Humanitarian work: The untold story | Gísli Ólafsson | TEDxReykjavik

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Gísli gives us insight into the reality of the humanitarian aid worker, which is often enveloped in an aura of nobility. Gísli Rafn Ólafsson officially became a disaster geek over a decade ago, when he joined his two passions in life, information technology and disaster response. Today he helps responders get access to the internet in the most challenging locations of all, disaster zones. When not traveling the world responding to disasters, he enjoys spending time with his wife, five kids, and grandson. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx
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Boosting resilience of local communities to natural disasters in Papua New Guinea

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EU humanitarian aid not only addresses immediate needs in case of natural disasters, it also helps local communities better prepare for future crises. Pierre Prakash, Regional Information Officer at the European Commission's humanitarian department reports from Papua New Guinea on how better know-how and response mechanisms can save lives and speed up the recovery of communities. Since 2015, food security in Papua New Guinea has been jeopardised by frost and severe drought caused by the climatic phenomenon "El Niño". In 2015, the European Commission provided close to €1.3 million for health and nutrition support, hygiene kits as well as access to clean water to the impacted families. In addition, farmers receive trainings on drought-resilient agricultural methods. EU assistance to Papua New Guinea also aims to better prepare local communities for natural disasters by building up their resilience. Read more about the EU's work on resilience http://bit.ly/1IkGFC3. Video by the European Union/ECHO
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A Father’s Final Wish to See His Children After a Decade Apart

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Mawa was torn away from his family by Sudan’s civil war. After a decade apart, and with the help of the IRC in Baltimore, he was finally able reunite with his children. Watch their tearful reunion and help the IRC reunite more families this Father’s Day. Donate Now: http://bit.ly/1Yx0BrI
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I Heart Denver

I’m originally from the Midwest. I travel around the world for work. But nonetheless, I couldn’t think of living anywhere else in the world. Denver to me is the perfect mix of nature and city. It has sports, it has culture, it has food, it has nature…did I already say that? Below is a more in depth list of things that I love about Denver...

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The Floating School of Makoko

I recently came across the inspiring story of the floating school of Makoko in Lagos. Architect Kunlé Adeyemi found himself drawn to Makoko, a slum located in the coastal African city of Lagos where many of the buildings are erected on piers that reach to the bottom of the shallow littoral waters.  But unlike many of the other structures in Makoko, the school does not rest on the ocean floor. It rests on water...



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Corey Engelen and Bringing Aid to the Horn of Africa

Millions are going without basic necessities in the Horn of Africa. Corey Engelen is working to change this with Help Horn of Africa and Help Somalia.

United Nations - Year in Review 2015

A great overview of some of the triumphs and tragedies of this past year. Our global community has definitely shared more than its share in sorrow--from the attacks in Paris to attacks throughout Nairobi and the daily struggles of over 60 million refugees--but there has been much beauty as well. If we pull together, we can make this world a safer, kinder one.