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Orientation Handbook on Complex Emergencies
Orientation Handbook on Complex Emergencies, published by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), provides an understanding of OCHA's role in the coordination of response to complex emergencies (primarily man-made), explain its relation to the rest of the humanitarian...
Responding to urban disasters: Learning from previous relief and recovery operations
This paper draws on experience from the responses to a number of urban disasters. It highlights key lessons to guide local authorities, national governments, international agencies, the private sector, learning centres and community organisations in approaching the specific challenges of addressing...
UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) - TRAINS (TRade Analysis and INformation System) - Singapore page
The TRAINS country notes summarise the trade control measures, tariffs and other import regulations.
Volunteer Medical Services Abroad
Volunteer Medical Services Abroad is a searchable website index of US-based volunteer organisations that provide all types of medical services in underdeveloped countries. Programs needing help range from large well-known international agencies to small groups of a few individuals who assist one or...
UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) - TRAINS (TRade Analysis and INformation System) - Vietnam page
The TRAINS country notes summarise the trade control measures, tariffs and other import regulations.
World Travel Guide - Iraq
This travel guide on Iraq includes climatic data on temperatures, rainfall and humidity, and also suggests clothing for the summer and winter seasons. Some practical information of traveling Iraq is also provided. English, German, French and Spanish versions are available.
Ministry of Health - Czech Republic
Ministry of Health of Czech Republic is a department in the government of Czech Republic which prepares health programs and works to help people with health problems, also it aims to control and prevent it. It provides also a range of information and activities related to health issues.
Partnering for Development - Making it Happen
Partnering for Development - Making it Happen, a booklet, builds on the report from the Commission on the Private Sector and Development and looks at three areas of engagement: the development of commercially sustainable business models that can be expanded and replicated; the reform of laws,...
Hostels.com
Hostels.com is a resource for locating budget accommodation. Almost 7000 hostels are listed, as well as information about travel insurance. The site provides hostel details, pricing and online booking facilities.
The 2008 Humanitarian Accountability Report
The 2008 Humanitarian Accountability Report reviews the progress made towards strengthening accountability norms and practices in the humanitarian sector, including an overview of Humanitarian Accountability in 2008. The report also provides detail findings of the annual perceptions of humanitarian...
Warwick International Development Summit 2007
The University of Warwick hosted the inaugural Warwick International Development Summit over the weekend of 9th-11th March 2007 where 150 students from 11 different countries debated development issues. The event aims to bring together leading actors and thinkers to raise awareness of development...
Measuring the impact of humanitarian aid
This report investigates the current state of the art in measuring and analysing the impact of humanitarian assistance. It is concerned with questions around how impact can be measured, why this is increasingly being demanded, and whether it is possible to do it better. It also explores the...
World Travel Guide - Culture/Religion
The World Travel Guide Culture/Religion section provides information about the culture of various countries, and includes a detailed section on world religions.
Corporate Volunteer Reporting Standards v2.0
Corporate Volunteer Reporting Standards v2.0 are used for reporting the activities of a company’s employee volunteer program. Standards relate to areas such as volunteer activities, employee volunteers, volunteer hours and dollar value of volunteer hours.
GoodCompany Guidelines for Corporate Social Performance
The GoodCompany Guidelines for Corporate Social Performance provide a framework for implementing socially and environmentally responsible initiatives at the company level. This is a practical tool, with additional resources to assist companies in implementing the initiatives it decides to pursue....
TravelHealth
TravelHealth offers practical health advice and vaccinations for travellers.
Colgate University Center for Career Services
Colgate University Center for Career Services is a site that provides information on volunteer work and student internships at non-profit organisations.
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...
Code of Conduct for NGOs in Ethiopia
Code of Conduct for NGOs in Ethiopia aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the operation of NGOs by voluntary self-regulation. The Code also seeks to improve the quality of services provided by NGOs by helping NGOs to adopt high standards of conduct and to devise efficient...
Charity Village: Sources of Funding
This page contains links to online databases and directories of funding agencies and foundations of interest to Canadian individuals and organisations, together with online tools and resources useful for anyone involved in fundraising.