UMR BLOG
Reflections of a Humanitarian
UMR provides assistance in numerous countries around the world across a variety of different causes. From our food distributions to our orphan protection programs, or our water well construction to our various seasonal projects, there are so many great ways we are building communities toward sustainability and resiliency. But so often overlooked are the reasons behind the work we do, aka the “why” factor.
Highlights of our work
And thus, we have decided to launch our newly constructed blog, “Reflections of a Humanitarian,” to welcome the gifted writers who support our work to highlight the importance of why we provide the aid and assistance that we do. Whether focusing on general topics the importance of education for refugee children to the neglect of elderly refugee populations, or more country-specific issues like Lebanon’s economic crisis, our writers will shed light on the reasons of why we do the perform the work we do.
We hope you’ll read through some of our talented contributors works below, learn a little more about the “Why” behind our work, and get motivation to become a humanitarian yourself!
Water Scarcity in Kenya: A Dire Crisis
By Rachel Brown Water scarcity is not something new to the African region. Throughout the years many
Attempting to Understand the Rohingya Crisis
When you hear a group of persons repeatedly described as the most persecuted minorities in the world
Factorem Humanis – The Human Factor
I was in a dilemma. Here I was, passionate about making the world a better place, of course, in my o
The Lebanese Economic Crisis
In 2019, Lebanon’s economy crashed and it has not recovered since. There is a shortage of many nec
Refugees and COVID-19: An Invisible Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has weighed heavily on all countries, overwhelming healthcare systems, s
Travails of Elderly Displaced Persons
Whenever displacement is discussed, statistics indicate the numbers and magnitude of the crisis. Rep
Importance of Education for Refugee Children
Article 28 of The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child states that every child has t
