Visit The Hospital This World Humanitarian Day

World Humanitarian Day is an occasion in which all people release their inner philanthropist. You may be wondering how you could possibly contribute to a grand occasion such as this. One recommendation is to simply console someone who is ailing from an illness in a hospital. People must understand the extent of an illness does not simply affect a person’s physical well being. An illness permeates every facet of a person’s being, including their outlook, their psychological and emotional state, their social behavior, and their stress levels, as well. Before you fully grapple the effects of physical illness, first begin to understand how a hospitalized individual might feel.

Why People Need Your Company

When people are hospitalized, they often experience a tremendous amount of fear and anxiety. Sometimes, the cold ,sterile surroundings leave them devoid of comfort, even plaguing them with fears about their own mortality. With this said, anxiety is one of the most unsettling emotions that a hospitalized individual can feel. Aside from this, they are often ridden with fear regarding the prognosis of whatever condition they are suffering from. If they are terminally ill, they recognize the impermanence of life, as well as their own impending mortality. With this said, they are most likely filled with a high level of fear in such cases. Even if a particular condition has a favorable prognosis, fear is still very common.

Another reason why comforting someone is a great deed is because humans are wired to be social beings. The mere presence and conversation of another person can significantly reduce stress and cortisol levels, overall. Sometimes, this can even improve their overall condition. A positive outlook and a stress free existence can actually bolster one’s immune response, contribute to recovery from an illness, fortify the body’s healing responses, and extend the lifespan, as well. Stress has been associated with heart disease, hypertension, and other conditions. Stress can even exacerbate the presence of a disease, as well.

If you and a hospitalized person have the same religious values happen to convene, then you can provide them with additional sources of comfort while they are bedridden. For example, spirituality has been shown to markedly improve an individual’s condition when they are hospitalized or ill. This is because spiritual values have been known to increase inner peace, reduce stress and substantially enhance a person’s perception of their illness or the future. Therefore, you have the option of sharing spiritual inspiration with those that you choose to visit. Sometimes, a person may find it difficult to gain perspective on their illness when they are in this position.

Friendship and networking is especially important for the elderly community. People who age generally arrow their social circles, and this ultimately impacts their health. This is just one of many important reasons why you should visit them.

To learn more about such stress, visit this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stress_(psychological)#Stress_management

What You Can Do You Uplift Someone

So, what can you singlehandedly do this World Humanitarian Day to simply lift someone’s spirits? You can visit a hospital and do something as simple as having a small conversation with a lonely individual. Some hospitalized individuals do not receive visitors at all, and you would be surprised by how much they would appreciate this type of gesture.

You may consider surprising them with a special gift, whether this a magazine, chocolates, or a bouquet of flowers. If someone feels isolated in their hospital room, this can work wonders for their overall mood.

Show up and share a word of inspiration with them. Whether you have an excerpt from your favorite motivational speaker, or a personal life experience, relating to others can be the perfect escape from a burdensome life situation. Give them an ounce of hope and you can dramatically improve their condition.

A sense of humor is an indispensable in any life situation. A great laugh is the best panacea for psychological distress, and sharing your comedic talent with a hospitalized person is a remarkable display of humanitarianism.

Perhaps you may choose to spread happiness to more than one person this World Humanitarian Day. Hospitalized children are in great need of uplifting and humorous role models who can put a smile on their face. If their parents consent to it, pair your visit with a few gifts, including coloring books, toys, and a variety of other fun gadgets that may uplift an ill child’s spirits.

Of course, your efforts need not be limited to the ill population in the hospital. Sometimes, the relatives and onlookers of their sick relatives are just as agonized than the person being hospitalized.

About Homelessness

Homelessness is an issue that permeates all age groups, ethnic groups and denominations. Homelessness has long proven itself to be an elusive issue, with few discernible solutions in sight. While various government programs have been allocated to alleviate the burdens of the homeless population, the issue still persists in prolific numbers, and there are a multitude of reasons for this. World Humanitarian Day is a critical occasion that allows people to display their inner philanthropist and spread kindness to the world around them. One day, you will possess the financial wherewithal to impact the homeless community in more magnanimous ways. However, you need not donate an entire mansion in order to change someone’s life. It should be noted that the issue of homelessness requires a multidimensional approach, and the homeless population itself must proactively partake in these efforts. However, the purpose of this day is simple, to express the boundless potential of a single gesture. Essentially, one small act of kindness can change the life of one, and perpetuate a chain of kindness to many others.   But, before you proceed, it is critical to familiarize yourself with the facts about the homeless population first.

