19 August is World Humanitarian Day
In memory of a terrorist attack which killed 11 aid workers on 19 August 2003, this day raises awareness about humanitarian work.
LWF through its humanitarian arm LWF World Service works as an implementing organization in 25 countries and three emergency operations in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Mandated by the LWF member churches, its 9,236 staff provide life-saving aid to refugees, internally displaced people, their hosts and people at risk.
The work of humanitarians worldwide is made increasingly difficult by shrinking humanitarian space, and challenges in safety and security for staff. This year, the global COVID-19 pandemic has made humanitarian work even more difficult. Our teams had to quickly shift the focus of their work, and deal with restrictions in movements and access to the people we serve.
On World Humanitarian Day, we celebrate the people who have dedicated their lives to helping others, and honor their commitment.
For Hope and a Future.
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Title | Type | Links / Language |
LWI / Stories from LWF humanitarian work |
EN: World Humanitarian Day: maintaining hope, in times of crisis | |
DE: Welttag der humanitären Hilfe: In Krisenzeiten die Hoffnung bewahren | ||
ES: Día Mundial de la Asistencia Humanitaria: mantener la esperanza en tiempos de crisis | ||
FR: Journée mondiale de l'aide humanitaire : garder espoir en temps de crise | ||
World Humanitarian Day Quote Cards 2020 | Flickr Album | |
Videos from LWF World Service Programs | Vimeo folder |
Title | Type |
Photos for the LWI / Stories LWF humanitarian work | |
Other photos of LWF humanitarian's work |
ENGLISH
- 19/08/2019 - Organizations need to promote women’s confidence
- 16/08/2019 - Fighting against injustice and inequality
- 15/08/2019 - Selfless service at the front line
DEUTSCH
- 19/08/2020 - Welttag der humanitären Hilfe: In Krisenzeiten die Hoffnung bewahren
- 14/08/2020 - Kirchliches Engagement in der humanitären Hilfe
- 19/08/2019 - Kampf gegen Ungerechtigkeit und Ungleichheit
- 19/08/2019 - Das Selbstvertrauen von Frauen stärken
- 15/08/2019 - Kenia: Selbstloser Dienst an vorderster Front
- 17/08/2018 - Arbeiten in Konfliktregionen
- 18/08/2017 - Zwischen den Fronten
ESPAÑOL
- 19/08/2020 - Día Mundial de la Asistencia Humanitaria: mantener la esperanza en tiempos de crisis
- 19/08/2019 - Las organizaciones tienen que promover la confianza de las mujeres
- 15/08/2019 - Servicio altruista en primera línea
FRANÇAIS
- 19/08/2019 - Organizations need to promote women’s confidence
- 19/08/2019 - Les organisations doivent encourager la confiance dans les femmes actives
- 16/08/2019 - Fighting against injustice and inequality
- 15/08/2019 - Selfless service at the front line
- 15/08/2019 - Un service altruiste en première ligne
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