#humanitarian-work

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Public health
fromNature
14 hours ago

How I harness research to inform humanitarian relief efforts

Beverley Stringer has dedicated her career to humanitarian work with Médecins Sans Frontières, focusing on improving public health in crisis settings.
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Angelina Jolie excited to move away from America and Brad Pitt drama

Angelina Jolie is preparing to leave the United States, selling her Los Feliz home and planning to split time between Cambodia, France, and African countries.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

NASCAR Driver Killed In Fiery Plane Crash In North Carolina

Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina and their children were killed when a Cessna Citation crashed while attempting to land at Statesville Airport.
fromIrish Independent
8 months ago

Paramedic tells of 'heartbreaking' moment he put children into body bags in Gaza

Sam Sears described his experience in Gaza as a "conveyor belt of carnage", highlighting the relentless influx of patients suffering from blast, shrapnel, and gunshot wounds. Upon arrival, he encountered a mass casualty incident involving two deceased children, ages nine and eleven. Reflecting on the heartbreaking moment of putting these children in body bags, he noted that the rapid pace of emergency situations often stripped away the dignity these young victims would normally be afforded. The sheer volume of casualties necessitated a focus on saving those who could still be helped.
Public health
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fromIrish Independent
8 months ago

Irish charity worker among nine people kidnapped from orphanage in Haiti

Gena Heraty oversees the Sainte-Helene orphanage in Haiti, where a kidnapping incident involving her and staff occurred.
fromMiami Herald
11 months ago

Influential Orthodox rabbi, who reshaped Jewish Miami and helped heal, has died

"He lived a pure life of unadulterated love, of unconditional kindness," said Lipskar's nephew. This reflects Lipskar's approach to both faith and humanitarian efforts.
NYC LGBT
Medicine
fromBusiness Matters
11 months ago

A Conversation with Andrej Grajn, Organ Procurement Surgeon

Andrej Grajn's diverse upbringing in Yugoslavia significantly shaped his worldview, leading to an openness and empathy that he applies in his medical career.
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago

For a Times Reporter Who Covered Him, Francis Was Always a Surprise

Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, known as Pope Francis, consistently surprised the world with his unexpected approach to humanitarian issues and church leadership, defying initial expectations.
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