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Partnering in today’s world: a new website for Global Hand
The world is not as it was when Global Hand began. Times have changed and we are changing with them. Global Hand came into being as a ‘matching’ website: connecting for-profits and non-profits to respond to world need.
New version of Global Hand - January, 2010
Following the launch of the new United Nations site (business.un.org), built by Global Hand, we have re-launched our own website at the end of January, 2010. This happens to fall in the immediate wake of the tragedy in Haiti which is necessitating rapid global response, given the breadth of...
Global Hand Website in Russian - January, 2007
We are delighted that 2007 finds us launching a Russian version of Global Hand.
Jeffrey Sachs Shares on a Panel for the New UN and Business Website During the World Economic Forum
A special panel focused on business & United Nations partnerships was held during the 2010 World Economic Forum.
How can I profile my organisation?
You can also view this page in French. Comment puis-je présenter mon organisation ? You can profile your organisation by going to the 'My profile' link on the top right of the screen and then click the 'Edit organisation profile' button. By listing a profile of your...
Social MDGs
The most popular way to communicate and share information online is through social media websites like Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube. Now citizens around the world have the ability to rally around an issue and collectively make a difference
Optimizing your website: what every small business should know
Expertise.com has written a document to guide small business owners to optimize their online presence. In the current business environment, having a website is a necessity for entrepreneurs, small businesses, home based businesses, and anybody selling products or services. Regardless of what...
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
Lonely Planet Destinations
Lonely Planet Destinations is famous for its travel book series. This website has a country-by-country travel guide which gives essential information for travellers, such as a basic introduction to the country, useful facts, advice on when to go, and internal and international travel information.
History in the News: The Middle East
Operated by the History Department of the University at Albany (State University of New York), the site provides comprehensive links for the study of the Middle East. Along with general resources, the website has categorised sections on history, culture, society, religion, economics, politics, maps...
Rough Guides
Rough Guides is based on a series of travel books that offer cultural and historical information about countries around the world. Their trend is to offer opinionated recommendations about things to do, places to go, local music and food. The website also has guides to music genre, and an online...
Jackrabbit Design announces competition for Massachusetts NGOs
Jackrabbit Design, a full-service web and graphic design studio, has announced a “Carrots for a Cause” contest, the firm’s first pro-bono initiative aimed to help one Massachusetts nonprofit organisation reach a larger audience by developing a new corporate website valued up to $50,000.
Jubilee and Olympic mosquito nets to save lives in Africa
Thousands of mosquito nets emblazoned with the Union Jack left over from last year’s Diamond Jubilee and Olympic celebrations will now be helping to save lives in Africa after they were donated through a humanitarian match-making website.
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Global Hand verification
Please note: Global Hand does not accept unsolicited applications for verification. Instead, we will approach non-profit organisations when a potential partnership opportunity that matches their interests is available.
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.
Japan: Earthquake and Tsunami
On Friday 11th March, a 9.0 earthquake occurred off the coast of Japan and caused a massive tsunami. The devastation that has occurred has caused Japan's Prime Minister to declare this the most severe crisis to hit Japan since World War II.
Global Hand: Privacy Policy
h2. General p. The Global Hand Privacy Policy consists of the policy set out herein and the more detailed Privacy Policy of Crossroads Foundation – available "here":http://www.crossroads.org.hk/privacy. Terms defined in this policy have the meanings given to them in the "User...
R.E.A.C.T. Asia Pacific Disasters
In September and October of 2009, Asia Pacific was struck by a series of natural disasters. Samoa was hit with an earthquake followed by a tsunami. Indonesia suffered two earthquakes near Padang. Typhoons Ketsana and Parma affected the Philippines and Vietnam. These situations require coordinated...