The Facts

Firstly, homelessness afflicts more than mere adult populations. It also subjects children, teenagers, and elderly people to the bane poverty, as well. Regrettably, a surprising 39% of all homeless individuals are youth under the age of 18. Furthermore, 75% of these individuals engage in substance abuse. 5000 of these people die annually because they lose their lives while they are living the homeless life, through suicide, drugs, or attacks. In terms of the homeless population, a large segment happens to consist of families with children in them. Many homeless people, including children, are turned away by homeless shelters because they cannot accommodate them with their limited space. This is very alarming, and obviously, more significant strides must be undertaken to remedy this ailing issue. A number of different factors contribute to homelessness, including poverty, unemployment, drug and alcohol addiction, domestic violence, insufficient health care, and mental illness. It has been projected that approximately ⅓ of all homeless individuals suffer from some form of mental illness. Many such mental diseases debilitate them, and impair their capacity to hold normal jobs, which ultimately culminates to homelessness. Mental illness complicates the issue because treatment must ultimately be a voluntary measure. Based on the aforementioned information, you may feel overwhelmed or insignificant in the scheme of aiding the homeless population. But, with this said, there is one simple thing you can do, and the significance of this will be detailed later on. It may seem silly or inconsequential at first, but the implications are vast.

Helping a Homeless Person on World Humanitarian Day

What can you do on this special day? You can prepare a sandwich for a homeless individual. Before you scoff at this idea, just consider it for one second. Make a nutritious, hearty sandwich for a homeless person, and present it to them. Ensure that this individual is not allergic to the ingredients, present it in a beautiful wrapping or bag, and offer it to them with the assurance that it was done out of the kindness of your heart. Read on to discover the larger implications of making such a gesture.

The Implications

Something as mundane as a sandwich might restore an individual’s hope and compel them to believe that there is good remaining in the world. You may completely alter a homeless individual’s outlook, and perhaps, motivate them to make strides to alter their circumstances. Imagine if everyone decided to participate in these efforts, and every homeless person received a sandwich. The effect would be too grand to encapsulate in words. But, not only this, there would be a change in awareness and in mentality throughout the nation. There would be a burgeoning sense of consciousness of the ostracized homeless community and people would engage in greater efforts to create the much needed change around them. A simple sandwich donation could be a precursor to more extensive efforts to remedy the homelessness issue. For example, after giving a sandwich, and seeing an individual light up, you may instead decide to take this one step further. This may ignite a passion with you to further aid this community that is so divested of resources, food and emotional support. It is critical to note that homelessness is not merely an issue of monetary lack. Many such people feel socially marginalized, isolated and depressed, as well. With this said, a simple gesture can make all the difference. For more information about homelessness, visit this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homelessness#Assistance_and_resources

Helping A New Mum This World Humanitarian Day

Motherhood is a glorious, invaluable time in one’s life. It imparts a new life into the caring hands of an eager mother. And while motherhood signals the entryway into a new realm of financial, emotional and parental responsibility, the undiluted beauty of a new life cannot be scathed by these burdensome responsibilities. With that said, every new mother could use some assistance and the warmth of a selfless humanitarian.

On this special day, people often centralize their efforts in a number of areas, including homelessness, underprivileged children, etc. However, even the financially well off and able bodied individuals of the population may need a helping hand, and a simple, innocent gesture of happiness to brighten their day. Read below to discover the 10 primary reasons that you should cook a meal for a new mum this World Humanitarian Day.

10 Reasons

#1: New mothers are often plagued with high financial responsibilities, time constraints, work related stress, relationship issues, as well as psychological and emotional changes. Because they must accommodate the nutritional and medical needs of their new baby, they may resort to consuming unhealthy are carb-filled staple foods with little nutritional value. But guess what. With a small culinary touch of your own, you can easily turn her desire for a nutritional, appetizing, gourmet meal into a tangible reality. Trust me, this will be a great diversion from the quick, convenient snacks that occupy her eating habits.

