Women Empowerment is at the heart of our CSR agenda. Last year, we partnered with UK-based NGO @Empathy_Action to host a workshop for community women in Lahore. The women learned to make bookmarks from waste materials from tent production - a potential source of income for them.
In 2019, the number of migrants globally reached an estimated 272 million, 51 million more than in 2010. International migrants comprise 3.5 per cent of the global population, compared to 2.8 per cent in 2000 and 2.3 per cent in 1980.
#Shelterperspectives#productswithpurpose
As #AlbaniaEarthquake relief efforts continue, we are proud to see our Viva Family Tent serve as temporary homes in #Albania. As a leading supplier to the humanitarian sector, we recognize that #shelter is more than a roof and 4 walls, ensuring survival, protection and dignity.
The UAE Emergency Response team is setting up camp in Shkolla 9-vjecare Hamallaj in Albania. The tents are provided by the emergency airlift by IHC made possible by the generosity and support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
This #WorldChildrensDay, let us reflect on the fact that there are 31 million forcibly displaced children worldwide. It is an inspirational entry-point for policy-makers to advocate and protect #childrenrights, the most important being the right to a peaceful and habitable planet
Visit us! Our stand B13 is buzzing with humanitarian meetups to discuss the efficient supply of relief goods, product innovation, sustainability, and the SDGs. And we have good coffee! @AidExGlobal#Aidex2019
Today #EASH2019, panelist Charbel Matar (NRS): Public and private sector should join hands for impact: shared access, coordination through clusters and find and fill the gaps with sustainable solutions and innovation. #Impact4Good#SGDs#HumanitarianImpact#PPP@aidaf
#Shelter is more than a roof and four walls. It is a temporary home, critical for survival and provides security, personal safety, and protection against harsh climate conditions. It provides human dignity and enables family life until permanent homes are ready. #EAHS2019
A fruitful first day, meeting clients and fellow humanitarians, showing our latest #innovations at the East African Humanitarian Summit #EASH2019. A great example of strong collaboration between the public and private sector. #PPP.
On this #UnitedNationsDay, it is important to commemorate the pivotal role that the #UN plays in mediating and mitigating challenges faced by humanity and the planet. Guided by the ideals of the #UN charter, it continues to be a source of guidance and an anchor for the world.
74 years on, the @UN remains focused on tackling the problems facing people and our planet.
On #UNDay we celebrate the enduring ideals of the UN Charter, but continue to evolve as new problems arise.
We are excited to announce the launch of our 'Eat Play Learn' bags, made from upcycled #refugee tent materials! The proceeds from each bag will go towards sending more than 100,000 children to school in the region. #Sustainability#EducationForAll
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#RuralWomen have invaluable practical knowledge to help communities become more #resilient against the consequences of #ClimateChange. Their voices must be heard in communities and policy circles for improved #ClimateAction
Early adopters. First responders. Entrepreneurs.
Rural women have essential knowledge and skills to help communities and societies mitigate the consequences of climate change.
We must continue to listen and amplify their voices as drivers of #ClimateAction.
In the most powerful self assessment of CEOs on business contribution to #SDGs more than 1,000 top executives across 21 industries reflect on the opportunities and challenges to #Sustainability, while admitting that businesses are not doing enough: https://t.co/Liepr6XAmX
Leading scientists tell us that the gap between what we should do to tackle the climate crisis & what we are actually doing, continues to widen.
We must reverse this trend with decisive #ClimateAction.
New United in Science report: https://t.co/in4a0IEMvA