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Global Hand: Background story

Global Hand’s development has been spearheaded by "Crossroads Foundation":http://www.crossroads.org.hk, a Hong Kong based non-profit organisation that sits at the nexus between over 1,000 corporations and 2,000 NGOs. It leverages donated freight, corporate expertise and product, and is currently...

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.

R.E.A.C.T. Niger - ARCHIVED

The tragedy of the situation in Niger requires a humanitarian response on a global scale. Through Global Hand, you can play a part in that response.

Mine victims benefit from the enthusiasm of football fans during EURO 2008

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) collaborated with the Red Cross in a novel fundraising campaign during EURO 2008.

Toyota joins Audubon in conservation corporate-NGO partnership

The Audubon Society, a US based environmental conservation group, received its largest grant ever, $20 million, from Toyota, to fund conservation projects, train environmental leaders and boost volunteerism.

Arup formed a long-term partnership with WaterAid to support goals for clean water and effective sanitation

Arup has agreed a long-term partnership agreement with WaterAid to undertake a series of activities around the world. This partnership aims at providing Arup staff with opportunities to be involved in activities such as fundraising, community awareness campaigns as well as actual project work,...

PHS Waterlogic supports WaterAid's 'Drink More Water' campaign

In 2006 PHS Waterlogic entered its second year of support for WaterAid, this time focusing on WaterAid's 'Drink More Water' campaign - which will raise money to support the charity's vital work overseas by engaging UK workers in fund-raising activities and encouraging them to drink more water. ...

Environmental Defense and DuPont partner to address Nanotech Risks

In September 2005, Environmental Defense Fund and DuPont entered into a partnership and have since been working together to develop a nanotechnology risk framework for the responsible development, production, use and disposal of nano-scale materials.

Telephone usage

" There are more than 600 million telephone lines today, yet almost half the world's population has never made a phone call."

Americans waste almost 25% of all the food produced in the U.S each year

“According to the USDA, Americans waste almost 25% of all the food produced in the U.S each year.”

United Kingdom Humanitarian Customs Regulations

This informations was submitted in response to a questionnaire distributed by Global Hand regarding humanitarian customs information for importing humanitarian aid into the United Kingdom.

Information on European Union (EU) Funding

This resource on the EU website provides information on what funding is available from the EU.

efundraising

efundraising an online donation service set up by the Charities Aid Foundation International (CAF). CAF has a vision for a world in which global giving in a commited and effective way is a recognised part of every day life. efundraising provides information from CAF on raising funds online via the...

Computer Aid International - Directory

Computer Aid International recycles unwanted computers from the UK for use in schools and community organisations in developing countries. Their website provides a directory of useful links related to computer donations.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) - A pictorial history

This website shows more than 50 turbulent years in pictures – UNHCR’s role in refugee crises and the struggle for survival of one of the world’s most vulnerable groups.

Central Africa Customs and Tariff Information

This is a website which provides basic customs and tariff information for all countries included in the “French zone” of north and central Africa -- follow the links for customs information under “Afrique Centrale” or “CEMAC” (Communaute Economique et Monitaire de l'Afrique Centrale). Articles and...

Arab.Net

Arab.Net, an online resource covering countries in the Middle East and North Africa, offers information includes history, geography, culture, government, tour guides and business facts. There are also links to country-oriented websites.

Yahoo Currency Converter

The Yahoo Currency Converter resource website allows the user to convert from any major currency to any other.

European Commission Customs & Taxation Union

The European Commission Customs and Taxation Union provides customs and taxation information in respect of EU member states, candidate countries who are in the process of joining the EU, other European states and territories, and over 45 other countries. This website also provides links to...