World Humanitarian Day

Syria Humanitarian Aid — *The Syrian Civil Defense group known as the "White Helmets" risk their lives daily to provide aid in war-ravaged areas.*

Every day humanitarian volunteers work hard to relieve people in areas affected by armed conflict.
The United Nations has declared August 19 a holiday in honor of these brave men and women.

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