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It is very common to hear about wars and conflicts across the globe, especially on the continent of Africa. Wars and conflicts are our present-day realities, but research suggests that the rate and spate of wars have fallen drastically in recent years, especially in Africa. The Stockholm International Peace Research …

Getting your first job in the humanitarian field is hard as it is, but gaining that invaluable (and, frankly, extremely necessary) field experience is another game. Over the past few decades, it has become increasingly competitive and challenging to get your first field experience- especially if you want a proper …

Interest in the field of peace and conflict studies is growing across the globe. Since the 1950s and 1960s when peace studies began to emerge as an academic discipline with its own research tools, a specialized set of concepts and forums for discussions such as journals and conferences, the number …

Though there are innumerable people who have contributed to the betterment of humanity in the recent past, there are several individuals who have gone above the call of duty, dedicating their lives to advocacy and humanitarian work, often at great risk to themselves. The following list combines civilians, celebrities, and …

In addition to the plethora of compelling documentaries, there is a long list of Hollywood films that dared to portray some of the worst humanitarian crises and human rights violations as integral elements of their plots. The following five, in particular, focus on series of events that happened not so …

Humans’ movement around the globe is not a new phenomenon. However, with the emergence of borders between countries and imposing more restrictions, this phenomenon has gained more international attention. Nowadays, our universe witnesses about 68.5 million forcibly displaced people. This article lists 20 international organizations working with refugees and highlights …

Most people interested in pursuing a career in humanitarian aid and action would assume that they could not become humanitarian professionals until they complete a master’s program. Nevertheless, several highly-ranked universities across the world, mainly in the United Kingdom and Australia, offer a possibility to complete undergraduate studies in this …

Harvard Kennedy School – Cambridge, MA, United States Harvard Kennedy School, based in Cambridge offers students a two year Master degree in Public Administration in their International Development program. The program is an economics-centred, multidisciplinary program, designed to train the next generation of practitioners and leaders in the field of …

Natural disasters and catastrophes have always and will always continue to plague the world. Taking up a career in this most needed field can often seem daunting, with so many organizations, regions, countries, and populations to choose from. However, these jobs are often the most rewarding. When disaster and crisis …

Finding the right agency to fund your non-profit can be quite a task. A number of donor agencies offer smaller micro-grants for any amount below $50,000. These are usually one-time funding opportunities, since donors would release the bulk of the money in one go. NGO’s are required to submit a …