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August 19 is World Humanitarian Day
Read more about World Humanitarian Day on the official United Nations website.
El 19 de agosto es el Día Mundial de la Asistencia Humanitaria
Explore the National Today World Humanitarian Day webpage to learn about the day's history, leading issues, and ways that you can celebrate.
Celebrate Locally
This month, explore the Volunteer Match and Idealist websites to find local volunteer opportunities to support your community.
Teacher Resources
Humanitarian Aid and the White Savior
Explore more resources related to this topic:
Explore the "3 Questions to Ask Yourself to Discover if You Are a White Savior"
Read the article "De-constructing the ‘White Saviour Syndrome’: A Manifestation of Neo-Imperialism"
Book Recommendation: No More Heroes: Grassroots Challenges to the Saviour Mentality
Video Recommendation:
Al Jazeera video: Does Humanitatian Aid have a "white saviour" problem?
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