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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...

China Success Stories

China Success Stories features news on Chinese Business Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility in China.

Corporate Social Responsibility in China: An Analysis of Domestic and Foreign Retailers' Sustainability Dimensions.

This paper discusses the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in China through an exploration of the way in which CSR operates in large retailers both in the Chinese and the international context.

Corporate social responsibility communication of Chinese corporations in China

This paper explores the way in which leading Chinese and global companies operating in China communicate their corporate social responsibility (CSR) principles and practices to Chinese stakeholders.

Impacts of Corporate Code of Conduct on Labor Standards: A Case Study of Reebok's Athletic Footwear Supplier Factory in China (Xiaomin Yu, 2008)

This study examines the social impact of labour-related corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies or corporate codes of conduct on upholding labour standards through a case study of CSR discourse and codes implementation by Reebok, a leading branded company making athletic footwear in a...

Microfinance and Poverty Alleviation: United Nations Collaboration with Chinese Experiments

Author: Susan H. Holcombe Xu Xianmei Date:1996-10

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

As the reconstruction work in response to the Asia quake and tsunami continues, we will keep this page updated to maximise the possibility of cooperation between those wanting to help.

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...

South Asia: Earthquake & Tsunami Dec 2004 Maps - ARCHIVED

Maps of relevance to the Asia quake/tsunami situation.

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...

Draft Two SFTMS (Sustainable Fair Trade Management System) Standard

SFTMS is the new worldwide standard for the independent certification of organisations which demonstrate Fair Trade business practices. The requirements of this standard are applicable to any organisation applying Fair Trade principles in all its business processes regardless of the nature of...

Achieving the Millennium Development Goals in an Era of Global Uncertainty

This Report outlines the status of achievement of MDGs in the Asia-Pacific region and identifies some of the key challenges. It was published in 2010 by The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in conjunction with the ADB and UNDP.

OAG Flight Information

OAG (Official Airline Guide) provides information on all scheduled flights worldwide.

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.

Social Welfare Information Kit (SWIK)

Social Welfare Information Kit (SWIK), an online reference centre of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, provides Hong Kong social service information to the general public and the service sector.

Global Hand Conferences

Global Hand conferences provide a forum for interested parties to learn about Global Hand and explore opportunities to participate in the network. The conferences also look at ways that the services of Global Hand could be better tailored to respond to the challenges and opportunities specific to...

Flood Observatory - Dartmouth

Flood Observatory - Dartmouth detects, maps, measures, and analyzes extreme flood events worldwide using satellite remote sensing. Imaging of selected river reaches is used to detect floods and extreme low flow conditions. The Observatory also provides yearly catalogues, large-scale maps, and...

The Community Chest of Hong Kong Member Agencies

The Community Chest of Hong Kong is a non-profit organisation and a network of HK based member agencies. It obtains donations through fund raising and distribute the funds to member social welfare agencies. This web page lists its 120+ member organisations, all working to help those in need in Hong...

International Symposium on Sustainable Development

The International Symposium on Sustainable Development was held in Hong Kong on 10-11 June 2002. The aim was to bring together local stakeholders and thinkers and internationally renowned experts to share their experience and views on sustainable development, with the main theme being...

University of Texas Map Library - Hong Kong page

A large database of maps from around the world, with many links to maps on other sites. Has political and relief maps for Hong Kong, Macau and the surrounding area. Other relevant maps include maps for Asia and time-zone maps.