Tag Archive: humanitarian

How Climate Change is Exacerbating Asthma for Children in Detroit

September 2, 2025

By Shawn Kaura Climate change is exactly what it sounds like- an ever-changing phenomenon that is ruled both by the wrath of nature as well as of man.... continue reading.

Showing Up Softly: The Humanitarian Heart of Prenatal Partners

August 23, 2025

By Pratiksha Boinapally When I reflect on what it means to be a humanitarian, I don’t picture a sweeping global movement or a dramatic intervention. I picture one person... continue reading.

Healthy Food Prescriptions: How Local Efforts Can Contribute to Humanitarianism

August 19, 2025

By Neha Chava As a medical student in Detroit, I have learned that a community being underserved is not just having a lack of access to affordable healthcare or... continue reading.

A True ‘Celebration of Service’ – Albert Schweitzer Fellowship

May 30, 2024

The Authority Health celebrated the humanitarian service of Claire Hawthorne, a Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine student, and Asiimwe Najjuma, MPH, a recent graduate of the Wayne... continue reading.

“At its core, humanitarianism is seeing a gap in one’s community…”

January 9, 2024

“The youth in the community are a vital resource that must be protected, nourished. and loved.” – Excerpts from Claire Hawthorne’s essay on humanitarianism. CLAIRE HAWTHORNE is a Michigan... continue reading.

Nurturing the Next Generation of Health and Human Service Professionals With Hope in the Future

November 24, 2023

By Dennis Archambault “Hope is a verb with the sleeves rolled up.” This saying gives definition to an otherwise passive ideal. It’s actionable, and arguably a prerequisite for change.... continue reading.