We all have a story to tell. We all want to share with other our adventures, our tribulations, and our dreams. Since the dawn of human civilizations humans have sharing stories, great epics like the Ramayana and the Odyssey. Every individual has a story to tell and these stories unveil characteristics of humanity like compassion and courage. However, in times of war and conflict people’s stories can be ignored or forgotten. When we don’t help, when we don’t listen, when we discriminate against the victims of violence, then we are ignoring our own humanity. Working with Humanwire was a fulfilling and humbling experience because was an opportunity to help refugees tell their stories and aid them in getting the financial support they desperately
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However, this goal is difficult due to the fact that so many there are so many refugees the healthcare systems in host countries are overburdened and short on funding. For example, in Lebanon who hosts over 1 million refugees, is facing a funding shortfall close to 25%, which means that more costs will fall on the shoulders of refugees. In October 2015, the UNHCR warned that over 10,000 people will not have access to emergency care. Thus, it is clear that the magnitude of this crisis is straining the health services of host countries and refugees are struggling to find access to health …show more content…
For instances, keeping records of patient’s health condition may not reliable, thus doctors must rely on the patients to explain their own diagnosis and medical history. This can be especially complicated if the patient doesn’t speak the same language as the doctor. Furthermore, when the conflict ends many refugees will want to return to Syria, thus healthcare delivery systems will have to be reconstructed. As the war continues more and more people will flee and more refugees will need basic healthcare. The statistics alone are tragic, but when you realize that every refugee has their own story, their own hurdle to overcome, one realizes just how heartbreaking the crisis is. Working with Humanwire gave me the opportunity to learn more about the crisis and read about the real struggles people are facing. I hope that by helping sharing Hanan and Shahed’s story more people will be motivated to take action and support
However, this goal is difficult due to the fact that so many there are so many refugees the healthcare systems in host countries are overburdened and short on funding. For example, in Lebanon who hosts over 1 million refugees, is facing a funding shortfall close to 25%, which means that more costs will fall on the shoulders of refugees. In October 2015, the UNHCR warned that over 10,000 people will not have access to emergency care. Thus, it is clear that the magnitude of this crisis is straining the health services of host countries and refugees are struggling to find access to health …show more content…
For instances, keeping records of patient’s health condition may not reliable, thus doctors must rely on the patients to explain their own diagnosis and medical history. This can be especially complicated if the patient doesn’t speak the same language as the doctor. Furthermore, when the conflict ends many refugees will want to return to Syria, thus healthcare delivery systems will have to be reconstructed. As the war continues more and more people will flee and more refugees will need basic healthcare. The statistics alone are tragic, but when you realize that every refugee has their own story, their own hurdle to overcome, one realizes just how heartbreaking the crisis is. Working with Humanwire gave me the opportunity to learn more about the crisis and read about the real struggles people are facing. I hope that by helping sharing Hanan and Shahed’s story more people will be motivated to take action and support