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Justgiving

Justgiving is the UK'S leading provider of online fundraising solutions to UK charities via a fundraising website. Justgiving began in 2001 and later formed a sister charity in Boston, USA. Just giving is a team of technical wizards who build the site and make improvements to the website.

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Australian Council for International Development - Members and the New Tax System

An Australian official government website introducing the new tax system and explaining how non-profit organisations can obtain endorsement and tax concessions, including income tax exemption, FBT rebate and GST concessions. The website also provides definitions, regulations and links to other...

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Seattle Community Network (SCN) Training and Education Program

Seattle Community Network (SCN) Training and Education Program website includes a list of links to other websites offering free and low-cost computer items, such as new or used hardware and software, computer classes and computer training.

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US Department of State: travel information

A very comprehensive website with much general information about different countries. Some information applies particularly to US citizens, but most is useful for all travellers. This website is also used to post travel warnings about areas which should be avoided.

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Oneworld Job Search

A website containing links for potential employees and employers, listing jobs in human rights, environment, and sustainable development. Also includes a collection of other websites with job listings.

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Decades of instability: The struggle in Guinea Bissau

An attempted coup was not on the plan when UK aid workers drove their humanitarian cargo half way around the world to help one of the planet’s poorest nations.

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Supply Chain Sustainability - A Practical Guide for Continuous Improvement for Small and Medium Enterprises

This two-page guide offers baseline definitions and practical steps that SMEs can take toward effective management of the social, environmental and economic impacts of supply chains. More information can be found on the website of the United Nations Global Impact Office. The organisation offers...

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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.

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Typhoon Haiyan - Nov 2013

Nearly 12 million people have been affected by Typhoon Haiyan, one of the worst disasters to hit the Philippines in years. More than 900,000 people remain displaced, according to the UN. A national state of emergency has been declared, with Samar, Leyte, Cebu, Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan and Palawan...

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Syrian refugee crisis – January 2014

More than 2 million Syrians have fled the nation's brutal conflict to neighbouring countries such as Jordan and Lebanon, with more streaming across borders daily. The crisis is so immediate that the UN has mounted its biggest ever campaign to give assistance to the hundreds of thousands...

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South African Humanitarian Customs Regulations

This document provides regulations for importing humanitarian aid into South Africa.

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Russia Humanitarian Customs Regulations

This document was submitted in response to a questionnaire distributed by Global Hand regarding humanitarian customs information. It provides regulations for importing humanitarian aid into Russia.

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Guam Humanitarian Customs Regulations

This document was submitted in response to a questionnaire distributed by Global Hand regarding humanitarian customs information. It provides regulations for importing humanitarian aid into Guam.

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Bhutan Humanitarian Customs Regulations

This document was submitted in response to a questionnaire distributed by Global Hand regarding humanitarian customs information. It provides regulations for importing humanitarian aid into Bhutan.

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Maldives Humanitarian Customs Regulations

This document was submitted in response to a questionnaire distributed by Global Hand regarding humanitarian customs information. It provides regulations for importing humanitarian aid into Maldives.

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China Humanitarian Customs Regulations

This document was submitted in response to a questionnaire distributed by Global Hand regarding humanitarian customs information. It provides regulations for importing humanitarian aid into China.

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Travel Guide - August, 2003

Having trouble flying to Botswana? Want to know the dialling code for Peru? Or looking for a visa for Uzbekistan? We can help!

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People Power - June, 2003

Do you need people in your organisation? Many non-profits struggle to find enough hands for the job. In fact, delegates at our Global Hand Consultation in Budapest identified a shortage of labour as one of their greatest problems. In response, Global Hand has opened a section called "Volunteer...

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Wrong aid destroys jobs - February, 2003

We’re supposed to help, not hurt those we serve. But inappropriate humanitarian product can see factories closed and unemployment increased.

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Issues of life and death - January, 2003

Medical debate in the humanitarian world.