OCHA/UNDP Connecting Business initiative
@connectingbusiness.bsky.social
The Connecting Business initiative (CBi) engages the private sector strategically before, during and after emergencies, increasing the scale and effectiveness of the response and recovery in a coordinated manner.
Ever thought about what to stock up on food-wise in case of an emergency - especially if the power's out & you can't cook?
In Barbados, an innovative, locally-sourced solution made with seasonal ingredients & regional flavors is now available thanks to a great partnership.
Read more bit.ly/4oYHQh8
In Barbados, an innovative, locally-sourced solution made with seasonal ingredients & regional flavors is now available thanks to a great partnership.
Read more bit.ly/4oYHQh8
November 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Ever thought about what to stock up on food-wise in case of an emergency - especially if the power's out & you can't cook?
In Barbados, an innovative, locally-sourced solution made with seasonal ingredients & regional flavors is now available thanks to a great partnership.
Read more bit.ly/4oYHQh8
In Barbados, an innovative, locally-sourced solution made with seasonal ingredients & regional flavors is now available thanks to a great partnership.
Read more bit.ly/4oYHQh8
Join us TOMORROW for a special discussion to explore how the private sector can help shape Gaza’s recovery & renewal.
🚨“After the Ceasefire: Private sector support for Gaza”
⏰ Tues. 21 Oct. 9-10am NY time/4-5pm GMT+3
🔗Online – register here: bit.ly/OCHA-PS-Gaza
🚨“After the Ceasefire: Private sector support for Gaza”
⏰ Tues. 21 Oct. 9-10am NY time/4-5pm GMT+3
🔗Online – register here: bit.ly/OCHA-PS-Gaza
October 20, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Join us TOMORROW for a special discussion to explore how the private sector can help shape Gaza’s recovery & renewal.
🚨“After the Ceasefire: Private sector support for Gaza”
⏰ Tues. 21 Oct. 9-10am NY time/4-5pm GMT+3
🔗Online – register here: bit.ly/OCHA-PS-Gaza
🚨“After the Ceasefire: Private sector support for Gaza”
⏰ Tues. 21 Oct. 9-10am NY time/4-5pm GMT+3
🔗Online – register here: bit.ly/OCHA-PS-Gaza
🌀🫨The Philippines was hit by two tropical cyclones AND two earthquakes in the past weeks.
Our partner the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation mobilized private sector donations of $108,000+ so far, reaching almost 69,000 individuals with relief assistance.
Find out more on the CBI website!
Our partner the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation mobilized private sector donations of $108,000+ so far, reaching almost 69,000 individuals with relief assistance.
Find out more on the CBI website!
October 16, 2025 at 1:59 PM
🌀🫨The Philippines was hit by two tropical cyclones AND two earthquakes in the past weeks.
Our partner the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation mobilized private sector donations of $108,000+ so far, reaching almost 69,000 individuals with relief assistance.
Find out more on the CBI website!
Our partner the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation mobilized private sector donations of $108,000+ so far, reaching almost 69,000 individuals with relief assistance.
Find out more on the CBI website!
In the wake of disasters, the emotional & psychological toll can be profound, requiring both physical & psychological care.
Recovery isn't only about rebuilding what's been lost, but healing the invisible wounds left behind.
Find out how partners are addressing this...
#WorldMentalHealthDay
Recovery isn't only about rebuilding what's been lost, but healing the invisible wounds left behind.
Find out how partners are addressing this...
#WorldMentalHealthDay
October 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
In the wake of disasters, the emotional & psychological toll can be profound, requiring both physical & psychological care.
Recovery isn't only about rebuilding what's been lost, but healing the invisible wounds left behind.
Find out how partners are addressing this...
#WorldMentalHealthDay
Recovery isn't only about rebuilding what's been lost, but healing the invisible wounds left behind.
Find out how partners are addressing this...
#WorldMentalHealthDay
🔥After the Feb. 2024 wildfires, Desafío Levantemos Chile, a CBI Member Network, was on the ground within 24h to support emergency response BUT they also did a needs assessment to enable recovery.
The end result?
💪72 homes rebuilt within 10 months.
Read the full story here⏩http://bit.ly/4mHq0xo
The end result?
💪72 homes rebuilt within 10 months.
Read the full story here⏩http://bit.ly/4mHq0xo
September 29, 2025 at 9:17 PM
🔥After the Feb. 2024 wildfires, Desafío Levantemos Chile, a CBI Member Network, was on the ground within 24h to support emergency response BUT they also did a needs assessment to enable recovery.
The end result?
💪72 homes rebuilt within 10 months.
Read the full story here⏩http://bit.ly/4mHq0xo
The end result?
💪72 homes rebuilt within 10 months.
Read the full story here⏩http://bit.ly/4mHq0xo
In Mexico, communities got debris removal kits & food packs after Hurricane John BUT because canned goods weren't part of their traditional diet, they made them ill.
