What is a humanitarian crisis?

Effective coping strategies for teens facing humanitarian crises include maintaining routines, balancing information intake, and participating in community assistance.

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Understanding Humanitarian Crises A humanitarian crisis occurs when an event or series of events leads to significant human suffering and necessitates large-scale assistance and intervention. These crises can result from natural disasters, like earthquakes and hurricanes, or from human actions, such as wars and genocides. The critical aspect of a humanitarian crisis is that it overwhelms local capacity to respond effectively without external assistance. Humanitarian crises usually lead to pressing needs for basics such as clean water, food, shelter, and medical care. Furthermore, they often disrupt education and security, creating an enduring impact on affected populations. The goal of humanitarian...
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