Humanizing Aid with Dignity

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October 13, 2019 a project of ServiceSpace Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life. - Nelson Mandela - Humanizing Aid with Dignity A small but increasingly influential British NGO called Refugee Support aims to deliver what it calls "aid with dignity" by adding a sense of normality and respect to its food distribution efforts. Refugee Support co-founders Paul Hutchings and John Sloan met in 2015 in Calais' notorious Jungle camp. They were both drawn to help alleviate the suffering of the thousands of migrants and refugees living in deplorable conditions while the French and British governments watched with indifference."The idea of aid with dignity came from our experiences in Calais," says Hutchings. Read more here. { read more } Be The Change For more inspiration, here is an interview with the remarkable Jean Vanier: The Wisdom of Tenderness. { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Turning Rain, Ice and Trees into Ephemeral Works 6 Habits of Hope Mary Oliver: Instructions for Living A Life The Life of Death The Joy of Being a Woman in Her Seventies 7 Simple Ways to Cultivate Comfort Last Lecture How to Unhijack Your Mind from Your Phone DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 245,108 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More