CENACED (a CBI Member Network) & partners listened, and distributed maize & beans instead.
Read the full story here: bit.ly/3KBZdVS
CENACED (a CBI Member Network) & partners listened, and distributed maize & beans instead.
Read the full story here: bit.ly/3KBZdVS
September 24, 2025 at 1:52 PM
In Mexico, communities got debris removal kits & food packs after Hurricane John BUT because canned goods weren't part of their traditional diet, they made them ill.
CENACED (a CBI Member Network) & partners listened, and distributed maize & beans instead.
Read the full story here: bit.ly/3KBZdVS
CENACED (a CBI Member Network) & partners listened, and distributed maize & beans instead.
Read the full story here: bit.ly/3KBZdVS
Did you know that there are clear, practical guidelines for businesses who want to do more on the humanitarian front?
Join us:
📅 Wed 1 Oct
⏰ 3-4pm GVA/9-10am NY
🔗 Register here bit.ly/4n7czrx
🗣️ EN-FR-SP interpretation
With examples from Sri Lanka & Mexico
#strongertogether #fosteringresilience
Join us:
📅 Wed 1 Oct
⏰ 3-4pm GVA/9-10am NY
🔗 Register here bit.ly/4n7czrx
🗣️ EN-FR-SP interpretation
With examples from Sri Lanka & Mexico
#strongertogether #fosteringresilience
September 23, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Did you know that there are clear, practical guidelines for businesses who want to do more on the humanitarian front?
Join us:
📅 Wed 1 Oct
⏰ 3-4pm GVA/9-10am NY
🔗 Register here bit.ly/4n7czrx
🗣️ EN-FR-SP interpretation
With examples from Sri Lanka & Mexico
#strongertogether #fosteringresilience
Join us:
📅 Wed 1 Oct
⏰ 3-4pm GVA/9-10am NY
🔗 Register here bit.ly/4n7czrx
🗣️ EN-FR-SP interpretation
With examples from Sri Lanka & Mexico
#strongertogether #fosteringresilience
🌎 Did you know that Peru is using AI to process huge amounts of data every day, transforming it into useful, practical information fueling a culture of preparedness?
📺 The information goes out via 270 media outlets
👨👩👧👦 An estimated 3 million people are reached every day
Read more ⏩ bit.ly/4ncOL5M
📺 The information goes out via 270 media outlets
👨👩👧👦 An estimated 3 million people are reached every day
Read more ⏩ bit.ly/4ncOL5M
How artificial intelligence is enabling a “culture of preparedness” in Peru
Based on years of working in emergency response, Juan Manuel Arribas, founder and CEO of Hombro a Hombro, a CBi Member Network, had a vision: he wanted Peru to be more resilient, and believed that the...
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September 19, 2025 at 2:49 PM
🌎 Did you know that Peru is using AI to process huge amounts of data every day, transforming it into useful, practical information fueling a culture of preparedness?
📺 The information goes out via 270 media outlets
👨👩👧👦 An estimated 3 million people are reached every day
Read more ⏩ bit.ly/4ncOL5M
📺 The information goes out via 270 media outlets
👨👩👧👦 An estimated 3 million people are reached every day
Read more ⏩ bit.ly/4ncOL5M
If you're going to #UNGA80 & are interested in events relevant to business, we got you covered 👇👇
📅Calendar format
🔎Grid view searchable by date, organizer, or event type (public versus invitation only)
📢If you know of an event that's not listed but should be - reach out!
📅Calendar format
🔎Grid view searchable by date, organizer, or event type (public versus invitation only)
📢If you know of an event that's not listed but should be - reach out!
September 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
If you're going to #UNGA80 & are interested in events relevant to business, we got you covered 👇👇
📅Calendar format
🔎Grid view searchable by date, organizer, or event type (public versus invitation only)
📢If you know of an event that's not listed but should be - reach out!
📅Calendar format
🔎Grid view searchable by date, organizer, or event type (public versus invitation only)
📢If you know of an event that's not listed but should be - reach out!
From Mexico to Sri Lanka, humanitarian challenges are local, but standards should be universal.
Discover how Sphere standards bridge business innovation + humanitarian excellence:
📅 Oct 1, 15:00 UTC+2
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/4n7czrx
Partners: CENACED, A-PAD SL, Sphere Standards
Discover how Sphere standards bridge business innovation + humanitarian excellence:
📅 Oct 1, 15:00 UTC+2
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/4n7czrx
Partners: CENACED, A-PAD SL, Sphere Standards
September 17, 2025 at 2:28 PM
From Mexico to Sri Lanka, humanitarian challenges are local, but standards should be universal.
