A person helped someone outside of their own culture who was in need, finding the experience impactful. It resulted in the person gaining a new understanding and appreciation for others. The most influential role of a humanitarian professional is one who helps bring awareness to important issues through media, as this can help the most people.

1. Give description of a time when you came out of your own
world (i.e., your own culture or community) to help someone in
need. Explain why this event was impactful to you. Describe the
result. What did you gain from this event? Finally, with the
media piece in mind, describe one role of the humanitarian
professional you consider to be most influential in helping
others and explain why.