#2: Some women experience a notable change in their physiques, which can prove exacting and disconcerting for some. The cumbersome efforts that they must take in order to regain their initial feminine appeal can burden them mentally and exact a tremendous toll on their self-esteem. Think of this day as an opportunity to pamper and spoil a new mother. This will make her feel validated and valued beyond measure. It will teach her that she can be treated with a great deal of respect and courtesy, even if she is struggling to achieve her fitness goals at the moment. You can help her find a source of inner beauty that is indispensable.

#3 Furthermore, it should be noted that many women find it difficult to curtail their cravings, even after pregnancy. As their body restores its initial hormonal balance, they experience marked changes in both their cravings and their eating habits, as well. Remember, when they were pregnant, they were initially eating for two, which implies that they will experience some food disturbances. For this reason, many mums will benefit from this occasion. You can show them that they can satiate their desire for tasty cuisine in a healthy manner.

#4 And of course, some women are so preoccupied with the newfound responsibility of motherhood that they find it difficult to prepare nutritious meals for themselves, and resort to consuming fast food instead. This will grant an ordinary mother a much deserved break from the exacting load of her every day stresses.

#5 By simply cooking a meal for a new mum, you can dissolve feelings of stress, a put a smile on her face. After pregnancy, some women experience mood disturbances, and some form of postpartum depression. A simple gesture such as this could give her a much deserved flurry of happiness that she will never forget. For more information on this trend of postpartum depression, visit this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postpartum_depression

#6 By participating in this campaign you will induce a chain reaction of altruism. This new mum might feel so inspired by your gesture that she will do the same for new mums the following World Humanitarian Day.

#7 Postpartum health is absolutely essential, and cooking a meal for a new mum can be the perfect start to a nutrient rich, post-baby diet.

#8 Give this World Humanitarian Day because it is fun! The benefits will not be limited exclusively to the mum, but it will affect you, as well. Hopefully, this occasion will solidify the belief that giving is more than mere monetary generosity and sometimes, an authentic expression of kindness, such as this, is all that you need to brighten someone’s day. This day will give you the opportunity to truly invest yourself in our passion in this profoundly important occasion.

#9 The final reason that you should participate in this activity is that it will make you happier. Psychology studies have proven that when you engage in philanthropic behavior, it actually increases your serotonin levels. You can become a much happier person by simply disseminating the wealth of your kindness for new mums.

Helping the Elderly

What does World Humanitarian Day mean for you? For some people, it equates to a charitable act of giving. For others, this day is more profoundly personal in nature and more weighty in significance than money could ever convey. The simple act of forging a pure, kind human connection can be the most invaluable gift of all. On this day, we encourage you to visit an elderly person and illuminate their day with a selfless act of philanthropy. Read below to discover the reasons why you should participate in this.

Why You Should Participate

Did you know that human networks and social behavior can actually extend an individual’s lifespan and avert the possibility of illness? That’s right. Many individuals in the elderly population are in dire need of human connection. As we age, our social circle’s gradually begin to wane, until our social life has dissipated entirely (for some, not all). Many elderly individuals are highly social people who frequently engage in community activities. However, there are others, for one reason or another, who rarely engage in activity social activity.

Generally, an elderly person’s social circle decreases for a few primary reasons. Sometimes, they have experienced the loss of a spouse. Over time, that spouse may have become their primary source of socializing, leaving them devoid of anyone to talk to after that person passes away. Another reason why an individual’s social circle may decrease is because their physical state leaves them incapable of traveling great distances or actively participating in the community. And of course, some individuals may be not receive visits from their loved one’s because of physical or emotional distance. With this said you can truly do an elderly person a great benefit by simply visiting them. Remember, isolation can plague the human immune system and leave the body weak and lethargic. Social behavior is critical for our physical and emotional health.

Of course, visiting an elderly person can be an enriching experience for you as well. You can learn a great deal about character, history and profound human wisdom by speaking to someone who lived before you. It can shed a new light on your everyday, mundane perspective.

If an elderly individual is particularly stressed or dismayed by their life circumstances, perhaps you can brighten their day with a simple visit to the hospital.

Consider going to a nursing home to entertain a few elderly individuals at once. For example, you may decide to put on a small scale comedy show on their behalf in order to keep them thoroughly entertained. Try hosting a small social event for them free of charge. Or perhaps, a simple musical performance will brighten their day. These are simple and easy ways that you can contribute to the elderly community.

