An inside look at the lives of humanitarian workers who sacrifice everything
to serve the most at risk people groups on earth.
HUMANITARIAN is a film series in development.
This series aims to cover the toughest global crises and natural disasters facing our world today through the unique and personal lens of humanitarian workers on the ground.
Below is the trailer for the first film in the series, featuring Humanitarian workers in Jordan, working on the Syrian border.
TRAILER
THE STORY
As our world becomes increasingly globalized, we need to search for ways to be informed and connected to those with different backgrounds than our own.
There is also a profound frustration from the humanitarian community about the portrayal of international crises in the media.
Utilizing our rare and exclusive access through existing relationships, we will capture a story that has never been told from the humanitarian worker’s POV.
They are an emotional bridge by which viewers can connect to current global crises that feel distant and complex.
Often viewed as selfless and simply better than the rest of us, the intentions and motivations of those who choose risk and service over comfort and security are often surprising and nuanced.
In light of growing cynicism for aid work effectiveness, media coverage, and political agendas, our goal is to portray an honest look at the complexities of humanitarian response work.
By telling the stories of the ones on the ground helping to clean up the seemingly endless fallout of natural disasters, conflicts, war and epidemics; we choose to keep hope at the center and share a truly unique perspective on what it means to be human.
“For the millions of people caught in conflict, struggling to find food, water and safe shelter;
who have been driven from their homes with little hope of return, whose schools have been bombed; and who await life-saving medical care -
we cannot afford to fail.”
António Guterres, UN Secretary-General, 2017
WHERE WE WANT TO GO
Our proof of concept is just scratching the surface of where we want to take this film series. We want to go deeper into the lives of humanitarian workers for a more intimate and raw perspective. This requires getting closer to center of the crises, providing a rare look at what “on-the-ground” means. There are a wide variety of perspectives and locations (DRC, Sudan, Bangladesh, Yemen, Ethiopia, Venezuela) we want to feature, ensuring reach and distribution of these stories.
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PROOF OF CONCEPT FILM
In June of 2018, we shot a proof of concept film with Jordanian Humanitarian workers who have been responding to the Syrian Refugee Crisis since it started in 2011. From welcoming the first refugees crossing into the camps, to developing long-term programs within host communities to support families, to delivering aid on the Syrian borders, we were able to capture a personal glimpse into their lives and perspectives while providing high level context to the crisis.
THE FACTS
Globally as of 2018, it is estimated that there are 135.3 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. The goal is to reach 97.9 million people in 2018 with assistance, but funding is still 44% unmet.
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There are 13.1 million people in need inside Syria and 6.6 million Syrian refugees in neighboring countries.
The war in Yemen has caused a man-made famine with 18 million people lacking food security and facing multiple cholera outbreaks and ongoing violence.
The numbers of refugees and IDP’s from Burundi, DRC and South Sudan continues to grow as well as the Rohingya refugees who are fleeing Myanmar to Bangladesh.
The Sahel and Horn of Africa face an ongoing battle against drought, malnutrition and famine caused by climate change and conflict.
Violence and conflict are increasing the number of refugees and displaced peoples fleeing their homes in South and Central America.
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Though data is limited, it is estimated that there are only 300,000+ humanitarian workers in the field (not including volunteers).
With the global need greater than ever, humanitarian workers face extended periods of time exposed to traumatic events, danger, long working hours and stress, often resulting in depression, anxiety and burnout