In these chaotic times, we hear about situations happening all over the world and may feel disconnected from the people and communities impacted. This course offers a first-hand look into how humanitarian work, while challenging, offers so many opportunities for joy in helping to bring about comfort for our most vulnerable populations. The instructor offers decades of experience working and volunteering all over the globe. Follow along with her through the sharing of personal experiences living with remote indigenous tribes in the rain forests of Madagascar (Peace Corps) to the front lines of Afghanistan (Doctors Without Borders) and into refugee camps of over a million inhabitants within Bangladesh and Lebanon. The instructor’s hope and objective of the course is a deeper understanding of the resilience of these populations, along with empathy and respect for their courage against extreme odds. Course content will include open discussion and ample time for questions during each session.
NOTE: Two sections of this course are being offered at the same day/time as a hybrid: one on Zoom and one in-person. Please register for and attend either the online or in-person section.