Over the past three decades, there has been a significant increase in international nongovernmental organizations (INGOs) participating in humanitarian assistance, and thus, an increase in the study of these organizations. In part because of former President George W. Bush's fai…
Sudan has experienced conflict and war since gaining independence from Great Britain in 1956. This thesis will focus on the second civil war that began in 1983 and ended with the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in 2005, and the roles certain non-governmental organiz…
Relief agents and armies at war view humanitarian aid very differently. For providers of assistance, donations are seen as life-sustaining relief for civilians. For fighting factions, however, basic necessities such as food, water and milk may be seen as aid and comfort to the e…
Protectors of public health are targeted for crime worldwide. Declines in infrastructure have lead to loss of respect for authority, culture, and ultimately, life. American private voluntary organizations (PVOs) render humanitarian assistance and provide infrastructure where it …