
