Discover how Sphere standards bridge business innovation + humanitarian excellence:
📅 Oct 1, 15:00 UTC+2
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/4n7czrx
Partners: CENACED, A-PAD SL, Sphere Standards
Discover how Sphere standards bridge business innovation + humanitarian excellence:
📅 Oct 1, 15:00 UTC+2
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/4n7czrx
Partners: CENACED, A-PAD SL, Sphere Standards
A multisectoral swift water search & rescue training program in Sri Lanka saves & changes lives, pushes gender boundaries & more.
Find out more by reading our latest piece sharing the story of three members of the A-PAD Sri Lanka SAR team.
Read the full article here ▶️ bit.ly/3HSvmrv
Find out more by reading our latest piece sharing the story of three members of the A-PAD Sri Lanka SAR team.
Read the full article here ▶️ bit.ly/3HSvmrv
September 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
A multisectoral swift water search & rescue training program in Sri Lanka saves & changes lives, pushes gender boundaries & more.
Find out more by reading our latest piece sharing the story of three members of the A-PAD Sri Lanka SAR team.
Read the full article here ▶️ bit.ly/3HSvmrv
Find out more by reading our latest piece sharing the story of three members of the A-PAD Sri Lanka SAR team.
Read the full article here ▶️ bit.ly/3HSvmrv
🌀 From Hurricane Otis to Hurricane Erick, two of the lessons learned in Mexico from our partners @CENACED_Mx @UnidosporEllxs include the importance of:
📢Stronger Communication among different sectors
🤝Private Sector Coordination Protocols
Read more▶️ bit.ly/4lYWClP
📢Stronger Communication among different sectors
🤝Private Sector Coordination Protocols
Read more▶️ bit.ly/4lYWClP
Hurricane Season Reflections: How business engagement is shaping a safer future for Mexico’s Pacific coast
Over the past three years, southern Mexico’s Pacific coast has become a textbook example of how climate change intensifies disasters — and how vulnerabilities related to social infrastructure can ampl...
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September 2, 2025 at 4:06 PM
🌀 From Hurricane Otis to Hurricane Erick, two of the lessons learned in Mexico from our partners @CENACED_Mx @UnidosporEllxs include the importance of:
📢Stronger Communication among different sectors
🤝Private Sector Coordination Protocols
Read more▶️ bit.ly/4lYWClP
📢Stronger Communication among different sectors
🤝Private Sector Coordination Protocols
Read more▶️ bit.ly/4lYWClP
Fiji just set a global example on how to better integrate business into national disaster risk management efforts:
Their National National Disaster Risk Management Bill recognizes the Fiji Business Disaster Resilience Council within the legislative framework.
Read more here: bit.ly/4lOjzbk
Their National National Disaster Risk Management Bill recognizes the Fiji Business Disaster Resilience Council within the legislative framework.
Read more here: bit.ly/4lOjzbk
August 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Fiji just set a global example on how to better integrate business into national disaster risk management efforts:
Their National National Disaster Risk Management Bill recognizes the Fiji Business Disaster Resilience Council within the legislative framework.
Read more here: bit.ly/4lOjzbk
Their National National Disaster Risk Management Bill recognizes the Fiji Business Disaster Resilience Council within the legislative framework.
Read more here: bit.ly/4lOjzbk
This is the kind of conversation that can lead to life-saving partnerships between sectors and across borders.
We look forward to seeing how we can support strategic, impactful collective action stemming from this day!
#fosteringresilience #strongertogether
We look forward to seeing how we can support strategic, impactful collective action stemming from this day!
#fosteringresilience #strongertogether
Stimulating, practical day at World Economic Forum last week with business leaders on where partnership can help save lives. Great ideas on logistics, energy, comms, blockchain, cash payments. We need new coalitions and an economic model that reduces inequality and works for those in greatest need.
August 26, 2025 at 8:10 PM
This is the kind of conversation that can lead to life-saving partnerships between sectors and across borders.
We look forward to seeing how we can support strategic, impactful collective action stemming from this day!
#fosteringresilience #strongertogether
We look forward to seeing how we can support strategic, impactful collective action stemming from this day!
#fosteringresilience #strongertogether
This #WorldHumanitarianDay we put the spotlight on how every.single.sector has a role to play in disasters.
From food companies providing emergency supplies to logistics firms moving aid, all that's needed is a desire to engage.
Not sure how to do that? Ask!
Ps. Read more here bit.ly/3JmNKcn
From food companies providing emergency supplies to logistics firms moving aid, all that's needed is a desire to engage.
Not sure how to do that? Ask!
Ps. Read more here bit.ly/3JmNKcn
August 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
This #WorldHumanitarianDay we put the spotlight on how every.single.sector has a role to play in disasters.
From food companies providing emergency supplies to logistics firms moving aid, all that's needed is a desire to engage.
Not sure how to do that? Ask!
Ps. Read more here bit.ly/3JmNKcn
From food companies providing emergency supplies to logistics firms moving aid, all that's needed is a desire to engage.
Not sure how to do that? Ask!
Ps. Read more here bit.ly/3JmNKcn