Another simple way that you can help the elderly is by volunteering to help one for an entire day. You may consider conducting their errands, preparing all of their food, or even simply keeping them company for the day. You would be surprised by the level to which this helps them. Furthermore, they will never forget your act of kindness.

Another salient reason why you should participate in this effort is because quite often, the elderly are a forgotten and shunned community with less support than they require. Simply said, they are ostracized from the professional world, and sometimes, from their own families. As noted, a healthy social life is exceedingly important in the context of their physical health.

To learn more about the psychosocial aspects of age, visit this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_age#Psychosocial_aspects

Visiting a Nursing Home

You may decide to take this process one step further, and pay kind visits to elderly individuals in nursing homes. If you should decide to do this, you must proceed carefully. When you visit an elderly person, you may consider discussing music from their earlier days, which is a great way to broach conversation-if you do not know them. Another great method to use is to discuss current events that they may not be aware of. But, as always, be respectful, courteous and a great listener. Express a genuine gratitude for who they are, and display an authentic interest in getting to know them. Furthermore, never prod them with uncomfortable subject matters, and try to adhere to positive subject matters as much as possible.

Simple Ways To Make Them Smile

When you show up to visit this person, present to them a simple gift, such as a gift basket, fruit basket, a magazine, or any otherwise simple gesture of kindness.

The Reality of Bullying

On World Humanitarian Day, a simple gesture can enact a multitude of lifelong changes. Perhaps you are familiar with the following maxim, that a simple smile can brighten someone’s day and remain permanently embedded in their memories for life. Accordingly, the simple act of standing up for a victimized person can produce a life-altering effect. When most people conceptualize the meaning of World Humanitarian Day, they envision contributing to children’s or world hunger foundations, which do in fact require as much generosity and aid as possible. However, we cannot discredit the importance of an insidious trend that has lurked among peers at school campuses, and in work environments, as well. Bullying.

Here are some jolting statistics that signal the need to take decisive action. It is advised that you maintain a lifelong dedication to contravening bullying efforts all around you, not simply on World Humanitarian Day. According to bullying statics, victims of this horrifying trend are 2-9 times more likely to consider suicide, and suicide is the third leading cause of death among youth. In Britain, in particular, half of all suicides among youth populations are attributed to suicide.

So, what exactly is perpetuating this trend? There are a number of factors. Firstly, some victims of bullying feel defenseless, and refrain from informing school administrators and parents about the issue altogether. Furthermore, some teachers reportedly condone these situations by failing to report them to school officials. Of course, parents are often unaware of bullying issues that precipitate on school campuses. Both bullies and bullying victims require counseling to fully remedy the situation.

But, what can you do within the realm of your own individual power? Stand up on behalf of the bullying victim. Why? Continue reading to find out.

Why You Should Stand Up For A Bullying Victim

There are a slew of reasons why you should confront situations that victimize others.

For starters, bullying victims, as noted, incur an increased risk for suicide and experience depression at marked proportions. A single gesture may deter their suicidal tendencies altogether.

Another chiefly important reason that you should defend a bullying victim is because people are collectively influenced by trends and the notion of social proof. Sometimes, a mob mentality may compel otherwise ethical people to engage in egregious actions. In the hypnotizing lull of it all, an entire group of people may follow the lead of a single bully. If you distinguish yourself from the norm and alert them to the sheer inappropriateness of their behavior, then you may discourage the bullies altogether. They require an objective onlooker to intervene and confront the reality of their actions and behaviors altogether.

If you defend a bullying victim, you may compel them to defend themselves in future situations. A single act of kindness, such of this, can radically alter their viewpoint. A bullying victim who defends him or herself is less likely to be victimized on repeated occasions. You can, therefore, serve as an inspiration for courage and bravery. You may even compel them to involve outside figures instead. By empowering them, you can motivate them to readily inform an authority figure or parent to act on their behalf.

How To Go About It

In terms of defending a victimized person this World Humanitarian Day, there is a wrong way and a right way to go about it. Firstly, refrain from physical violence, name calling, derogatory language and yelling, as well. You must express yourself both civilly and assertively.

