Connecting Business Initiative (CBI)

The joint @UNOCHA and @UNDP initiative supporting the private sector before, during & after crises. #Biz4Good

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

@GConway_UN @UNSomalia @OCHASom @UNOCHA_ROSEA @shf_somalia @UNinSomalia @WHOSom @WFPSomalia @UNFPA_SOMALIA @unicefsomalia @UNOCHA @NathalieFustier @OCHA_Syria @SYRedCrescent @WFP_Syria @UNICEFinSyria @UnfpaSyria @WHOSyria @UNHCRinSYRIA @Refugees @CNSozi @MohamedFall @WFP_Nigeria @UNICEF_Nigeria @FAONigeria @UNFPANigeria @UN_Nigeria @AminaJMohammed @OCHANigeria @Rampolla_UN @OCHA_Venezuela @onuvenezuela @unicefvenezuela @PNUDVenezuela @OCHAFunds @UNFPA_Ve @UN_Lemarquis @UNOCHA_DRC @OCHAAfg @ONURDCongo @unafghanistan @WFPDRC @WFP_Africa @UNICEFDRC @UNICEFAfg @UNFPARDC @UNFPAAfg @SingerHanaa @onu_mali María José Torres - Colombia 🇨🇴
@mtorresmacho

[Connecting Business Initiative (CBI) @Connecting_biz]

Ever wondered how China's growing innovation ecosystem is rapidly evolving? From rescue robots to roundtable discussions, innovation is being applied to humanitarian challenges.

🔗Read more: https://t.co/qAdM3WfzvZ

#TechForGood #Partnerships #China

[Connecting Business Initiative (CBI) @Connecting_biz]

📢Mark your calendars: Thursday 21 May is the CBI Private Sector Resilience Forum - 1 day. 7 sessions. 10 hours of inspiring content.

Join us for conversations on topics from climate resilience to mental health, supply chains, recovery & more.

Details: https://t.co/uhtPAQorow

[Connecting Business Initiative (CBI) @Connecting_biz]

This is a milestone year: CBI will celebrate its 10th anniversary!

Under the theme "Resilient Futures: From Response to Legacy", we'll mark the occasion with exciting announcements & activities - so watch this space.

It's time to level up & we're ready for it.

#CBIturns10

[Connecting Business Initiative (CBI) @Connecting_biz]

A summary of our 2024-2025:
🤝20 Member Networks
⚠️54 crises responded to
🚛$29M mobilized
🛟9.9 people reached

But numbers don't tell our story.

The 10 stories from the ground featured in our hot-off-the-press Annual Report 2024-2025 do.

Get your copy on our website.

[Connecting Business Initiative (CBI) @Connecting_biz]

Did you know @UNOCHA has a partnership with @DHLGlobal for 20 years?

Here's why it works:
💙Built on common values
💪Plays to each organization's strengths
🛟Makes a difference on the ground
☎️Relies on consistant communications

Read the full article on the CBI website.

[Connecting Business Initiative (CBI) @Connecting_biz]

What does it mean to do humanitarian action in a truly inclusive, accountable & responsive way?

Our recent webinar with @unwomenasia explored that issue through a practical conversation with @OCHAAsiaPac & business @FBDRC @ThePDRF

Write up of key take-aways on the CBI website.

[Connecting Business Initiative (CBI) @Connecting_biz]

Will you be at #HNPW2026 this week?

If yes & if you're interested in private sector engagement in disaster management, let's meet!

We'll be there (programme below) & would love to connect.

#strongertogether #fosteringresilience

[Connecting Business Initiative (CBI) @Connecting_biz]

Join us next week to explore how corporate foundations use expertise & industry networks to support disaster response operations.

📅 Wed 11 March 2026
⏰ 4-5.30pm Geneva time
📍 CICG - International Conference Centre Geneva
🔗 Register here: https://t.co/jCBFLemoTb

#HNPW2026

[Connecting Business Initiative (CBI) @Connecting_biz]

Gain practical insights into how digital coordination tools can enhance humanitarian response when adapted to local needs.

🌀Lessons Learned from Hurricane Melissa
📅 Tues 10 March 2026
⌚ 14:00 - 15:30
📍 CICG, Switzerland
🔗https://t.co/aHKJmABRAt

#HNPW2026

[Connecting Business Initiative (CBI) @Connecting_biz]

🙋‍♀️Women matter - but what does this mean at the intersection of business engagement and humanitarian action?

Join us to find out:
📅 Wed 4 March
⏰ 9-10am CET
ℹ️ Register https://t.co/x1mMqcrN0C

[Connecting Business Initiative (CBI) @Connecting_biz]

After a crisis, where do children go if schools are destroyed?
In Sri Lanka @apadlk distributed backpacks full of school supplies for children to be able to go back to school.
The joy on these children's faces is everything.
Read the whole story here ▶️ https://t.co/BRvDtQkLBa

[UN Humanitarian @UNOCHA]

Join us for a live, online briefing on ongoing humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan, Yemen, Sudan and the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

Hear directly from singer and philanthropist @haluklevent, UN leadership and local NGO partners.

Register here: https://t.co/6kqQQn4cEq

[Connecting Business Initiative (CBI) @Connecting_biz]

Join our⚡"Private Sector Welcome & Networking"⚡session #HNPW2026 - it's designed for movement & interaction & to foster connection.

📅 Tuesday 10 March
⏰ 8.00 - 10.30am
🥐Breakfast included!
📍Centre International de Conférences de Genève (CICG)

🔗 https://t.co/9wAHkkPT0U

[Connecting Business Initiative (CBI) @Connecting_biz]

🌀Want to know more about how business is stepping up to support cyclone response in Madagascar & how you can help?

PSHP Madagascar, the CBI Member Network, has been coordinating private sector response, from early warning messages to assessments, logistics support & more.

[Connecting Business Initiative (CBI) @Connecting_biz]

♀️ Let's talk women, gender & disasters.

Business engagement in crises must address specific risks women face to be effective, inclusive & accountable.

To mark International Women’s Day, join our webinar:
📅4 March 2026
⏰ 3-4pm Bangkok (GMT+7)

#IWD2026 #strongertogether

[Connecting Business Initiative (CBI) @Connecting_biz]

✨We're thrilled to welcome the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry @fbccibd to the CBI community! ✨

🤝 FBCCI are the 22nd CBI Member Network.

Here's to working on disaster management & fostering resilience, together.

[OCHA Americas @UNOCHA_Americas]

In 2026, humanitarians need $23B to reach 87 million people whose lives are on the line.

In Latin America and the Caribbean, this means 6.8 million people in Colombia, Haiti, and Venezuela facing the most urgent needs.

Help us save #87MillionLives: https://t.co/fUUmF5hQ03

[Connecting Business Initiative (CBI) @Connecting_biz]

Join us for a briefing on the role of the private sector in response & recovery to floods in Mozambique:

🚨 This Thursday 12 February
⏰ 2-3.30pm Maputo (GMT+2)
ℹ️ For more details: https://t.co/hc63UySf5R
📌 To register via Zoom: https://t.co/pVPbZkWxnQ

#strongertogether

[Connecting Business Initiative (CBI) @Connecting_biz]

50 years ago, a 7.5 earthquake devastated Guatemala. It also catalyzed change.

3 areas show progress fueled by public & private sector collaboration:

🚨 From Reaction to Coordination
⛑️ Business-Driven Resilience
🔭 Science & Tech Take the Lead

Full article on our website.