Humanitarians travel the world to the places where help is needed most. Many work in the aid sector, while others participate as volunteers offering their skills for free. Humanitarian travel is different from going abroad on vacation. It requires adapting to new environments, working with a culture that’s not your own, and facing many other challenges. Because humanitarians travel to areas affected by conflict, disaster, or lack of development there are many principles that they must respect. That said, it is a real opportunity to help those in need, support communities around the world, and to give back.
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