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ECHO Manual for the Evaluation of Humanitarian Aid
ECHO Manual for the Evaluation of Humanitarian Aid provides the evaluation practice, methods, and theory utilised by the European Community Humanitarian Office (ECHO) to assess humanitarian aid operations.
Global Corruption Report
Now in its eighth year, this annual publication by Transparency International brings together scholars and civil society activists to examine the state of corruption around the globe. The latest edition (2009) focuses on corruption and the private sector.
German Foundations Index
German Foundations Index, maintained by the Bundesverband Deutscher Stiftungen (Association of German Foundations), provides links to over 330 German non-profit foundations.
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...
The Veolia Foundation helps German NGO to change a holiday centre into a place for people with disabilities
The Veolia Foundation has made a grant to the German NGO, Kindererholungszentrum (Children’s Convalescent Center), to adapt former East German children’s holiday centre near the Polish border for the use of people with disabilities.
Eurolab and Ericsson help install communications in Congo
Two Ericsson employees were sent to the Democratic Republic of Congo on behalf of Ericsson Response. In collaboration with several humanitarian organizations, they established radio communication within the Kalabo region in order to support a UN coordinated de-mining mission.
Inclusive Business - How to Develop Business and Fight Poverty
A publication from Endeva with a range of case studies.
Saraman partners to provide affordable and green earthquake-Safe Schools and Housing
Housing is a major challenge for the rising young population of developing countries. For households who have their dwelling as their main asset and shelter, the robustness of the construction is crucial, especially in earthquake-prone areas. Yet, in low-income markets, conventional construction...
Votorantim Celulose e Papel (VCP) in Brazil: Planting eucalyptus in partnership with the rural poor
Brazil suffers from high income inequality and widespread poverty, especially in rural areas. Despite recent policies to support rural settlements through land reform, a mismatch remains between the rural population’s social demands and the state’s capacity to respond.
Hope Foundation (HF)
Hope Foundation (HF) is involved in developmental and humanitarian activities with the main goal of improving the standards of living of people in rural communities. HF intervenes in fields such as education, health, water and sanitation, child care human rights, environment, women empowerment, ICT...
LOWA Sportschuhe GmbH
Founded in 1923, LOWA Sportschuhe GmbH is a German firm dedicated to providing quality footwear. The company produces shoes for a wide range of outdoor purposes, including golfing, skiing, snowshoeing, and mountain climbing. Lowa's website also provides information on shoe care and maintenance.
Newport Free Grammar School
Located in Essex, the Newport Free Grammar School is a specialist language college for ages 11-18. The school focuses on academic achievement, extra-curricular activities (to develop personal qualities such as self-confidence, high self-esteem and leadership), and an international programme to...
Bellagio Forum for Sustainable Development (BFSD)
The Bellagio Forum for Sustainable Development (BFSD) is an international network of grant-providing institutions striving to attain environmental balance, economic stability and social progress. The Forum brings together individuals from foundations and businesses to build trust, dialogue and...
United Nations Online Volunteering
Through the Online Volunteering service volunteers can take action for sustainable human development by supporting the activities of development organizations over the Internet. Volunteer opportunities to address development challenges exist with many grassroots organizations, international NGOs,...
Aid and International Development Forum
The Aid and International Development Forum (AIDF) is the world leading forum specialising in disaster relief, resilience, mobile for development, food security and water security. We unite all stakeholders from government, UN agencies, intergovernmental agencies, NGOs and the private sector by...
Edama GMBH
Edama GmbH is a German company that manufactures high-quality equipment for producing lightweight concrete. The company designs and builds mixing equipment as well as foam producers whose output varies between 4 and 25 m³ lightweight concrete per hour (a larger output can also be produced). The...
Global Public Policy Institution (GPPi)
The Global Public Policy Institution (GPPi) founded in 2003 is an independent think tank. Their mission is to develop innovative strategies for effective and accountable governance and to achieve lasting impact at the interface of the public sector, business and civil society through research,...
Gesellschaft für technische Zusammenarbeit (Society for Technical Cooperation) (GTZ) - Algeria
GTZ, the agency that channels international aid from the Federal German Government to developing countries, has been working in the field of bilateral technical cooperation in Algeria for over 25 years. The current portfolio focuses on supporting the process of economic and social transformation in...
Arche noVa - Initative for people in need
arche noVa - initiative for people in need is a non-profit NGO working primarily in the fields of humanitarian aid, development cooperation and education. Regardless of the victims' ethnicity and ideology Arche noVa supports all those who suffer as a result of war, suppression and natural...
Forum für Umwelt und gerechte Entwicklung (FUgE)
The Forum für Umwelt und gerechte Entwicklung (FUgE) is a German based forum concerned with the environment and equitable development. Consisting of fifty members, the forum meets bi-annually to discuss and reach a consensus on development issues. In addition, the forum runs a number of projects of...