Inside the luggage of a humanitarian worker in pictures

From Aid | The Guardian Tue Aug 19 2014, 10:28:08

What do aid workers pack when assigned on a mission abroad? Heres a few picks from our recent assignment

When humanitarians find themselves in the field, conflict and lack of resources often mean that the contents of their backpacks will be invaluable to getting the job done.

As we mark World Humanitarian Day on Tuesday, we asked our community to share a picture of what they pack when assigned on a mission abroad. Heres a few of our picks:

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