When is World Humanitarian Day?
Saturday August 19thEach year, World Humanitarian Day is held on August 19th to honor aid workers who put their lives in jeopardy to improve others's lives. The day also raises support for people around the world impacted by crises around the world. Crisis has impacted people around the world. Around the world, the United Nations, World Organisations, and Non-governmental groups all came together to celebrate World Humanitarian Day. To raise funds for those living in poverty, the day is commemorated with fundraisers for relief groups, lectures, and a variety of activities. To raise money for those living in poverty, the day is commemorated.
Each year since the day's inception, each year focuses on a particular theme. For example, in 2010, the emphasis was on the careers and achievements of humanitarian workers in the field. Visit un.org to find out more about the theme for each year..
Humanitarians have been praised for providing life-saving assistance to millions of people in need around the world. Humanitarians are also credited with helping millions of people in need around the world. Oftentimes, they help in the midst of a war, conflict, famine, and natural disasters. Over 700 humanitarian staff have died or been in dangerous situations while trying to assist those in need.
Despite the demanding work, humanitarians continue to fulfill the basic needs of some of the world's most helpless people. These needs include food, clothing, shelter, and a safe place to stay. An estimated 130 million people around the world are in need of humanitarian assistance and are in dire need of humanitarian assistance. As natural disasters, economic crises, and conflicts rise, the need for humanitarian workers will rise as well.