The changes for new hope humanitarian awards magazine may 2017 issue

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There are numerous benefits to the people who the volunteer serves within the organization that he serves with. Here are a few to consider; 1. Skills are taught to communities can create opportunities to become self sufficient. 2. Funds and awareness raised can support community programs. 3. Children's education is imperative to break the cycle of impoverishment. 4. Schools, libraries and other infrastructures built by volunteers enhance the progress and success of everyone in the communities. 5. Professional skills such as medical services afforded by volunteers is usually superior and more advanced than what is available in developing countries. In some remote areas, medical services are non-existence. 6. Sharing new methods, skills and tools that are appropriate can develop computer literacy, farming techniques, community involvement and self reliance. 7. The awareness of a community that "outsiders" have come with a sense of humanitarian duty and compassion triggers a like minded sense of altruism among the people themselves. 8. In disaster relief areas, every hand helping victims is critical. Language barriers can be bridged, which in emergency relief situations, is urgent and beneficial.


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