Essays on Humanitarian Aid

The global refugee crisis has sparked widespread concern as millions worldwide are forced to leave their homes in search of a safe haven. In this essay, we will explore the background of the global refugee crisis and the response to it by developed nations, focusing on the vital role they play in providing aid and resettlement opportunities. These contributions are of paramount importance due to the resources, influence, and capacity developed countries possess to address the challenges posed by the crisis. By analyzing their role in providing aid and resettlement, we can gain insights into their impact and identify potential ...

Natural disasters affect a large of people around the worked and this is rising because of climate change and the rising concentration of people inhabiting the areas that are more exposed to natural disasters. These natural disasters reduce the economic growth and a significant impact on poverty and social welfare, which affects the developing countries, and their most vulnerable populations. While natural disasters cannot be prevented, actions can be taken to reduce their human and economic costs. This paper looks at a large-scale natural disaster such as the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004, the effect it had on the ...

World Affairs: The United Nations

Introduction The United Nations (UN) was established as an international organization on 24 October 1945 having several functions. The UN operations and membership are both extended worldwide. UN headquarters is in New York City and has other regional offices in Geneva, Vienna, and Nairobi. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish are the official languages of the member countries. The UN's predecessor was the League of Nations that kept peace and cooperation between the nations of the world. The organization gets its finance from member states voluntary contributions, and it has six fundamental bodies. The General Assembly as the ...

General Context

The outbreak of the civil war in Syria in March 2011 resulted in the migration of an estimated 9 million Syrians who fled from their homes and sought refuge within their country and in neighboring countries. The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) reported that more than 3 million Syrians have fled to the immediate neighbors including Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey. This means that about one-quarter of the population has been displaced from the country. An additional 6.5 million are internally displaced within the country. Over the last two years, the migration of these refugees has worsened ...

Background information

In 2011, Syria plunged into political violence in the wake of the Arab Spring. The protests were aimed at the government of incumbent President Bashar al-Assad and later developed to become a rebellion. The country witnessed unprecedented destruction, occasioned by loss of property and human lives. The rebel group fighting to ouster the government were countered by pro-government Shia groups. Despite many years of international intervention, the Syria civil war has degenerated into a bloodbath. Consequently, many Syrian nationals have fled the country while millions others are in need of urgent humanitarian aid. Studies by Lobatos revealed that by ...

Problem Statement and Recommendations

The growing influx of Mid-East refugees into Europe, particularly in last five years, cannot be overemphasized. The mass uprisings, civil wars and political persecution are leading causes for current refugee crisis. The path made by refugees into Europe's heart is, if anything, a major logistical issue, apparently minor but is at core of current refugee crisis. As Mid-East asylum seekers and refugees continue to pour into European countries and across borders, European security is at stake at multiple levels. First, "source" countries – i.e. countries at Europe's southern borders at which refugees first set foot from countries of origin – pose ...

Introduction

Natural disasters are known to have an undesirable effect on humanity. The aftermath of such occurrences is often characterized by mass suffering and dependency on human aid for the victims to survive. All over the world, there are many organizations that play a significant role in ensuring victims receive the necessary support. Different types of disasters present various kinds of challenges. It is upon these lines that humanitarian support is structured. To mount a successful humanitarian aid, there is need to understand the unique challenges involved and structure tailor-made solutions. For earthquakes, a number of challenges have been reported. ...

Introduction

Africa has been and remains the subject of debate and controversy of large countries. Over the years, the composition of the global players and their methods change, but the price of “African cake” only increases. The last 15 years for many African countries have been marked by the strengthening of trade relations with China, which has today become a major investor. Unlike European countries, which, guided by a complex of guilt for a colonial past of the continent, has long been focused on humanitarian aid and the reduction of African debt, China immediately made an emphasis on trade and ...

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International Strategy for Disaster Reduction:

International Strategy for Disaster Reduction The topic on international strategy for disaster reduction concerns itself with measures aimed at ensuring that disasters and the risks attendant to such disasters are reduced so as to avert loss. This strategy has been adopted by the United Nations in recognition of the fact that the reduction of disasters and risks is essential for economic sustainability and development in any country. Indeed, the rate at which the risk posed by disasters is moving continued to pose serious threats to people and other assets, as well as other initiatives for development. Some of ...

