Today August 19th, 2011 is World Humanitarian Day.  Do you love helping others in need or have an idea that could change the world? You are a humanitarian.

humanitarian is a person who seeks to promote human welfare, also known as a philanthropist. World Humanitarian Day is a day to celebrate people helping people. This day seeks to recognize the sacrifices and contributions of those who work tirelessly to help others in need.

I would like to take this day and this space to thank each and every humanitarian for the work that they do.

A few famous humanitarians:

Mother Teresa

Mahatma Gandhi

Martin Luther King

Nelson Mandela

 

Watch the below video: Extreme Blessing: The Full Story

[bcvideo vid=’847302124001′ pid=’96582452001′ height=’410′ width=’480′]

 

More related features:

Discoveries of a Wanderer

The Inspiration Report

Bolivia Travels

Easy ways to be healthy part 1

Cute animal photo

Inspiration for moving forward

Inspiration and hope from the dolphin

Five ways children inspire us

More from Beliefnet and our partners