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Relief International
Humanitarian, non-profit organization that provides relief, rehabilitation, development assistance, and program services to communities worldwide.
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Umcor: The United Methodist Committee on Relief
Non-profit "global humanitarian aid organization of the United Methodist Church". Their mission "is to alleviate human suffering-whether by war, conflict or natural disaster". Find articles, photos, and more.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Helen Keller Citizen and Socialist
Undeterred by deafness and blindness, Helen Keller rose to become a major 20th-century humanitarian, educator, and writer.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Helen Keller
Undeterred by deafness and blindness, Helen Keller rose to become a major 20th century humanitarian, educator and writer.
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Care: Virtual Field Trips Archive: Mali
Learn about the African nation, Mali and the ongoing humantitarian projects of the CARE organization in the country.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Crisis in Sudan: Responding to Medical Emergencies
Investigate the medical nature of the humanitarian crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan. Describe the nature of cholera, malaria, hepatitis E, Ebola and malnutrition, which have been of major concern to humanitarian aid personnel in this...
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Care: Virtual Field Trips Archive: Nepal
Learn about the Himalayan country of Nepal and about ongoing humanitarian projects of the organization CARE in the country.
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Care: Virtual Field Trips Archive; Madagascar
The humanitarian organization CARE presents an informative piece on Madagascar with information about the organizations aid efforts in the African island nation, in this virtual field trip.
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Care: Virtual Field Trips Archive; Haiti
Learn about the Caribbean island nation of Haiti and ongoing humanitarian aid projects in the country being carried out by the CARE organization.
Library of Congress
Loc: Honoring the Geneva Conventions
The Geneva Conventions is composed of four treaties that set the standard in international law for humanitarian treatment of the victims in war. This article discusses the importance of the conventions and the challenges faced by...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Emergency Preparedness
Research governmental and humanitarian response mechanisms for natural and man-made disasters. Explore emergency response teams nationally and locally.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies
A fantastic resource where you can find biographies of historical figures. You can search by the person's name or by topics, such as Presidents, United States Leaders, Scientists, Inventors, Humanitarians, Explorers and Pioneers,...
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Middle East Children's Alliance
Non-profit humanitarian aid organization whose mission is to give direct aid, financial support, and professional assistance to children in the Middle East.
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Care International
Humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. This organization serves individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world.
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Fcf: Family Care Foundation
Family Care Foundation (FCF) works to improve the quality of life for children and families by providing humanitarian services, support, relief, and development to developing countries.
Curated OER
National Park Service: International Civil Rights Walk of Fame: Stevie Wonder
An enlightening biography on the life and contributions of humanitarian/musician Stevie Wonder.
Black Past
Black Past: Roberto (Walker) Clemente
This brief encyclopedia entry gives an overview of Roberto Clemente's outstanding career in baseball as well as his humanitarian efforts in Latin America.
East of England Broadband Network
History's Heroes: Elizabeth Fry (1780 1845)
This website explores the lives of heroic ordinary people who made their mark on history. Features illustrated story and timeline on Elizabeth Fry, humanitarian and penal reformer. Find out who she was, what she did, her achievements,...
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Hoover Online!: Hoover and Belgian Relief 1914 1917
This site explores Herbert Hoover's humanitarian relief efforts in Belgium from 1914 to 1917. Content provides historical background, as well as an exploratory classroom unit on the subject.
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Care: Virtual Field Trips Archive; Guatemala Ii
Accompany a group of CARE youth ambassadors to Guatemala; learn about Guatemala, Mayan culture and CARE projects that this group was able to work on in the fight against poverty.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Britannica Kids: Women Who Changed the World: Eleanor Roosevelt
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a biography of Eleanor Roosevelt, the First Lady who was also a noted writer, diplomat, and humanitarian. Additional content includes a video clip of Roosevelt promoting the National Youth Administration...
My Hero Project
My Hero: Albert Schweitzer
Use this resource to learn what made Albert Schweitzer a "great humanitarian" and hero. This article includes an overview of his life and heroic accomplishments as a doctor in Africa.
BBC
Bbc: Uganda's Northern War
The United Nation's Head of Humanitarian Affairs, Jan Egeland, discusses the conflict in Northern Uganda and what has been done to alleviate the suffering there. (August 29, 2006)
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Politics of Pakistan
Excellent PBS site that reports on current events in Pakistan. Be sure to use the menu on the right hand side which includes a timeline of Pakistan divided into these major themes: Independence, Nuclear Ambitions, Fighting Terrorism, and...