The world, today, is facing several issues and problems that pose a threat to the wellbeing of humanity. It is important for all humanity come together to find a solution to these global problems facing us. The gap between poverty and the wealth continue to rise between countries, and it is important to act early or risk an increase in poverty level throughout the world. The other issue facing us is protection of our environment as we seek better economic prosperity for developed and developing countries. Several other issues affecting us include global pandemics, drugs trafficking that pose major problems to ...

America is considered one of the most powerful nations in the world. This is because of its richness in terms of the economy and political stability. With this in mind, the country uses every opportunity to reach out to other nations in the name of helping them improve their economic and political situations. This is one of the tactics used by the country to boost its standing in the international world as the most reliable nation. Apart from the humanitarian aid and support, it gives to other nations, the country benefits by having access to raw materials and other ...

Introduction

The collapse of the Soviet Union between 1989 and 1991 meant that the countries that were formerly under its rule and control were now free. However, many of these countries that were formerly under the rule of the Soviet Union encountered great difficulties in reclaiming their national and independent identities. One of the countries that faced great difficulty was Yugoslavia. First the integrity of this country was hugely questioned. The nation functioned as an unstable assemblage of people of various ethnic groups. These include Croats, Serbs, and Bosnian Muslims. The country eventually split into various competing factions. Serbia and ...

Abstract

Humanitarian response to the earthquake that hit Haiti in 2000 was from National Government and Non-Governmental Organizations. Support in form of rescue and relief workers got sent to Haiti. Humanitarian supplies got directly supplied to areas directly affected by the earthquake. National fund raising got organized in an effort to provide monetary support. Medical staff got sent and security personnel too. The urgency of the response to Haiti is important and the response to the appeal of donation. Use of questionnaires was quite helpful as it provided the best sample for the research. There was strong support for the humanitarian ...

The US government has played a critical role in expanding its foreign aid to other global nations. Despite the fact that the US has given direct support to many nation-states around the world, it is important to note that the US is one of the developed nations that deal with hunger and poverty problems. Also, the debt ceiling in the US has risen over the years to about $17 trillion because of US offering aid to other nations such as Israel, Egypt, Ethiopia and Nigeria among other nation-states (Eberstadt, 2009, p.116). Thus, the US should limit their involvement in foreign ...

Thesis: Increased American vigour in relation to foreign affairs was informed by some factors such as the World Wars

The United States of America has seen evolved and changed its foreign affairs and policies from the year 1865 to the present day and age. There are events and development sin the world that made it necessary for the US to adapt and revitalize its foreign affairs policies over time. This evolution saw the US rise from the isolationist or non-interference country to a hands-on super power. For the purpose of this essay, I will discuss some of the major events and developments that have landmarked the United States of America foreign policy. In principle, the changes in tone, action ...

Nation-States

A nation-state is also known as a country. It is crucial to note that that the term state, nation, and country are used interchangeably but technically have different meaning. A nation is used to refer to a group of people of a given ethnicity despite not owning a country. This means that a nation referred to a given cultural identity of a group of people (Hansen, 2012, p.25). A state can be classified as a form of political authority that is part of a country and constitutes a given political authority. Thus, the term nation-state is functional because it gives people a sense of nationalism. All nation-states around the globe ...

Introduction

Literature Review Psychologists have previously considered societal norms, behaviors, attitudes, communication of knowledge and observations made by others as determinants of intergroup beliefs. Several studies have provided support for this premise. These studies have demonstrated that there exists consensus among the stereotypical beliefs of different individuals. These studies also showed that prejudice and stereotyping result from clearly defined and established group norms. The studies also found that racial attitudes of different individuals differ depending on the societal norms professed in the immediate environment. This shows that individuals exhibit relatively favorable intergroup attitudes that are dependent in the beliefs ...

Introduction

Social consensus information is one of the things that have influence on inter-group attitudes. However, the most essential thing is that there is a significance of the way in which individuals get into the group that provides the consensus information. Ideally the term consensus means a collective idea or opinion about specific times. To insist on the need to have a consensus, it is determined at making the general agreement (Sechrist, 2007). This report aims at making detailed analysis about the social consensus information and the level at which it can cause can influence the humanitarian help. The research from which this ...

