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Social MDGs

The most popular way to communicate and share information online is through social media websites like Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube. Now citizens around the world have the ability to rally around an issue and collectively make a difference

Lonely Planet Destinations

Lonely Planet Destinations is famous for its travel book series. This website has a country-by-country travel guide which gives essential information for travellers, such as a basic introduction to the country, useful facts, advice on when to go, and internal and international travel information.

History in the News: The Middle East

Operated by the History Department of the University at Albany (State University of New York), the site provides comprehensive links for the study of the Middle East. Along with general resources, the website has categorised sections on history, culture, society, religion, economics, politics, maps...

Rough Guides

Rough Guides is based on a series of travel books that offer cultural and historical information about countries around the world. Their trend is to offer opinionated recommendations about things to do, places to go, local music and food. The website also has guides to music genre, and an online...

Optimizing your website: what every small business should know

Expertise.com has written a document to guide small business owners to optimize their online presence. In the current business environment, having a website is a necessity for entrepreneurs, small businesses, home based businesses, and anybody selling products or services. Regardless of what...

R.E.A.C.T. Myanmar (Burma)

Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar on 2 and 3 May 2008 leaving around 140,000 people dead or missing. More than 2.4 million people were severely affected. Global Hand sees the ongoing need and is committed to playing our part, even after the initial response has slowed down.

R.E.A.C.T. Haiti Earthquake

On January 12th, an earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale struck 17km south-west of Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince. Tens of thousands are feared dead, many more are injured, and unknown numbers are still buried under the rubble. The entire capital appears damaged or destroyed, including...

R.E.A.C.T. Asia Pacific Disasters

In September and October of 2009, Asia Pacific was struck by a series of natural disasters. Samoa was hit with an earthquake followed by a tsunami. Indonesia suffered two earthquakes near Padang. Typhoons Ketsana and Parma affected the Philippines and Vietnam. These situations require coordinated...

R.E.A.C.T. D.R. Congo

Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo has led to mass displacement of civilians following the latest outbreak of violence in the eastern part of the country. More than 250,000 people are displaced, in addition to the one million who were already affected.

R.E.A.C.T. China Earthquake

On 12th May, 2008, a huge earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale hit China's Sichuan province. More than 69,000 people were killed and an estimated 5.36 million buildings collapsed. The needs are ongoing and Global Hand is committed to playing its part in keeping this crisis before our...

R.E.A.C.T. Indonesian Earthquake

Thousands were killed in Indonesia as a result of the earthquake which struck central Java. Thousands more were made homeless. Relief and reconstruction efforts are underway and ongoing assistance will be needed.

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...

How your community group can help

Guidelines for community groups offering assistance to charity organisations.

R.E.A.C.T. Peru Earthquake

An earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale hit the central south coast of Peru on Wednesday, August 15th, 2007 at 6:40 p.m. With its epicentre 167 km south west of Lima, the earthquake has caused major devastation in the region. Hundreds have been killed and injured. More than 85,000 people...

R.E.A.C.T. South Asian Earthquake

The October 2005 earthquake in South Asia was the strongest in that region for 100 years. A massive global effort is needed to help with the recovery and rebuilding process. You can help!

Funders Online

Funders Online, a website operated from the European Foundation Centre, provides a directory specialised in indexing independent European funder websites and main fields of activity. The website also provides access to philanthropic information and resources available on the Internet.

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...

Official Web Site Locator for the United Nations System of Organisations,

Official Web Site Locator for the United Nations System of Organisations is a website that serves as a portal to websites of the United Nations and its funds, programmes, and specialised agencies. The site also includes the latest news from the UN News Service, links to the UN Information Centres...

Iraq Information

Iraq Information website is maintained by Eldis, one of a family of knowledge services from the Institute of Development Studies in Sussex (UK), and contains a country profile on Iraq. The website has sections on maps, government bodies listing, poverty, trade, economics, aid and food security.

Magic Bank Case Studies A-Z Index

The MAGIC website is UNICEF's (United Nations Children's Fund) response to the Oslo Challenge of 1999, which called on media professionals, educators, governments, organisations, parents, children and young people themselves to recognise the enormous potential of media to make the world a better...