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Humanitarian acts come in all forms. Its major purpose is to help people both locally and internationally. Human history is filled with injustices, wars, famine, and other countless tragedies. Humanitarian writers have played a very vital role.
During these hard times, the human spirit is truly tested. Fortunately, these tragedies produced some of the greatest humanitarians who ever lived. These great personalities are concerned with human welfare and promote it to the next level.
Many of us dreamt to give a better life to humans during these hard times but only a few chose to act on those dreams. They choose their paths at great personal cost because they believed mankind deserved better.
Here is the list of best humanitarian writers that influenced many people to do good for humanity. So look at their work and get motivated to do better in life.
Best Humanitarian Writers
Many authors invest their time in writing romance novels and books. But only a few of them change the pattern and use their writing talent to benefit humanity. Have a look at their efforts.
1. Nora Roberts
Nora is a famous American author. She wrote more than 225 romantic novels. Nora was the first female author to be inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame. But when she was not involved in writing romantic novels, she became the leader in humanitarian efforts.
She established an organization called the Nora Roberts Foundation. This organization focuses on improving literacy and arts, helping needy kids, and other humanitarian works both locally and internationally.
Her foundation has donated funds to different organizations like Habitat for Humanity and the Cousteau Society. In addition to that, this foundation donates funds annually to help the nonprofit rebuild homes and communities successfully.
Collectively her foundation has donated more than $3 million to humanitarian causes, making her one of the most humanitarian writers ever.
2. Jonathan and Faye Kellerman
Jonathan Keller is a novelist, psychologist, and award-winning author. He is famous for his mystery novels featuring the character Alex Delaware. His wife Faye Kellerman is also a well-known novel writer.
The couple has donated more than $627 thousand to humanitarian efforts that they have earned from writing. Each year, the couple grants funds to organizations combating child cruelty, illiteracy, and poverty.
Jonathan and Faye started a Foundation in 1996. This foundation has allowed thousands of people to help needy people and make the World a better place. Many of their grants have gone to children’s hospitals and Jewish organizations.
In addition, a lot of grants are given to organizations that look forward to defeating international issues. Although both writers are famous for their suspense and mystery novels. But there is no mystery in what they can do to make the world a better place.
3. John Grisham
John Ray Grisham Jr. is a famous lawyer, novelist, and former member of the 7th district of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He was well-known for his legal thrillers. He uses his writing earnings to contribute to poverty-reduction efforts.
These contributions make him one of the best humanitarian writers of his time. Currently, he supports the organization called Ubuntu Africa which works under the philosophy that “I am what I am because we are who we all are”.
4. James Patterson
The last writer on this list is James Brendan Patterson. He is an American author known for his thrillers, romance, and non-fiction novels. James has written dozens of mystery, crime, and young adult novels.
Some of his famous works are Michael Bennett, Alex Cross, Witch and Wizard, Women’ Murder Club, Maximum ride, NYPD Red, and Daniel X. When James is not writing, he uses his writing earnings wisely to support organizations that work to feed the children.
James Patterson has donated up to $1.75 million to literacy programs worldwide in partnership with the Scholastic Reading Club.
Wrapping It All Up!!!
All these authors have taken benefit of their accomplishments to help needy people to live their life peacefully. They have earned the title of humanitarian writer. Plus their organization is still working hard to help the people who are struggling hard to make a good living.
These organizations also handle different human issues like poverty, homelessness, and illiteracy. Their efforts motivate us to help needy people from our earnings so that we can make the world a better place.