Norwegian Humanitarian and Missionary Heritage NAC-83

Perhaps it is because of their restless wanderlust spirit held over from Viking times, but the Norwegians have been known for their humanitarian efforts since the 1800s. Part of it was born from the Haugen movement, a spiritual revival among Norwegians during that period. (See article 18.) It triggered concern for humankind's spiritual state. But one must also include the emergence of their national identity and the great migration to America. For these reasons, the Norwegians were again on the world scene starting in the 19th century and have never left it. Moreover, with its oil wealth, Norway has taken a leadership role in humanitarian efforts by helping other nations economically to ensure world peace. In 2015, Norway spent the second largest percentage of its gross national product among the world's countries providing developmental aid to third-world nations.

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