Harry Goldhagen 
Olha Kartashova is a humanitarian worker in frontline Kherson whose mother was killed by shrapnel while they walked to work together. Despite her own wounds and grief, Olha continues helping vulnerable civilians — inspired by her mother’s lifelong example of service. From UN OCHA.
As a young medic, Dr Delors Mabout didn’t imagine he’d work with displaced people in conflict zones. But seeing the extent of the need, he “couldn’t remain idle”. From Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
Syrian American ophthalmologists are banding together to improve pediatric tests for retinopathy of prematurity. From Think Global Health.
Direct Relief field medic packs, filled with triage care items, are equipping first responders caring for unhoused people, especially vulnerable after recent flooding.
In northeast Nigeria, where access to maternal healthcare remains limited, many women still give birth at home, often at great risk. In Muna, a 24/7 maternal health service supported by ALIMA is changing this reality – providing safe deliveries, reducing complications, and saving lives.