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China Humanitarian Customs Regulations

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

Cook Islands humanitarian customs regulations

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

Importing, exporting and EC trade

This document contains information, mainly for commercial use, on import and export systems in the European Union (EU). It may be useful for humanitarian shipments, as it lists customs procedures and contacts details for customs authorities. Commercial regulations are applicable to humanitarian...

Improved Funding Offering - January, 2004

Funding continues to remain the big issue for many of us as we look to the year ahead. So Global Hand has continued research, digging out further names of organisations that specialise in funding activities in the humanitarian arena.

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!

Wrong aid destroys jobs - February, 2003

We’re supposed to help, not hurt those we serve. But inappropriate humanitarian product can see factories closed and unemployment increased.

Humanitarian Customs Information - November, 2003

Global Hand's customs guide for humanitarian aid, listing over 130 countries, with the balance under research.

R.E.A.C.T. Tajikistan

Abnormally cold weather conditions in Tajikistan, causing heavy snowfall and frozen rivers, have damaged water and electrical supply systems and isolated mountain villages. Snowfall in December 2007 was 245% above the historical average for the month. Temperatures of between -8°C and -25°C since...

South Asia: Earthquake & Tsunami Dec 2004 Information Resources - ARCHIVED

Last updated: Wednesday, 06 July, 2005 *Reliefweb - South Asia: Earthquake & Tsunami Dec 2004* "http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/dbc.nsf/doc108?OpenForm&emid=TS-2004-000147-LKA&rc=3":http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/dbc.nsf/doc108?OpenForm&emid=TS-2004-000147-LKA&rc=3 ReliefWeb is an...

Botswana humanitarian customs regulations

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

Belgium Humanitarian Customs Regulations

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

Kuwait Humanitarian Customs Regulations

This document was researched by Global Hand regarding humanitarian customs information.

Cape Verde 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 Cape Verde.

Nepal Humanitarian Customs Regulations

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

Relief Web

ReliefWeb was launched in October 1996 by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). ReliefWeb is a comprehensive source of information (including documents, maps and agency contact details) on humanitarian emergencies and disasters. It provides timely, reliable and relevant...

UNOCHA Customs Directory - Congo

UNOCHA provides regulations detailing how to obtain tax exemption when importing to Congo, and also lists contact details of the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Plan of Congo for further information. The relevant regulations are part of the Customs Act of UDEAC (Central African Customs Economic...

Directory of Iranian NGOs

This document is a directory listing NGOs in Iran. Provided by UNODC, the directory includes the address, phone no., contact person, areas of activity and other information about individual NGOs.

The Case for Business to Undertake Disaster Risk Reduction Activities

Recognizing the challenge of private sector involvement on DRR activities, UNISDR, the World Economic Forum, and the World Bank, with funding support from GFDRR, have launched an effort to document working models and build strategies for promoting the private sector as an integral element of risk...

Global Hand Website in Russian - January, 2007

We are delighted that 2007 finds us launching a Russian version of Global Hand.

Ells Culver, a Diplomat for the Poor - August, 2005

We have grieved deeply to hear about the death of Ells Culver, a Charter Member of Global Hand.