Innovation. Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS) is leading humanitarian efforts globally with their no nonsense approach to search and rescue of the thousands of people either fleeing war, conflicts or economic hardships across the Mediterranean Sea. Now, MOAS, in conjunction with Grey for Good, are launching the I SEA app for the iPhone to crowdsource … Continue reading
Category Archives: Humanitarian
Refugee Crisis: Innovation in Policy Making
“Europe is in a state of emergency. Business as usual should end. We need a fast -track emergency approach to get a grip of the refugee crisis. To save our European Union.” The European refugee crisis is a human catastrophe that will be experienced for several generations. More than two million asylum seekers from the Middle … Continue reading
MOAS Saves Lives at World’s Most Dangerous Border Crossing – the Sea
“There but for the grace of God, go I.” The world is witnessing the largest displacement of people escaping unconscionable atrocities, wars, conflicts, genocides, religious persecution, and hunger. In the Mediterranean area alone millions are displaced due to the Syrian conflict. Who would dare risk their own lives let alone the lives of their children … Continue reading
Haiti: Invest Now – Think Outside of the Box
Invest in Haiti. Think outside of the box and build new opportunities, which provide jobs, stability, health, security and leverage the talents of the community. Continue reading
Don’t Postpone Joy
Don’t postpone joy. A perspective of hope, optimism and joy from Laurey’s Catering supporting little Henry. Continue reading
Modest: Women in the Muslim World – Photos by Alexandra Boulat
Words and voice of Alexandra Boulat photographing war.
“even my eyes are tired of the Palestinian drama sometimes. And, that is why I get caught by the details. Conflict and pain has become ordinary. Look at the ordinary – life without electricity … an empty frig….” Continue reading
Muhammed Yunus Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
Washington, D.C. Today, Professor Muhammed Yunus, founder of Grameen Bank of Bangladesh and Grameen Foundation is honored by President Barack Obama with the Presidential Medal of Freedom alongside fifteen other individuals being honored for their work as “agents of change.” Speaking at the National Press Club, Dr. Yunus, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in … Continue reading
Walls Between People
“Walls Between People” is a new exhibit at the Museum of the International Committee of the Red Cross Red Crescent in Geneva, Switzerland from September 2008 to January 2009. The exhibit is based on the book by Alexandra Novosseloff and Frank Neisse and artistically presented by Robert Ireland. Using military maps, the exhibit illustrates eight … Continue reading