Connecting Business Initiative (CBI)

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

[Connecting Business Initiative (CBI) @Connecting_biz]

🛫 In crises, airports can be a choking point OR they can enable access. The difference can be summarized in one word: ✨preparedness✨.

Cue the "Get Airports Ready for Disasters" (GARD) offer that took place in Manila recently.

Full story▶️ https://t.co/hZGE9uPKU2

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

Women and girls must be at the heart of humanitarian response.

I've directed $10M from UN's Emergency Fund CERF through @UN_Women and @UNFPA across eight crises, giving local women-led organisations a central role to lead in crises.

[Connecting Business Initiative (CBI) @Connecting_biz]

El sector privado forma parte de la gestión de desastres y en Venezuela, esta participando en la toma de decisiones sobre la respuesta y la recuperación tras los terremotos.💪

[OCHA Venezuela @OCHA_Venezuela]

En diálogo con el sector privado, @UNReliefChief destacó la importancia de fortalecer alianzas para apoyar la recuperación tras los terremotos.

La coordinación entre actores humanitarios, empresariales y de desarrollo es clave para responder a las necesidades de las comunidades.

[UNDRR @UNDRR]

🌋 Think a quiet volcano is a safe volcano? Think again.

So-called “dormant” volcanoes often erupt with little warning, catching communities and authorities off guard.

But all volcanoes send warning signals — we need to listen, invest, and act.

➡️ https://t.co/m7CKiskMmS

[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