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British MP tours Bangladesh with CARE International UK
British MP, Rushanara Ali, Labour Shadow Minister for International Development, speaks about her tour of Bangladesh during which she spoke to female garment workers.
Ecotact's Ikotoilet concept -- Sustainable sanitation services in Kenya
Ecotact is a Nairobi-based company established in 2008 to improve the urban landscape for low-income communities through environmentally responsible projects in sanitation and housing. Under the Ikotoilet project, Ecotact builds and operates high-quality, public pay-per-use toilet and shower...
CEMEX mobilizes public and private resources to pave streets in Mexico
CEMEX, a multinational cement company based in Mexico, has devised a plan to mobilise both public and private resources to pave streets in low-income neighbourhoods.
Making Private Standards Work for You
The United Nations agency tasked with promoting industrial development has launched a new guidebook on private standards for exporters in developing countries working in the garments, footwear and furniture sectors to help them access global production and supply chains.
Expert Insight: Peter Brabeck, Chairman of Nestlé
This video records an interview with Peter Brabeck, Chairman of Nestlé, conducted by International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF).
Mercy Corps and Nike promote Sports for Peace and Life in Sudan
Mercy Corps has been working in Sudan using sports as a way of both rebuilding post-civil war communities and educating young people about HIV/AIDS. This effort has been supported and greatly helped by Nike's donation of large amounts of sporting equipment to the project.
Land Rover assist Earthwatch in Iceland
A video diary from the 2008 Land Rover employee Earthwatch programme. Land Rover supports five major environmental partners including Earthwatch.
In partnership with the Wheelchair Foundation, Chevron donates wheelchairs to Angola
Chevron has donated 240 new wheelchairs to the most disabled country in the world.
Tate & Lyle and Fairtrade sugar farming in Belize
This video shows a number of sugar farmers in Belize speaking about their problems following a recent hurricane and welcoming the announcement by Tate and Lyle that sugar production will, in future, be in accordance with Fair Trade standards.
Better Factories Cambodia partnership creates industry standards
Many women in Cambodia risk losing their jobs when they become pregnant. But most textile factories monitored by the ILO's Better Factories Cambodia programme now offer maternity protection to their employees.
Coca-Cola joins with 46664 in the fight against HIV/AIDS
46664 has partnered with Coca-Cola South Africa to produce a campaign that gives voice and support to initiatives that fight against one of the greatest issues facing people living in Africa today -- HIV/AIDS.
Toyota works with National Center for Family Literacy to provide support for family literacy programs
In 1991, Toyota Motors of North America (TMA) began its longstanding partnership with the National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL). NCFL is an organization that has pioneered the concept of family literacy, to establish model programs throughout the country.
Toyota joins Audubon in conservation corporate-NGO partnership
The Audubon Society, a US based environmental conservation group, received its largest grant ever in 2008, $20 million USD from Toyota, to fund conservation projects, train environmental leaders, and boost volunteerism. It's a partnership the carmaker will use to engage its workers and business...