Only 13 years of age, Bilaal Rajan, a formidable fundraising force, has raised $5 million to help people - especially children - around the world. He’s the youngest Ambassador ever for UNICEF, worldwide.

For those not familiar with the term "humanitarian aid", it refers to any undertaking intended to restore basic human rights to unlucky individuals. This aid can take many forms: donations of food or blankets, money given to third-world governments in crisis, or even simply a welcoming hand extended to refugees- more common in Canada than anywhere else. This country has a long track record of humanitarian support, and there are even those reading this who may owe their lives or their presence here to a government program, a non-profit organization or even an individual.