When you confront these bullies, you must do so with an assertive tone and a confident body posture. Furthermore, do not personalize the confrontation. Emphasize the cruelty of their actions, why their actions are wrong, and why you will not stand for this sort of behavior. Hopefully, once you alert them to the cowardice of their behavior, they will stop victimizing this individual. If they become violent and confrontational, simply walk away.

How You Can Change Their Life

No only can fully predict the multitude of their actions in a single instance, nor can they fully gauge the future impact of their actions. If you embark upon this noble endeavor, you will forever ingrain this memory in the mind of the bullying victim, and change their life indefinitely. This simple gesture will mean more than you can possibly measure with sheer observation. It will equate to feeling loved, valued, and protected by a mysterious act of altruism, something that they will never forget. And better yet, they may feel compelled to help someone in a similar fashion on day.

To learn more about bullying and prevention methods, visit this link: http://www.bullyingstatistics.org/

Assist Someone with Shopping

Even the most inconsequential act can make a difference this World Humanitarian Day. You do not have to make grand strides to achieve world peace within the duration of 24 hours, necessarily. All that you truly have to do is lend a helping hand, and assist someone with their shopping errands. There are a number of reasons why you should embark upon this simple gesture. Every gesture that you make impacts the world in inexplicable ways. Offering shopping assistance can ultimately help children, family, adults and the elderly population, as well. Read below to discover the solid reasoning behind this.

Why You Should Assist With Shopping

#1 There are single parent families that require the extra assistance. If one parent is solely responsible for raising several children, along with working and attending to their children’s school related needs, this will prove mentally taxing for obvious reasons. Many parents have to balance their demanding work schedules with errands and all child related responsibilities. This may be especially difficult for a parent who is forced to undertake so many demands at once. Clearly, the place of importance of shopping assistance is fundamental. Although it will not appease their burdens entirely, it will certainly come to their aid. The time that you allocate to completing their grocery errands equates to more quality time that they can spend with their families.

#2 Some individuals suffer from physical disabilities that prevent them from driving or travelling to the grocery store. With this said, you can be of tremendous aid to anyone who suffers from a disability. The burden of a physical impediment can prove taxing to anyone and the thought of commuting all the way to the local grocery store can often prove too difficult to handle. If you volunteer to help someone with their shopping this World Humanitarian Day, your efforts will not be in vain. You will provide them with much needed nourishment. They will not have to stress about how to obtain their next meal, simply because you were their saving grace.

#3 Some individuals, surprisingly, lack a driver’s license well into adulthood. With this said, travelling can be a cumbersome burden, especially if they live in a crime ridden neighborhood. The thought of walking through precious surrounding can be discouraging. For one day, however you can alleviate their worries and assist them with all of their shopping needs.

#4 If there is a new mum who is in desperate need of help with her shopping errands, you can come to her aid, especially if her spouse is busy handling professional matters at work. Mothers often require a number of different supplies, and they are so occupied with their maternal responsibilities, that shopping is quite the hassle. You can assist them with buying everything they need to have a healthy baby, including diapers, baby food, baby formula and much more.

#5 Sometimes, corporate professionals need the added help of shopping assistance. If someone is too invested in their professional routine, that they cannot run errands, this may necessitate some personal aid. You can be a great help to them on World Humanitarian Day.

#6 You may decide to take shopping efforts one step further. There are segments of the population that suffer from tremendous nutritional deprivation. Although they have shelter of some sort, their nutritional intake is strained because of financial lack. With this said, situations like these can plague an entire family, including children. This is especially common if there is a single parent accommodating the needs of several children all at once. For this reason, in addition to assisting a family with their shopping on this day, you may decide to purchase all of the groceries they also. This is completely voluntary. However, if you have the financial means to do this, you can make a life altering difference. Nutritional deprivation can cause mood disturbances, physical symptoms, developmental issues, poor concentration, weakness, and fatigue. You can provide a wealth of nutritional foods to a needy family by doing their shopping and purchasing all of their much needed groceries.

#7 If you are a nutritional specialist, consider offering food recommendations or your charitable shopping trips. You may decide to purchase a family a number of nutritional foods based on your own personal recommendations. Refrain from buying families unhealthy foods or empty calories. Give them a wealth of knowledge about the health properties of specifically foods, and why they should consume certain foods, as well.