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Commitments for the future we want
Global Hand has helped the United Nations launch a new service, helping companies to make commitments to action in support of its goals and issues.
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...
Global Hand at DIHAD, Dubai - April, 2008
“Collaboration is not an option, it is a necessity. Only by working together can we further our ability to alleviate suffering, and help to restore a measure of hope and humanity to a world sorely in need of both.” – Sir John Holmes, Under-Secretary General for UNOCHA at the 2008 DIHAD: Dubai...
Brothers' Keepers? Media and Forgotten Disasters - February, 2008
Global Hand began this year by attending the International Aid and Trade event in Geneva. Sally Begbie spoke at the meeting on Media and Forgotten Disasters.
Heifer's Cornerstones for Just and Sustainable Development
Heifer's Cornerstones for Just and Sustainable Development reflect the sustainable development principles utilised by Heifer International. Heifer is a development agency that aims to alleviate poverty by providing appropriate livestock and training to small-scale farmers worldwide.
Global Hand governance
You can also view this page in German. Diese Seite ist auch auf Deutsch verfügbar. Global Hand is run as an initiative of Crossroads Foundation Limited, which is a non governmental organisation registered under the laws of Hong Kong. Crossroads Foundation Limited is...
Supporting organisations
Global Hand is grateful to the following supporting organisations who have offered partnerships directly with Global Hand or with its NGO participants.
HSBC partners with MDMSB, a microfinance institute in India
The Mann Deshi Mahila Sahakari Bank (MDMSB), a microfinance institution (MFI) based in the Indian city of Mhaswad, partnered with HSBC to enhance banking strategies and financial support.
MWH contributed to WaterAid work by employee involvement
MWH has supported WaterAid through corporate and employee involvement for over seven years. MWH contributes over £50,000 annually towards WaterAid's vital work through employee fundraising and event sponsorship. Employees form project teams to organise corporate hospitality events such as quiz...
New Partnership with the United Nations - January, 2010
(14 January 2010) Today sees the launch of a new website which Global Hand has built for the United Nations: business.un.org
International Initiatives To Promote Responsible Business: A Navigation Guide for Business
International Initiatives To Promote Responsible Business: A Navigation Guide for Business provides a user-friendly and impartial guide to help businesses to navigate their way through this maze. It seeks to articulate the key aspects of three cross-industry initiatives: The OECD Guidelines for...
From Awareness to Action: WBCSD
From Awareness to Action is the catalogue of publications by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
Fighting Poverty: A Business Opportunity - Report on the 10th International Business Forum
Fighting Poverty: A Business Opportunity - Report on the 10th International Business Forum, a conference report, provides a summary of the Forum's proceedings in respect to how business is addressing the Millennium Development Goals.
Proposals for Funding Guidelines
Proposals for Funding Guidelines is a detailed paper, prepared by the Seattle Community Network, which sets out how to prepare an effective proposal document.
Business and Poverty:Bridging the gap
Business and Poverty: Bridging the gap, a report produced for the Resource Centre,an initiative of a number of UK business partners, addresses the issues involved in a comprehensive approach to poverty elimination in which the public, private and voluntary sectors work together to attack the...
Standards for Charity Accountability
Charity Accountability Standards, developed by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, provide assistance to donors in making sound giving decisions and to foster public confidence in charitable organisations. The standards relate to governance and oversight, measuring effectiveness, finances, and...
Australian Guidelines for Drug Donations to Developing Countries
Australian Guidelines for Drug Donations to Developing Countries are based on the international Guidelines for Drug Donations developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 1996. The document lists a set of core principles, and guidelines on selection of drugs, quality and shelf-life of drugs,...
Regional perspectives on "Sustainable Livelihoods and Business"
Regional perspectives on Sustainable Livelihoods and Business, a publication of the WBCSD, discusses the potential of Sustainable Livelihoods (SL) businesses - businesses that benefit the poor while opening new doors to companies’ activities. The report presents the features and findings obtained...
World Health Organization (WHO) Conference on the Health Aspects of the Tsunami Disaster in Asia
The WHO Conference on the Health Aspects of the Tsunami Disaster in Asia - convened at senior policy and expert practitioner level - focused on the lessons learnt in the health sector response to tsunami crisis response and the early phase of recovery. This event took place in Thailand May 2005....
G3 Guidelines of the GRI Sustainability Reporting Framework
The G3 Guidelines of the GRI Sustainability Reporting Framework provide guidance for organisations to use as the basis for disclosure about their sustainability performance (organisation’s economic, environmental, and social performance), and also provide stakeholders a universally-applicable,...