Share the importance of World Humanitarian Day with students. MY HERO's multimedia lesson plan honors humanitarian workers in danger. Includes discussion guide and learning outcome.
World Humanitarian Day is celebrated each year on August 19 to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world.
MY HERO recommends students watch the following films about humanitarians providing shelter and aid to those affected by war in South Sudan and Somalia or bringing medical assistance to those in need. (Please note: Defying Death in South Sudan includes some violence and may not be appropriate for younger students.)
Do you know anyone who does humanitarian work? Share his or her story with MY HERO.
Waves for Water's mission is to get access to clean water to those in need around the world, in areas such as Puerto Rico, Haiti, Sierra Leone, Nepal and more.
Featuring Humanitarian Hero Award-Winner Ken Payumo. This film may not be appropriate for younger viewers due to violence. (7:24 min)
Dr. Hawa Abdi is Somalia's first female gynecologist. When the central government collapsed in 1989, her one-room clinic on her family farm began housing people fleeing the fighting. (3:57)
This spectacular film follows the work of doctors who provide eye surgeries to the people of Nepal.
Students analyze the following portraits of Humanitarian Heroes. Note the use of shadow, color and text.
Students create their own artwork of a humanitarian hero and submit it to MY HERO.
Submit your artwork to MY HERO to be considered for our art contest or to be featured on our gallery homepage.
Learning Outcomes
Students will identify humanitarian heroes in their community. Students will create an action plan towards solving an issue in their community. Students are encouraged to create an original piece of art honoring their own humanitarian hero.
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The World Humanitarian Day lesson plan was created by MY HERO Education Outreach Director Laura Nietzer. |
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Organizer created on 7/8/2019 7:10:03 AM by Laura Nietzer
Last edited 8/31/2020 3:21:44 PM by Shannon Luders-Manuel