Pros and Cons of Being an Aid Worker Is Humanitarian Work Right for You? Let’s Break It Down. Becoming an aid worker is a life-changing decision. It’s a career that… Read More »Pros and Cons of Being an Aid Worker
8 Biggest Challenges Humanitarian Aid Workers Face – And How to Overcome Them Having worked for the United Nations in hardship locations, I have seen firsthand that humanitarian aid work… Read More »8 Biggest Challenges Humanitarian Aid Workers Face – And How to Overcome Them
Understanding Rest and Recuperation (R&R) in the United Nations Rest and Recuperation (R&R) is a critical benefit provided to United Nations staff members and United Nations Volunteers (UNVs) serving in… Read More »Understanding Rest and Recuperation (R&R) in the United Nations
The United Nations Laissez-Passer (UNLP) is an official travel document issued by the United Nations (UN) to its staff members and certain other eligible personnel. It serves as a unique… Read More »What is the United Nations Laissez-Passer?
How to Get a Job at the United Nations in 2025 Working for the United Nations (UN) is a dream shared by professionals around the globe. For me, it was… Read More »How to Get a Job at the UN in 2025
Dating as a humanitarian aid worker is a unique experience. The lifestyle, marked by frequent travel, remote postings, and high-stress environments, creates both opportunities and challenges for building and maintaining… Read More »Dating as a Humanitarian Aid Worker: Challenges, Insights, and Tips
When my family duty station suddenly turned into an active conflict zone, power was frequently out, communication towers were down, and my technology became essential for staying in touch with… Read More »Essential Technology for the Field: Humanitarian Aid Packing List
Pursuing a career in humanitarian aid is both rewarding and challenging. Crafting a humanitarian CV/resume that captures your qualifications, experience, and passion is crucial to standing out in this competitive… Read More »Humanitarian CV / Resume Advice and Examples
Humanitarian aid work is one of the most rewarding yet demanding careers. Aid workers dedicate themselves to serving vulnerable communities in some of the world’s most challenging environments. However, the… Read More »How to Stay Motivated and Avoid Burnout as a Humanitarian Aid Worker
Preparing for Conflict Zones: A Personal Perspective Working in conflict zones comes with unique challenges, where unpredictability and heightened risks are the norm. Proper preparation, particularly in terms of packing,… Read More »Packing List for Conflict Zones: Essential Gear for Humanitarians