humanitarian

Example Sentences

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"I have seen several dead bodies of humans in the past few days but this was the first dead wildlife," said Deckey Chandra, who was working with a humanitarian team in the area.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

With better global health, development, and humanitarian assistance—with an ongoing connection to these communities—these kinds of interventions could happen faster, even, ideally, before an outbreak occurs.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

The EU said it had flown in 100 tonnes of humanitarian aid Sunday -- including medicine, tents and protective gear to fight the haemorrhagic fever -- to hard-to-reach Ituri province, the epicentre of the epidemic.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Meanwhile, Gaza’s humanitarian crisis remains severe, with much of the population dependent on aid and lacking adequate shelter and sanitation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

His fame was also due to his activism against the Vietnam War, his efforts to fight racism with his words, and his devotion to humanitarian causes around the world.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad