A humanitarian worker from Doctors Without Borders expressed their exhaustion and the need for a change in the world after years of witnessing suffering in conflict zones. The individual highlighted the collective fatigue of all humanitarian workers, doctors, nurses, and midwives who have been on the front lines helping despite general indifference.
The worker described their desire for a world where they could finally find peace with their family and friends, away from the constant violence they have witnessed. They spoke about the importance of a world where children can grow up in peace and where medical staff do not have to struggle just to survive instead of healing. Throughout their 10 years of experience with Doctors Without Borders in various crises, they emphasized the lasting impact of humanitarian work, even when it seemed like a drop in the ocean.
The humanitarian worker shared the stories of people they could not save and of children whose lives were cut short by armed conflicts. They talked about the shattered dreams of families torn apart by violence and the need for the world to stop forcing humanitarian workers to operate in war zones. Despite physical and emotional exhaustion, they expressed their determination to move forward, providing aid amidst despair.
The individual described the consequences of constant displacement in their personal life, marked by the loss of their home and the feeling of peace. Through their experiences in multiple countries affected by crises, including Syria, South Sudan, Ukraine, Iraq, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Lebanon, they highlighted the challenges of providing humanitarian assistance in an environment of political conflict and disasters. Despite the difficulties, they found inspiration in acts of resilience and gratitude, remembering that there is still hope in the darkness.
The worker from Doctors Without Borders shared the emotional burden of the psychosocial trauma they experience, both in the people they help and in themselves. They highlighted the common desire of people affected by crises not only to receive assistance but to regain a peaceful life. Through their memories of humanitarian work and the struggle to maintain hope for a peaceful future, they expressed their exhaustion but also their determination to keep going despite everything.