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Update from Sichuan, China - July, 2008
More than a month after the quake that struck Sichuan province, there is much that Global Hand members can do to help. Currently, there are a reported five million homeless, almost 70,000 dead, and thousands more missing. Read more.
China Earthquake, May 2008
On 12th May, a huge earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale hit China's Sichuan province. The death toll is expected to surpass 50,000 and an estimated 5.36 million buildings have collapsed. The Government is welcoming assistance from the international community. Read more.
Cyclone Nargis, May 2008
Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar on 2 and 3 May 2008. It is anticipated that the death toll could rise to 100,000 and that at least 2.4 million people are severely affected. Read more.
Trade, Aid or Traid? Getting it right with the private sector, April 2008
We are regularly being asked to broaden Global Hand's services. While retaining our traditional 'matching' activity, many have enquired if Global Hand can support the wider engagement between for-profit and non-profit entities in today's landscape of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainable Development. Read more.
Brothers' Keepers? Media and Forgotten Disasters, February 2008
Global Hand began this year by attending the International Aid and Trade event in Geneva. Sally Begbie spoke at the meeting on Media and Forgotten Disasters. In response to requests for that speech, it is posted on our website here. Read more.



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