Top Films and Podcasts About Humanitarian Aid Delivery
Humanitarian (2018)
Watch on Vimeo (30 mins)
This beautifully filmed short offers an inside look at the experiences of national staff working for a major international NGO during a prolonged refugee crisis. It follows two Jordanian aid workers at Zaatari refugee camp with the Norwegian Refugee Council. Short on time? You can get a quick glimpse by watching the two-minute trailer.
Our Home In The Desert: Life Inside A Refugee Camp (2021)
By Real Stories
Watch on YouTube: Part One (1 hr) | Part Two (1 hr)
Through powerful personal narratives, this film highlights nearly every humanitarian sector present in a refugee camp – from healthcare and food distribution to shelter, water, and sanitation. It stands out for its respectful, unsensationalized portrayal of camp life. You can also check out The Guardian‘s review of the film here.
Confessions of an Aid Worker
By Our Human Planet
Have you ever wondered what life is like for an aid worker in a Sudanese refugee camp? Toads and scorpions are just the beginning. Catch a glimpse of life in a humanitarian field camp that helps care for 20,000 Sudanese refugees. The shower is a bucket of water, everyone eats off of the same plate, there are only six ingredients available in the local market, the latrine is a hole in the ground, toilet paper is 400 miles away, and you do your laundry in a wheelbarrow. But despite the hardship – or perhaps because of it – when a long awaited soccer ball arrives in one of the shipments, everyone has the time of their lives.
Frontline Negotiations: Stories from the Field
By The Centre of Competence on Humanitarian Negotiation (CCHN)
Listen on Spotify
This podcast provides a rare glimpse into the often-underappreciated field of humanitarian negotiation. Through personal stories shared by aid workers on the ground, the weekly episodes offer a vivid portrayal of their work, delivered in engaging 15-30 minute segments. Plus, the catchy intro music is an added bonus!
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