In Ukraine

In Ukraine Ukraine takes the 66th place in the world the level of urbanization: 68% of its population lives in cities (Urbanization statistics, n.d.). This trend causes a lot of problems for the country, although it has some positive effects. The economic potential of Ukraine is insufficient to deal with the problems of urbanization. Positive results of urbanization. Urban population growth promotes to the development of social production. Industrial enterprises are concentrated in cities mostly and provide employment for the urban population. Perspectives of business development are small in villages. Institutions of science and culture are concentrated ...

Introduction

The American Red Cross is a nonprofit making organization that helps vulnerable people around the world to prepare for, prevent and respond to disasters. The American Red Cross also teaches people how to respond to complex humanitarian emergencies and life threatening health conditions ( Suen, 2002). The American Red Cross has also embarked on global initiatives and community based programs that will help to implement such initiatives. The organization also provides rapid, effective and large-scale humanitarian assistance to all the people perceived to be in great need through their continued focus on disaster preparedness and response, global health, restoring family links, ...

Part One

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies or IFRC is the largest humanitarian network in the world. It reaches more than one hundred and fifty million people in one hundred and eighty seven National Societies. This is done through the work of more than thirteen million volunteers. These national societies and volunteers work together in dealing with disasters. They work during and after natural and other disasters and health related emergencies to improve lives and meet the needs of vulnerable people. They do ...

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the European Union (EU)

Trading blocs are imperative for the purpose of opening markets and boosting economic growth. Most of regions in the world have come together for the purpose of addressing issues of increasing trade. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) forms quite an Integral part in the history of Mexico, Canada and United States. The government of United States, Canada and Mexico signed the agreement which led to the creation of trilateral trade in the region of North America. The agreement was implemented on January 1st 1994. The agreement was supposed to assist the three countries develop their economic interests ...

The massacre of forty unarmed civilians in the village of Racak on the fifteenth day of January the year 1999 marked the climax of the armed Conflict of Kosovo. At this point, the international efforts aimed at establishing a diplomatic solution to the seemingly endless internal conflict had totally failed (Hosmer 2001). President Slobodan Milosevic was in constant breach of the internationally mediated agreements, exhibiting highest disregard for diplomacy. When the last endeavor to find a subtle solution to the otherwise unjustified killings failed, the American ambassador, Mr. Richard Holbrooke tried to convince Milosevic to embrace peaceful solutions. It was after ...

Humanitarian aid is a common culture across the globe. Logistical or material assistance is offered in response to crises of humanitarian which include man-made and natural disasters. There are a substantial number of organizations that are created in different nations in order to offer this aid to the affected groups of people. Muslim as a religion has been providing humanitarian aid. This has resulted to significant influence on this aspect of humanitarian aid across the globe. This has promoted the value of charity both to Muslims and non-Muslims (Lewis 56). The humanitarian acts are taken are essential elements of practice in ...

The Attitudes of Outsiders

The United States is seen as both a model country on the international scene as well as a sinister imperialist nation. The Middle East has its share of haters and lover of America. Most of what has been done in the Middle East by the American government has be done for the sake Democracy. At least that is what has been stated from the White House. But what has the response been from the rank and file of Middle Eastern Society? Has it been positive and full of love; or has it been negative and hateful?

Human behavior can be mysterious. ...

Arguably, disasters to some extent are unavoidable since some are unpredictable, but the best option is the response of emergence and disaster preparedness. Disasters take place regardless of economic, political, or social, background of a nation. In fact, disasters refer to the convergence of various hazards with several vulnerabilities. As such, increase in environmental, physical, economic or social vulnerability can imply an increase in disaster frequency in a region. Despite the discriminative aspect, on disaster occurrence, there is a correlation between risk and poverty, in that disaster leads to measurable decline in human development, income, as well as consumption. Perhaps these effects ...

Cross Timbers Church is a Texas-based church whose primary goal is to serve the community - there is a heavy emphasis on leadership and service both around the community and beyond. Their chief efforts are focused on professional Christian counseling, volunteer work, and humanitarian aid both domestically and internationally. The church itself is incredibly involved with the community, providing services of all kinds to those who request or need them. From running soup kitchens to giving supply-filled backpacks to students in the area, Cross Timbers has a loose commitment to generally helping people in the area through their resources. Their mission statement ...