By showing policymakers the reality of life in refugee camps and slums,the UN hopes pledges for humanitarian aid will riseVirtual reality videos that allow viewers to take an immersive 360-degree tour of refugee camps and casual settlements are being touted as “the ultimate empathy (sensitivity to another's feelings as if they were one's own) machines” that could persuade policymakers and donors to pledge more humanitarian relief.
The UN distributed smartphones and headsets to diplomats and global decision-makers at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January, allowing them to see the harsh realities of life in places that desperately need food, or water,shelter and other fundamental services.
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Source: theguardian.com