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Is Global Hand disaster or development specific?

Global Hand targets both. That strategy of targeting both is deliberate because, often, offers unsuitable for one audience can be better suited to the other. In post disaster scenarios, for example, suggested responses from corporations or community groups may be better suited if directed to...

What is Global Hand?

You can also view this page in German. Diese Seite ist auch auf Deutsch verfügbar. Global Hand is an online matching service: a non-profit brokerage facilitating public/private partnership. It brings together people who want to address global issues: for-profit...

Standards and guidelines development

One form of responsible business concerns guidelines and best practice. _For example, in the construction industry, building codes are under current discussion in relation to natural disasters. Earthquake, hurricane and other disaster damage sees far more deaths in areas where structures are built...

Why Global Hand?

You can also view this page in German. Diese Seite ist auch auf Deutsch verfügbar. Global Hand is a matching service: a non-profit brokerage facilitating public/ private partnership. Although today’s world sees many parties wishing to respond to global issues, the...

Which organisations refer corporate provision to Global Hand?

One way Global Hand serves is by acting as a referral point. NGOs and UN agencies who normally prefer financial donations therefore refer other contributors directly to Global Hand. Some of the organisations referring to Global Hand include: * BITC (Business in the Community, UK) * British Red...

Provision of goods

Donated goods can bring great assistance to NGOs if wisely placed, with consideration to shelf life, cultural sensitivity, environmental appropriateness and impact on local manufacture in struggling economies. Rightly placed product can free up funding for other crucial purposes. It can also see...

How can I profile my organisation?

You can also view this page in French. Comment puis-je présenter mon organisation ? You can profile your organisation by going to the 'My profile' link on the top right of the screen and then click the 'Edit organisation profile' button. By listing a profile of your...