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We all know that war and famine still plagues a large portion of the globe, but most people feel there's not much they can do about it, short of throwing money at the problem. In the case of Ed Artis, Jim Laws and Walt Ratterman, however, they actually travel into some of the most dangerous parts of the world to help people directly. Artis, Laws and Ratterman --a retired army medic, a doctor, and a renewable energy expert, respectively-- risk their own lives to make sure people get the help they need.

Since 1995, the three men have worked under the name Knightsbridge International, a humanitarian aid organization that seeks to help people without concern for political or religious views. Artis, who, based on his interviews in this documentary, isn't above a lot of casual swearing, had a few choice words for missionaries who want to piggyback religious proselytizing onto supposed humanitarian efforts.

"Beyond the Call" airs tonight at 10pm on some PBS stations. It is equal parts devastating and uplifting to know people are still suffering in the world, but that there are also people who actually want to leave the comforts of home and do something about it.