20 August 2010

Humanitarian sense

In this writing, I just want to answer this question. How much do we pay attention to the things happening around us? I’m not talking about our daily affairs. I’m talking about human disasters happening in our world. The fact is that catastrophe is a part of our world, even our life, and we have to think about it. It may be an earthquake, flood, hurricane, etc. what if I am a victim of such a disaster?

To clarify more, notice the recent disaster which has happened in our world. Have you heard about Pakistan’s flood calamity? 20 million people are affected by this flood. 14 million people need help and 3.5 million children need urgent help. According to a report that recently has been released by UN, the number of people affected by this flood is more than tsunami, the 2005 Pakistan earthquake, and Haiti earthquake. Manson rains caused more than 700,000 homes be destroyed or badly damaged and more than 1 million acres of crop lands are flooded. This exemplifies the environmental damage as well as human calamity that are happening around us. The pictures have taken from the event show the deepness of the calamity.

A few days ago, American helicopters relieve a pregnant
who was about to give birth.
In this regard, humanitarian assistance is an urgent need. The United Nations General Assembly was held yesterday. The expression of condolence and sympathy to the people and government of Pakistan by nations in this summit is admirable. The monetary helps made by the nations are considerable and it was requested from humanitarian organizations to proceed in relieving Pakistani victims by supplying food, clean drinking water, shelter, medicine, etc. It was emphasized by the foreign minister of US that there is no time to waste.
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In my belief, it is our responsibility, as a human being, to think about such events, occur around us. For this, put yourself in a victim’s place. Start and keep your connection with humanitarian assistance organizations, Red Cross, Red Crescent, and even charity institutes. Keep in mind that any catastrophe may happen to us, and try to have good sense of philanthropism.

Until next time live consciously.

1 comment:

  1. very good point. I think other than just thinking we also need to take action.

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