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Humanitarian profiles

A colourful illustration of a male teacher reading from a book to a group of six children sitting in a tent.

The Teacher

A lifeline for children in crises.

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A colourful illustration of a truck with a woman in front of it delivering a large jug of water to people in a camp-like setting.

The Driver

Delivering aid and hope.

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A colourful illustration of a woman counselling a woman holding a child surrounded by destroyed structures.

The Counsellor

Healing mental scars from conflict and crises.

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A colourful illustration of a boy sitting on a woman’s lap while a man with a face mask listens to his chest with a stethoscope.

The Health Worker

Caring for the sick, promoting good health, and alleviating pain and suffering.

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A colourful illustration of a female aid worker guiding a person to a tent with a woman sitting in it.

The Shelter Specialist

Providing more than just a roof.

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A colourful illustration of a man assessing a graph on a wall and a woman working on a laptop.

The Data Analyst

Better data saves lives.

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A colourful illustration of a man on crutches, an aid worker helping him, and a woman standing next to a seated child, all under a shelter made of two large hands.

The Protection Officer

Providing safety during emergencies.

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A colourful illustration of a woman fixing a water pump and three other people filling a bucket and jug in a rural setting.

The Water Specialist

Providing water for life, health and dignity.

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A colourful illustration of woman pointing at a map on a table that sets out a route through small fires and landmines with three people watching her affected region.

The Security Advisor

Life-saving aid delivered safely.

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A colourful illustration of a man with a white helmet pulling two children from the rubble of a fallen building.

The Emergency Responder

Ready to go when crisis strikes.

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The Advocate

Championing humanitarian action.

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A colourful illustration of a man holding a clipboard and a woman putting coins into a large heart-shaped container.

The Fundraiser

Mobilizing resources for life-saving action.

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A colourful illustration of a woman painting a picture of trucks delivering aid to people while talking to two armed soldiers.

The Negotiator

Securing access to people in need.

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