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Mass Exodus in the Congo Has Roots In Rwandan Genocide
I know the math on the picture=1,000 words shtick, but these words on the refugee exodus in the Democratic Republic of Congo combined with these pictures is almost a novel I can't even fathom:Along the red dirt roads looping in and out of the jungle, they trooped in their thousands. The women clutching infants to their chests and balancing rolled-up mattresses, blankets and pots on their heads. Any child old enough to walk carried a jerry can of water or dragged a sack of food.
Humanitarian Aid Workers Face Growing Dangers
The UN has been doing everything to help the planet from warning about meat consumption to turning down their own thermostat, but there's one global danger that's harder to fix: serious threats to aid workers.
Gayle Williams, a British and South African aid worker stationed in Afghanistan, was recently murdered by Taliban soldiers illuminating this growing tragedy. Growing numbers of people who dedicate themselves to assisting those living in impoverished nations are becoming victims of fatal attacks.
Google Earth to Show Refugee Camps — Great Idea or Too Far?
The ever-addicting Google Earth feature (who hasn't looked up every house they've ever lived in?) has a brand new feature with a humanitarian twist.
The feature is set to show the movement of refugees around the world using satellite images of refugee hot spots such as Darfur, Iraq, and Colombia. The maps are designed to help humanitarian operations as well as to inform the public about the millions who have fled their homes because of political violence.
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Angelina Jolie: US Should Step Up Iraq Humanitarian Support
The US should step up its material and financial support to the 4 million displaced Iraqis, Angelina Jolie wrote yesterday in an op-ed in the Washington Post.
Angelina, a UN goodwill ambassador, appealed to US congressional leaders and presidential candidates to include as part of their Iraq strategy a comprehensive and specific refugee plan. She pointed out that the UN's refugee agency (UNHCR) has asked for $261 million in funding, less than the US spends each day in Iraq.
Ben Affleck Speaks in Front of a Proud Surprise Guest
Ben Affleck took the stage at the Children Mending Hearts Gala at the House of Blues in LA last night to present the year's humanitarian award to Anderson Cooper. Before handing the mic over to Cooper, Ben spoke about the Congo, a cause close to his heart and about which he wrote for Time magazine this week. When Ben stepped off the stage, he found a special surprise waiting back at his seat — Jennifer Garner snuck in to watch him and give him kisses at the table before ducking out 20 minutes later.
Angelina Heads to Iraq to Talk Humanitarian Aid, Not Babies
For the second time in the past seven months, Angelina Jolie is visiting Iraq to meet with top officials and, apparently, share a little lunch with the troops. She is there on a humanitarian mission to talk about getting aid to the thousands of people displaced by conflict. She sat down with CNN to talk about her reasons for returning to the area, the problems she sees, and what she hopes to accomplish through her work with UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees).Brits and Americans Honoured at BAFTA LA Britannia Awards
Several Brits were honoured at the BAFTA/LA Britannia Awards in California last night. Actors who received awards included Colin Firth, who picked up the Humanitarian Award, and Emily Blunt who was named British Artist Of The Year. Robert De Niro received the Stanley Kubrick Award for Excellence In Film, Kirk Douglas was awarded for his Worldwide Contribution To Filmed Entertainment and Danny Boyle received Artistic Excellence In Directing.
Nicole and Joel Step Nobly Onto the Red Carpet
Nicole Richie and Joel Madden hit the red carpet last night in LA for the Noble Humanitarian Awards, where he picked up an honor for his extensive charity work. We've had more than a few glimpses of Nicole since she gave birth to baby Sparrow last month, but this marks her first official outing as a mother of two. Harlow and Sparrow stayed home for the evening, but Joel happily gushed about his kids.
Orlando Bloom is Ambassador for Unicef
Orlando Bloom has been named goodwill ambassador for Unicef, the UN children's organisation. He has been involved with Unicef since 2007, and his first official task as ambassador will be to film an appeal about clean water supplies. Orlando said:
"I look forward to working with Unicef as they continue to make the world a better place for children.
Do, Dump, or Marry? Matt Damon
Matt Damon, 2007's Sexiest Man Alive, is starring in The Informant!, which opens this weekend. Matt fans won't be seeing a familiar face (or body) when they show up to the theater, though. The actor had to gain 30 lbs.
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