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Nepalese children sitting and reading a book from Himalayan Youth Transformation NGO

Human Rights Voices: Timothy Dangal from Himalayan Youth Transformation on Supporting Orphaned and Underprivileged Children in Nepal

In this Human Rights Voices feature, The Global Humanitarian speaks with Timothy Dangal from Himalayan Youth Transformation (HYT), a non-governmental organization founded in 2020 and based in Lalitpur, Nepal. HYT is dedicated… Read More »Human Rights Voices: Timothy Dangal from Himalayan Youth Transformation on Supporting Orphaned and Underprivileged Children in Nepal

Pros and Cons of Being an Aid Worker

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

Staff and clients of the Free Yezidi Foundation stand together in solidarity, empowering Yezidi survivors through support, advocacy, and resilience

Human Rights Voices: Pari from Free Yezidi Foundation on Protecting Yezidis After ISIS Genocide in Iraq

In this Human Rights Voices feature, The Global Humanitarian speaks with Pari from Free Yezidi Foundation (FYF), an international non-profit dedicated to supporting the Yezidi community in the aftermath of the 2014… Read More »Human Rights Voices: Pari from Free Yezidi Foundation on Protecting Yezidis After ISIS Genocide in Iraq

8 Biggest Challenges Humanitarian Aid Workers Face – And How to Overcome Them

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

Collage of logos from top NGOs like Save the Children, Oxfam, Doctors Without Borders, World Vision, and more, representing global humanitarian aid and social justice efforts

Top 15 Largest NGOs in the World

Top 15 Largest NGOs in the World When it comes to tackling some of the world’s most pressing issues, from poverty and hunger to conflict and human rights, NGOs (Non-Governmental… Read More »Top 15 Largest NGOs in the World

Dora Moono Nyambe, Zambian humanitarian and founder of Footprints of Hope, pictured working with children in rural Zambia.

Dora Moono Nyambe: A Zambian Humanitarian Murdered for Bringing Justice

Dora Moono Nyambe (June 23 1992 – December 25 2024) was a remarkable Zambian humanitarian, educator, and social media star whose legacy lives on through the children she impacted. With a… Read More »Dora Moono Nyambe: A Zambian Humanitarian Murdered for Bringing Justice

Feet of an orphaned African child representing ethical international volunteering

10 Ethical International Volunteer Opportunities You Can Trust

10 Ethical International Volunteer Opportunities You Can Trust Volunteering abroad might sound like a noble and fulfilling adventure, but it’s important to look beyond surface-level marketing and social media “clout”.… Read More »10 Ethical International Volunteer Opportunities You Can Trust

Ruchira Gupta, founder of Apne Aap NGO, distributing supplies to a group of Indian women in India, as part of efforts to combat sex trafficking and support marginalized communities.

Human Rights Voices: Ruchira from Apne Aap on Fighting Sex Trafficking in India

Today we are hearing from Ruchira Gupta, an Emmy winning journalist and founder of the anti sex trafficking NGO Apne Aap, that empowers women and girls to exit systems of prostitution. … Read More »Human Rights Voices: Ruchira from Apne Aap on Fighting Sex Trafficking in India

Poor African child in Kenya at orphanage

10 Reasons NOT to Volunteer Abroad

10 Reasons NOT to Volunteer Abroad Volunteering abroad might sound like a noble and fulfilling adventure, but it’s important to look beyond surface-level marketing and social media “clout”. While the… Read More »10 Reasons NOT to Volunteer Abroad

Diverse hands holding soil with a young plant growing, symbolizing collaboration and collective effort in NGO work to foster growth and positive change

What is an NGO?

What is an NGO? An NGO, or Non-Governmental Organization, is a non-profit organization that operates independently of government influence. NGOs focus on addressing social, environmental, humanitarian, and advocacy issues. They play a… Read More »What is an NGO?