World Humanitarian Day 2011
About Take Action Real Stories Safety & Security 2011 Campaign


Whether it’s for the protection of child rights, empowering women, or alleviating hunger and poverty, there are many ways for you to help raise awareness.

Spread the word by hosting a screening of a humanitarian film, send a message of solidarity to help empower women or use social media to share your thoughts on why aid work matters.

If you have an idea about how to change the world you can pitch it to the United Nations Secretary-General. You could even win a trip to New York to explain your plan in person.
Go Social Get Social
Visit us on Facebook and tell others why you think World Humanitarian Day matters.
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  Go Social Become a Citizen Ambassador
What would you do to change the world? Enter the video contest to pitch your idea to the United Nations Secretary-General.
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Action Aid Join the Conversation
Find out about how Action Aid is making change happen by supporting them on Twiiter.
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  Youth Zones Host a screening
Host a screening of the short-film Youth Zones at your home, school or work. Young people from around the world share stories of struggle and resilience in the face of conflicts and natural disasters.
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