international relief

Introduces young readers to Oxfam International, discussing the humanitarian organization's origins, purpose, and service provided worldwide.

Describes the humanitarian relief efforts of the United Nations from providing food, health care, and education when lives have been disrupted, to addressing the needs of children, and assisting refugees in conflict zones.

An introduction to the relief agency Doctors Without Borders, discussing what they do, where they go, and more.

Describes the work of the organization Doctors Without Borders, explaining where its volunteers go and whom they help.

Presents excerpts from the author's journals depicting his experiences and those of other volunteers as they travel the globe bringing medicines and treatment to those in war-torn areas of the world.

Explores the history and foundation of the Red Cross organization, and discusses their early work and core values, their work to provide basic needs in times of disaster, and more.

Presents excerpts from the author's journals depicting his experiences and those of other volunteers as they travel the globe bringing medicines and treatment to those in war-torn areas of the world.

Describes the causes and consequences of famines, and various ways in which the international community can lessen the impact of famines and even prevent them.