Webster Humanitarian Association

The Webster Humanitarian Association (WHA) is a UN registered NGO led by Webster University Geneva students. Being a member of the WHA gives students the opportunity to become involved in issues that they are passionate about, promote human rights and equality and play a small, but important role in shaping a better world. Students in the WHA participate in planning, organising and leading events which spread awareness about specific issues that are relevant to our members in the fields of international humanitarian affairs, refugee and migration, human rights and social justice and natural disaster emergency relief. Members are also given the unique opportunity to participate in field trips to see the direct benefits of their efforts and gain real life experience. Currently we meet every Wednesday for a short meeting during lunch where we discuss current international issues and plan upcoming events. Some of the events we have organised include a refugee simulation, bake sales, trivia nights, basketball tournaments, presentations and conferences. Last year the WHA primarily worked with local refugees from a variety of countries, and traveled to Poland for an educational visit of Auschwitz.