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Explore the past, present and future of humanitarian aid. The Aid Industry Delve into an interactive history of humanitarianism. Explore provocative quotes and ideas from leading thinkers in the field. Discover the best books, films and blogs about humanitarian work. Careers Learn about the jobs available in the field, and watch videos of professionals in […]

Compiled with the assistance and advice of the Inside Disaster Advisory Board, and the resources below. “Are you a stress-prone “Type-A” personality?” Elibay.com. Bolton, Matthew. “Becoming an Aid Worker: An Experienced Professional Explains How It’s Done” Transitionsabroad.com. “Development jobs” (archives) Chrisblattman.com “How the Humanitarian Department resources emergencies” Oxfam.org.uk “Job opportunities at the ICRC: how to […]

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Though many of these jobs require specific training and experience, there are common prerequisites for most of them: speaking multiple languages, having excellent interpersonal and communication skills, being adaptable to cross-cultural environments, and experience, experience, experience — in the field, with other organizations, and in your own community. The following interactive chart will give you […]

In theory, humanitarian work is simple: you help people in need. In practice, however, humanitarians have had to struggle with a number of complex political, economic and moral challenges over the years. Each of these events have changed the humanitarian environment, and the people that work in it. In this interactive slideshow, we explore the […]

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Donation disasters over the years have taught many in the international community that “good intentions are not enough”* when donating to a crisis zone. While clothing, blankets, medicine and electronics are often sent with the best of intentions, survivors of natural disasters have specific needs that can’t necessarily be met by the goods in your […]

“You don’t get a get-home-free card just for having good intentions. You have to do things that make sense,” says aid critic William Easterly, in describing bad donation practices. Whether it’s old shoes, used soap, or broken computers, the efforts that made it into our Donation Hall of Shame all have one thing in common: […]

Find out how to evaluate an organization before you donate; view a gallery of ‘donation disasters’; learn about best practices, and explore additional resources for donors. Donations Hall of Shame The efforts that made it into our Donations Hall of Shame all have one thing in common: they’re well-intentioned ideas that ultimately made their recipients’ […]