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In partnership with Hope worldwide, Walmart brings opportunity to local communities in India and Kenya
Factory workers and their families in Kenya and India are getting help improving their lives through Walmart’s partnership with global non-profit Hope Worldwide.
H&M supports WaterAid
H&M has collaborated with the international charity WaterAid since 2002. WaterAid enables the world’s poorest people to gain access to safe water, sanitation and improved hygiene. These basic human rights underpin health, education and livelihoods and form the first, essential step in...
Virgin Atlantic offers Fairtrade tea and coffee aboard all flights
In September 2007, following a series of blind tastings of a variety of Fairtrade teas and coffees, Virgin Atlantic announced a switch to offering passengers a variety of Fairtrade products, including organic green and white teas from QI teas, a range of fresh and instant coffees by Costa Coffee...
Starbucks Joins the Conservation International Movement
Since 1998, Starbucks has partnered with Conservation International (CI), a nonprofit organisation, to promote coffee production practices that conserve biodiversity, maintain healthy ecosystems and support economic and social development in coffee production landscapes.
Thames Water organised fundarising events to help WaterAid
In 2009/2010, Thames Water hosted various fundraising events for its principle charity WaterAid, raising a grand total of £2,541,688 in funds.
In partnership with ICRW, Gap Inc. developed a programme to support women's education and capacity in developing countries
Gap Inc. collaborated with the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) to develop P.A.C.E. (Personal Advancement, Career Enhancement), a program to support scholarships and career advancement for women in the developing world.
ABN Amro India provides credit to 16 microfinance institutions in India
In August 2003, ABN AMRO India started a program to provide funding to 16 microfinance institutions in India.
Lex Mundi Legal Services Allows Social Entrepreneurs To Use Their Top-class Legal Expertise Pro Bono
The Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation calls upon Lex Mundi's unique global network of 160 top tier business law firms to provide legal assistance to 'social entrepreneurs' on a pro bono basis. By providing social entrepreneurs with access to critically needed legal assistance, the foundation joins the...
Nau works with Mercy Corps in its "Partner for Change" programme
Mercy Corps have been selected by Nau for its "Partner for Change" program, which means that whenever a customer makes a purchase, they donate 2 percent of the sale to Mercy Corps and other nonprofit Partners for Change.
BNP Paribas cooperates with the Pasteur Institute in the global fight against infectious diseases
BNP Paribas Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) helps in the global fight against infectious diseases by joining forces with the Institut Pasteur, a long-time partner of the BNP Paribas Foundation. BNP Paribas CIB will offer financial aid across 29 countries to medical research teams from the...
Boeing helps critical Mercy Corps programs get off the ground
Immediately following the the Indian Ocean Tsunami, Boeing committed $1 million to tsunami relief efforts, split among three humanitarian organisations including Mercy Corps.
Walmart unveils eco-friendly products, mobilizes workforce in partnerships with NGOs
Walmart celebrated global Earth Month by demonstrating its commitment to a greener environment around the world. Walmart will unveil a number of earth friendly products, partner with local governments and NGOs, sponsor community activities and engage its 2.2 million associates worldwide to promote...
Virgin Atlantic and Swiss-based charity Myclimate launch carbon offset scheme to benefit local communities
Virgin Atlantic launched the first ever onboard carbon offset scheme, endorsed by 49 NGOs worldwide, including many environmental groups. The airline has partnered with Swiss-based charity Myclimate to offer a Gold Standard Carbon Offset Scheme which is now available to passengers inflight as well...
UBS became a partner with WaterAid to rebuild areas damaged by the 2004 South Asian tsunami
As part of UBS's global response to 2004 South Asian tsunami, a select number of charity partners were chosen by UBS for a further grant to support rebuilding efforts in the southern Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Giving UBS's good relationship with WaterAid, WaterAid was one of...
Co-operative Bank offers 'WaterAid credit card' to raise money for WaterAid
In partnership with WaterAid, Co-operative Bank offers the public a WaterAid credit card. To date over 2000 WaterAid Credit Cards have been issued raising over£90,000 for water, sanitation and hygiene projects that have benefited many people in the world's poorest countries.
Woodmansterne and Paperchase support WaterAid through the sale of Christmas card
Paperchase and Woodmansterne have been supporting WaterAid through the sale of an exclusive range of Christmas cards. Their contributions have enabled the world's poorest people to gain access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education.
Partnering with WaterAid, One Queen Anne's Gate helped people to have access to safe water and sanitation
Through their meeting and conference rooms in the heart of Westminster, London, One Queen Anne's Gate is supporting Tap into WaterAid.
Anglian Water supports WaterAid's work by fundraising and employee volunteering
Anglian Water is an important partner for WaterAid and is committed to providing support in a variety of ways.
Microsoft partners with aid agencies to provide essential technology
In 1999, Microsoft employees from the European offices responded to the Kosovo crisis by creating The Refugee Field Kit - a computer-based method of providing displaced people (most of whom had been stripped of identity papers when fleeing Kosovo) with new official identity cards and an easier...
IKEA and WWF Joint Cotton Projects
IKEA and WWF cooperate on a project in India and Pakistan to develop better cotton farming practices. About 2,000 farmers in Pakistan and 500 in India are being trained in Farmer Field Schools where they learn how to reduce the amount of water and chemicals they use. This has a positive impact on...