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...
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...