News Articles on Global Hand
Customs Information for the Tsunami Affected Countries - March, 2005
Important changes to tax exemption laws.
South Asia Earthquake REACT Webpage - October, 2005
We have launched a new page in our REACT section, with information on the South Asia earthquake crisis.
South Asia Earthquake: Product on Offer - October, 2005
Goods and shipping offered to registered Global Hand members.
Ells Culver, a Diplomat for the Poor - August, 2005
We have grieved deeply to hear about the death of Ells Culver, a Charter Member of Global Hand.
Donated computers break poverty cycle - November, 2002
Computers make a difference in a Nepali village.
Wrong aid destroys jobs - February, 2003
We’re supposed to help, not hurt those we serve. But inappropriate humanitarian product can see factories closed and unemployment increased.
Money Matters - May, 2003
Money really does matter in the humanitarian aid business. Even if we deal in donated product, we still need to pay the bills. But where do we go to find funding?
Iraq Customs - May, 2003
Global Hand has continued to expand the humanitarian customs guide; it now has information on over 130 countries.
People Power - June, 2003
Do you need people in your organisation? Many non-profits struggle to find enough hands for the job. In fact, delegates at our Global Hand Consultation in Budapest identified a shortage of labour as one of their greatest problems. In response, Global Hand has opened a section called "Volunteer...
Job Creation - June, 2003
Unemployment figures have reached tragic levels - in their 70's, 80's and 90's - in some of the world's worst hit economies. In response, many humanitarian groups are moving towards projects that create jobs. Global Hand has put together a listing of organisations involved in microenterprise...
Iraq Update - July, 2003
A digest of the information available on Iraq in Global Hand's REACT section.
Travel Guide - August, 2003
Having trouble flying to Botswana? Want to know the dialling code for Peru? Or looking for a visa for Uzbekistan? We can help!
European Organisations - September, 2003
Are you based in Europe? Working in Europe? Needing European contacts?
Conferences - September, 2003
Interested in attending humanitarian conferences? Want to network with like-minded groups? Or hosting an event that you want to publicise?
Humanitarian Customs Information - November, 2003
Global Hand's customs guide for humanitarian aid, listing over 130 countries, with the balance under research.
Global Hand Version 1.9 - December, 2003
As we enter the New Year, Global Hand invites you to visit version 1.9 of its site, the penultimate version of our current series.
Improved Funding Offering - January, 2004
Funding continues to remain the big issue for many of us as we look to the year ahead. So Global Hand has continued research, digging out further names of organisations that specialise in funding activities in the humanitarian arena.
Customs - Afghanistan, Cuba & Iran - February, 2004
Global Hand has sought to help ease logistics challenges by providing information from countries about their customs requirements. For several reasons, the process of gathering this information is difficult...