News Articles on Global Hand
Moria Refugee Camp Response
A massive fire has devastated the Moria refugee camp, on the Greek island of Lesvos. Described by the BBC as the ‘the worst refugee camp on earth’, it is a facility designed to hold just over 2,000 residents but has been housing many times that number of late. At least 13,000 people are now...
Floods in Bangladesh
Less noticed, perhaps, amid the other weather cataclysmic events that have impacted our planet, of late, is the flooding in Bangladesh and Nepal. They are in deep need of help, however. We have recently had a staff member on the ground and have trusted partners in the affected areas. At this...
Syrian Refugees
Global Hand has been actively supporting Syrian refugees in France, Lebanon, Jordan and Greece. If you would like to donate goods, please let us know. Not all goods are appropriate for all situations, but right goods can provide wonderful and strategic support. We are in touch with those on the...
Earthquake in Mexico
After the massive damage from the winds and rains in the US and the Caribbean, further tragedy struck when Mexico suffered its recent earthquake. At this moment, our response is taking a monetary form, as we liaise with partners on the ground. If you would like to support this heartbreaking...
Respond to Ecuador earthquake
Ecuador is urgently in need of help as it reconstructs following the disaster it met, mid-April.
Syrian refugee crisis
The Global Hand team is responding to the Syrian refugee crisis. We are liaising with NGOs in need of resources and donors wishing to help. Please make contact if we can support you. *Email:* "enquiries@globalhand.org":mailto:enquiries@globalhand.org...
The 2nd CSR Seoul Initiative Conference
Global Hand will be represented at the 2nd CSR Seoul Conference: *Strategic CSR Model for Long-term Value and Sustainability*. Please register to join us there.
2015 Nepal Earthquakes
The need in Nepal continues following its recent, tragic earthquakes. With the oncoming monsoon season, harsh conditions are expected. The loosened ground surface and weakened slopes may see landslides exact further damage and the heavy rains bring greater challenges to those without adequate...
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 suffering...
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 the...
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.
A Sounder Sleep for Children in Eastern Europe: a match through Global Hand
After the fall of Romania's communist government, the world’s press got its first look at the horrendous conditions that Romanian orphans had been living in. Lack of basic care and attention left many of the children despondent, uncommunicative and emotionally crippled.
Underwear for Eastern Europe: A Global Hand match story
It made no sense. The young widow, a trained teacher in Eastern Europe, had battled for years without employment. Natalka (not her real name) had three children to bring up. A colleague found her a job in a high school where she expected the widow to thrive.
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.
Restaurants Help Romanian Orphans
After the execution in 1989 of the Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceauşescu and the corresponding fall of the communist government, the world’s press got its first look at the horrendous conditions that Romanian orphans had been living in. Lack of basic care and attention left many of the children...
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 Chinese translation team receive Online Volunteering Award
To mark International Volunteers Day on 4th December, the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme announced the winners of the "Online Volunteering Award 2010", honouring the 'outstanding' contributions of volunteers who work entirely over the Internet to contribute to peace and development and...
Pakistan floods - July 2010
Heavy monsoon rains at the end of July triggered massive floods that rapidly moved southwards from Pakistan’s northwest, inundating hundreds of villages and claiming more than sixteen hundred lives. More than 14 million people have been affected, with countless others missing, whilst agriculture...
Blythswood and Birchwood: Saving lives in Serbia
“They were screaming in terror, badly cut, bruised and in shock. The inside of the car was full of freezing water ….”
Romania's orphans: Where are they now?
The images shocked us all. Romania’s orphans lay in their beds, staring unblinkingly through their cot bars at cameras: victims of physical and sexual abuse, their behaviour controlled by drugs. Some were lying in their own excrement. Some were tied to their beds. All had lived a sub-human...