Are you a humanitarian aid worker wondering what to pack for your international field assignment? Starting a humanitarian journey can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re unsure if you have all… Read More »Humanitarian Aid Worker Packing List
Are you wondering how to become a humanitarian aid worker and what the best degrees for humanitarian aid work are? Well, you’re in the right place. Humanitarian aid is a… Read More »Best Degrees for Humanitarian Aid Work
As a humanitarian aid worker, I usually like to pack hiking pants when I go on international assignments. I find they are both comfortable and quick drying. They are also… Read More »Hiking Pants for Petite Women: Humanitarian Aid Worker Edition
The humanitarian aid sector is teeming with acronyms—UN, MSF, UNDP, UNICEF, HQ, LMIC’s, GBV, WASH, NGO, INGO, and many more. These acronyms often seem overwhelming, especially when you’re new to… Read More »A Complete Guide to Humanitarian Acronyms
Humanitarian aid and development aid are words that are often used interchangeably in humanitarian discussion. However, there are a few distinct differences that I will discuss today. Follow along to… Read More »The Difference Between Humanitarian Aid and Development Aid
Are you wondering how to secure an interview with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program? Do you want insider tips on increasing your chances of getting shortlisted by UNV? If… Read More »How to Get a United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Interview
You are what you do, but is that true? Here is a look at burnout and what to do about it as recommended by Amanda Lee. Find Additional information about… Read More »Burnout in the Humanitarian Aid Sector
How do you choose the best therapy following a traumatic humanitarian incident or burnout? Here is a look at choosing the best therapy for humanitarians as recommended by guest author… Read More »Choosing the Best Type of Therapy for Humanitarians
Here is a look at resilience within the humanitarian aid sector as recommended by guest author Ludmila Caminha Barros. A lot of people get attracted to the humanitarian aid/development sector… Read More »Resilience in the Humanitarian Aid Sector
Here is a look at the top 10 reasons to work in international development as recommended by humanitarian MK Asha. Find more about Asha here. There are many reasons to work… Read More »Top 10 Reasons to Work in Humanitarian Aid