HOM joins World Humanitarian Day Celebration

During the delivery of message of commitment

 by the different organizations in the Bajau Hall.

Humanitarian Organizations based in Cotabato City converged at Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex (SKCC), ORG Compound last August 19 to celebrate the World Humanitarian Day. The event is highlighted by a photo exhibit, showcasing the resilience of calamity-affected communities and the heroic acts executed by humanitarian organizations.

This year's celebration bears the theme: "Share Humanity".

The event kicked off with a motorcade from the City Plaza to ORG Compound to raise the public's awareness regarding the celebration. It was immediately followed by the opening of photo exhibit at SKCC which will last until August 26, Friday.

Consequently, representatives from each organization convened at the Bajau Hall to express their message of commitment.

Omar John Sinsuat, Executive Director of HOM, stressed "We commit our relentless service to humanity through our health and nutrition activities as well as youth and peacebuilding initiatives". He also expressed gratitude to all their partners for the trust and confidence they give to HOM.

Meanwhile, the Office of the ARMM Regional Governor through Executive Secretary Laisa M. Alamia, also expressed its unwavering support and commitment to all humanitarian workers operating within the region.

"There's a lot of suffering in humanity but less humanity in all of us. That's why I urge everyone of you to continue to be humane, to have compassion, to serve and feel the pain of others due to humanitarian crisis."

Atty. Alamia also assured that the ARMM government will continue to improve its mechanisms of support and response to all cases of humanitarian crisis. She ended her talk by saying, "The best way to look forward is to work together."

According to Muktar Farah, Head of OCHA Sub-Office for Mindanao, there are about 130 million people worldwide needing humanitarian assistance due to calamities. And humanitarian workers play a pivotal role in alleviating the suffering of these people.

"Today is the day we recognize the noble act of one humanity...It is in all of us", he added.

World Humanitarian Day is celebrated annually all around the globe every 19th of August to commemorate and recognize the noble acts of humanitarian workers who selflessly execute humanitarian operations amidst danger and challenges. (OLIVER ESMUNDO, HOM-MINDANAO EXPOSE’)