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
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
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 #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