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Guidelines for the Donation of Medications (GNPPLUS)

The Global Network of People living with Aids (GNPPLUS) has produced this document, which lists guidelines for donations of medicines. It refers to legal issues relating to both donors and recipients. It recommends that drugs should appear on the national Essential Drug List, or if no list is...

Travel Guide - August, 2003

Having trouble flying to Botswana? Want to know the dialling code for Peru? Or looking for a visa for Uzbekistan? We can help!

Portugal Humanitarian Customs Regulations

This information was submitted in response to a questionnaire distributed by Global Hand regarding humanitarian customs information. It provides regulations for importing humanitarian aid into Portugal.

Customs laws for Romania

This site provides details on the customs regulations for importing aid into Romania, including essential pre-customs approval from the Regionala “Vamala” department. It lists the documents that are needed for importing aid, goods that are forbidden, and goods that can be imported, but only when...

Australian Guidelines for Drug Donations to Developing Countries

Australian Guidelines for Drug Donations to Developing Countries are based on the international Guidelines for Drug Donations developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 1996. The document lists a set of core principles, and guidelines on selection of drugs, quality and shelf-life of drugs,...

1.12 Transportation (vehicles, bicycles etc.)

Our research has not uncovered enough material for us to prepare draft standards on this topic.

An ounce of prevention: The case for Disaster Risk Management - Oct 2008

One dollar spent in disaster prevention, the experts tell us, is worth four dollars spent in disaster response. Business companies have to find the math compelling...

European Organisations - September, 2003

Are you based in Europe? Working in Europe? Needing European contacts?

A Global Hand for Tsunami Victims - April, 2005

Companies reach out to offer goods to those affected.

Current Offers and Freight Needs - February, 2005

Goods available for Global Hand members.

Verified organisations

Non-profit organisations are accredited with Global Hand after undergoing a process of due diligence and verification.

R.E.A.C.T. Hurricane Katrina - ARCHIVED

Thousands were killed and hundreds of thousands made homeless after Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans and the Gulf Coast of the USA. The huge recovery operation continues.

South Asia: Earthquake & Tsunami Dec 2004 Maps - ARCHIVED

Maps of relevance to the Asia quake/tsunami situation.

Hewlett Packard works with microfinance networks to help scale microfinance

In 2002, Hewlett Packard formed a partnership with a number of microfinance networks (MFIs) and commercial partners working in related areas to explore how technology could be used effectively to help scale microfinance.

Walmart unveils eco-friendly products, mobilizes workforce in partnerships with NGOs

Walmart celebrated global Earth Month by demonstrating its commitment to a greener environment around the world. Walmart will unveil a number of earth friendly products, partner with local governments and NGOs, sponsor community activities and engage its 2.2 million associates worldwide to promote...

Promotora del Comercio Exterior de Costa Rica (PROCOMER)

Promotora del Comercio Exterior de Costa Rica (PROCOMER) website provides general information on importing to Costa Rica. The site has a large index of air freight and shipping companies that transport goods in and out of Costa Rica. Also the site provides up to date information on Costa Rica's...

The Impact of the second-hand clothing trade on developing countries

Supporters of the second-hand clothing (SHC) industry point out that the trade creates employment in the receiving countries (transporting, cleaning, repairing, restyling, etc.). It also provides low-cost clothing for people living in poverty. There are concerns that the trade may be undermining...

World Factbook 2003 - Algeria page

The World Factbook 2003, published by the US government, gives extensive information on countries of the world. It lists facts such as the population, ethnic groups, and literacy rates, as well as providing detailed political, geographical and economic data. In addition it outlines the...

OT Africa Line (OTAL)

OT Africa Line (OTAL), a liner operator, transports cargo from Northern Europe to a range of West African coastal ports from Nouakchott in Mauritania to Soyo in Angola It is now operates under the DELMAS brand.

Alertnet: Iraq page

Disaster relief website with information about Iraq, including facts on the climate, population, language and ethnic groups. Also has a political profile, detailed information on the communication and transportation infrastructure, and human development and economic statistics.