Shelter, housing, land management and construction
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Procter & Gamble partners with Fondation de France to provide financial and logistical support for children “without a roof”' campaign
Procter & Gamble France supports the housing program of the Fondation de France through Operation SOS Enfance Mal Logée( SOS Childhood Poorly Housed). This program helps families affected by poor housing.
Merrill Lynch and the Greenlining Institute announce a $500 million initiative for under-served California communities
In 2003, Merrill Lynch and the Greenlining Institute announced a $500 million initiative to expand small business lending and promote economic opportunities in Asian Pacific, Latino and African-American communities throughout California.
Merrill Lynch and Greenlining Institute announced a $159 million economic partnership for Southern California
In 2000, Merrill Lynch and The Greenlining Institute announced a $159 million three-year initiative to encourage new investments, economic opportunities and home ownership in Asian Pacific, Latino and African-American communities in Southern California and the San Francisco Bay area.
Chevron subsidiary partners with local charity to engage impoverished communities in Angola
Search for Common Ground, an organisation dedicated to conflict transformation, has been working in Angola's oil-rich enclave of Cabinda since October 2006. In a private-public partnership co-funded by USAID and Chevron's local oil subsidiary, SFCG has collaborated with nine impoverished fishing...
Bank of America and Habitat for Humanity 'Raise the Walls' on Three New Habitat Houses in Amarillo
More than 50 Bank of America associate volunteers and Amarillo Habitat for Humanity will join together to build three new Habitat homes in Amarillo over the next three days.
Cemex makes home improvements accessible for the poor in 5 Latin American countries
CEMEX, a global leader in the building supply and cement industry, has recently expanded its highly-successful Patrimonio Hoy initiative. Originally started in 1998 with the goal of reducing the housing deficit in Mexico, Patrimonio Hoy has since expanded into 4 additional Latin American countries...
Worldwide Shelters
Worldwide Shelters is a charity that provides high-quality shelters to government relief organizations, NGOs and humanitarian groups who work in disaster areas and with displaced people. With representation and logistical support in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and the United States, the...
FC Barcelona commits to the continued financial support and global promotion of UNICEF
UNICEF and FC Barcelona started a five-year partnership in September 2006 to raise awareness and funds to benefit children affected by HIV and AIDS, and it included having the UNICEF logo on the FC Barcelona official jersey.
Croatian company donates mine clearance machine
In 2006, the Croatian company DOK-ING donated a mine clearance machine to NPA's mine action programme in Croatia for a period of one year.
Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Deutschland (ASB)
Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Deutschland (ASB) is an aid and welfare organisation with branches throughout Germany. The organisation which is funded by its members, provides disaster relief and social services within Germany, and disaster assistance, rehabilitation, and long term development overseas.
Samaritan's Purse International Relief (SPIR) - Vietnam
Samaritan's Purse is a faith-based organisation providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease and famine. Samaritan’s Purse has provided funds for the...
Ciudad don Bosco
Ciudad don Bosco is a home for former street children in Medellin. Established by the Silesian Fathers in 1965, the home provides education and vocational training in a family environment for up to 800 children, many of whom have been recruited through the activities of street educators and...
Aldeas Infantiles SOS Peru
Aldeas Infantiles SOS Peru is a branch of the international organisation, SOS Kinderdorf International. Aldeas Infantilis SOS Peru cares for marginalized youth in local communities and provides shelter, education, food, and care in accordance with the statutes and principles of the international...
For-Ethiopia
For-Ethiopia is a Bristol (UK) based charity providing sustainable development projects to the children and people of Ethiopia. In 2003, they built a well and opened it to the public. In addition, they deliver materials to improve and maintain the well, and to help and teach people using it.
Habitat for Humanity International Bolivia
Habitat for Humanity International (HfHI) is a non-denominational Christian charity dedicated to eliminating poverty housing worldwide. The organisation works with local homeowner families to build and renovate houses through volunteer labour and donations of money and materials. HfH has been...
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) - Switzerland
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is the world's largest humanitarian organisation, providing assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. The Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable...
Arab Towns Organisation (ATO)
Arab Towns Organisation (ATO) is an Arab apolitical, non-religious and non-governmental regional organization founded in the city of Kuwait in 1967. It is specialized in the affairs of towns and municipalities.
Humanitarian Aid & Civil Protection (ECHO) - European Commission
The European Commission Humanitarian Office (ECHO) is responsible for providing emergency assistance and relief to the victims of natural disasters or armed conflict outside the European Union (EU). ECHO ensures goods and services get to crisis zones fast. Funds are budgeted annually but securing...
Peace Winds - Japan
Peace Winds Japan (PWJ) is an NGO, dedicated to the support of people in distress, threatened by conflict, poverty, or other turmoil. Beyond national boundaries, PWJ has carried out support activities for refugees who fled their countries, domestic refugees who suffer in their own countries,...
Children's Chance for Tomorrow Foundation (CCFT)
Children's Chance for Tomorrow Foundation (CCFT) supports orphaned, abandoned and impoverished children in developing countries and conflict areas. CCFT has set up a residential boarding school in Coron, Philippines, where children are provided with housing, education and support.