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Aero Business Charter
Aero Business Charter (ABC) is an air travel service solution provider to anyone, anywhere in the world with special emphasis on air charters and leases in the Middle East, Africa, CIS, Europe, Far East and the sub continent. They possess an expansive database and up-to-the-minute technology which...
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) Canada
Mission Aviation Fellowship is a Christian non-profit organisation which has a fleet of aircraft which they use to transport missionaries, relief supplies and telecommunications to countries which may otherwise be hard to travel to.
Community Aid Relief & Development (CoAid)
Co-Aid is a consortium of faith-baed international relief and development organisations established as an NGO in Victoria. Co-Aid provides administrative assistance for the establishment of small Christian-based overseas aid agencies, together with ongoing assistance in regard to monitoring and...
Operation USA
Operation USA is a privately funded relief organisation that sends relief shipments worldwide. Operation USA projects include training programmes, clinic support and outreach.
BIAB International
Biab International provides a variety of services including logistics and emergency response to the United Nations, Non Governmental Organisations, local governments/authorities as well as private multinationals and SME´s (Small & Medium Sized Enterprises).
Integrated Developmental Education Activate Society [IDEAS]
Integrated Developmental Education Activate Society (IDEAS) is a non-governmental organisation based in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. IDEAS provides emergency relief projects and rehabilitation to tsunami-hit women through income generation activity like fish pickle making programmes.
Cargo / Transportation
Cargo handling can be an issue in aid quality. If goods are packed inappropriately for the recipients’ needs, the consignment can prove labour intensive for the distributors whose normal programmes may be affected accordingly.
R.E.A.C.T. Asia Pacific Disasters
In September and October of 2009, Asia Pacific was struck by a series of natural disasters. Samoa was hit with an earthquake followed by a tsunami. Indonesia suffered two earthquakes near Padang. Typhoons Ketsana and Parma affected the Philippines and Vietnam. These situations require coordinated...
R.E.A.C.T. Haiti Earthquake
On January 12th, an earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale struck 17km south-west of Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince. Tens of thousands are feared dead, many more are injured, and unknown numbers are still buried under the rubble. The entire capital appears damaged or destroyed, including...
Global Hand News - April, 2006
We are often asked what kind of activity we see on Global Hand. So we have drawn up a very brief overview which you, too, are welcome to use if it is helpful.
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...
R.E.A.C.T. Myanmar (Burma)
Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar on 2 and 3 May 2008 leaving around 140,000 people dead or missing. More than 2.4 million people were severely affected. Global Hand sees the ongoing need and is committed to playing our part, even after the initial response has slowed down.
Supporting organisations
Global Hand is grateful to the following supporting organisations who have offered partnerships directly with Global Hand or with its NGO participants.
R.E.A.C.T. D.R. Congo
Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo has led to mass displacement of civilians following the latest outbreak of violence in the eastern part of the country. More than 250,000 people are displaced, in addition to the one million who were already affected.
R.E.A.C.T. China Earthquake
On 12th May, 2008, a huge earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale hit China's Sichuan province. More than 69,000 people were killed and an estimated 5.36 million buildings collapsed. The needs are ongoing and Global Hand is committed to playing its part in keeping this crisis before our...
The saucepan and the corn flour: Ugandan atrocities leave their mark
“We knew the rebels’ message was serious: If your teacher comes to school, tell him to bring a saucepan and the students to bring corn flour.” As a former child soldier told us this story, we listened, bewildered. Why was that message ‘serious’. What did the saucepan and corn flour mean?
R.E.A.C.T. Niger - ARCHIVED
The tragedy of the situation in Niger requires a humanitarian response on a global scale. Through Global Hand, you can play a part in that response.
Global Hand Principles
Global Hand, and its parent NGO, Crossroads Foundation, aims to ensure that aid given is good aid. You can find a range of standards, specific to sectors of the disaster and development spectrum, in our Standards, Guidelines and Toolkits section. A high level summary of Global Hand's standards...
Promotora del Comercio Exterior de Costa Rica (PROCOMER)
Promotora del Comercio Exterior de Costa Rica (PROCOMER) website provides general information on importing to Costa Rica. The site has a large index of air freight and shipping companies that transport goods in and out of Costa Rica. Also the site provides up to date information on Costa Rica's...
OSL Multi Logistics (M) Sdn Bhd
The company provides a complete range of logistics services to a number of local and international companies, mainly in the Oil and Gas Industries within Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. They provide the following: trucking, rail, air freight or sea freight services.