Tag: Near East Relief
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Near East Relief: Pioneers of Compassion in a World at War
Amid World War I and the Armenian Genocide, Near East Relief (NER) mobilized unprecedented global compassion. Founded in 1915, it raised $110 million, aided over one million refugees, and established hundreds of orphanages and schools. NER’s legacy transcends immediate relief, shaping modern humanitarian efforts and inspiring a future rooted in empathy and international solidarity.