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World Humanitarian Day 2012 and older people: Helping them help each other
By Marcus Skinner, Posted 16 August 2012 See more by this blogger
World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is celebrated internationally on 19 August to raise awareness of humanitarian work and the people who risk their lives to provide aid to people in need. This year's campaign is about inspiring the spirit of... Keep reading
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Pakistan floods: International community must do more - and quickly
By Marcus Skinner, Posted 27 September 2011 See more by this blogger
The international community has not been quick to recognise and respond to the current emergency in Pakistan. A year on from 2010's devastating floods, heavy monsoon rains - with more rain in one month than the usual monsoon season... Keep reading
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