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ORGANISERS
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International Association for Human Values & Art of Living
Founded by HH Sri Sri Ravishankar
The International Association for Human Values (IAHV) is an NGO established in Geneva in 1997 and holds special consultative status with the Econ omic and Social Council of the United Nations. Through programmes educating people about shared values, the International Association for Human Values along with its sister organization, the Art of Living Foundation (AOL), has been working towards building healthy, sustainable communities in over 150 countries around the world. IAHV and AOL develop and promote programs of personal development to encourage the practice of human values in everyday life. They also have programs of community education that foster greater awareness of shared values among diverse cultures. IAHV’s Middle Eastern headquarters was established at the International Humanitarian City in 2003.
www.iahv.org and www.artofliving.org
Contact person: Rugmani Prabhakar and Vanya Vora
Country Coordinators - ‘Stand Up and Take Action 2008 Mission Green Earth’ Campaign
Phone: ; 0504520969
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OFFICIAL SUPPORTERS
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International Humanitarian City
International Humanitarian City (IHC) is a first-of-its-kind global humanitarian hub, which aims to facilitate aid and development efforts by providing local and international humanitarian actors with facilities and services specifically designed to meet their needs. An independent free zone authority created by the Government of Dubai under the Directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and chaired by HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, Wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE, Ruler of Dubai, IHC consolidates Dubai as an essential link in the humanitarian value chain. Leveraging the proven Dubai free zone model, IHC addresses the specific needs of the humanitarian aid and development community, while grouping them in a secure environment that fosters partnerships, social responsibility and global change. By co-locating, non-profit and commercial entities are encouraged to share best practices to increase their operational efficiencies and improve institutional learning. More than 50 organisations and commercial companies are currently registered with IHC. IHC is a non-religious, non-political and non-profit organisation.
www.ihc.ae
Contact person: Elise Bijon, Communications Officer
Phone:
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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
UNDP is the UN's global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. On the ground in 166 countries, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. As they develop local capacity, they draw on the people of UNDP and its wide range of partners. Progress towards the achievement, by 2015, of the Millennium Development Goals is an integral part of UNDP's works.
UNDP is a neutral and trusted partner, which draws on its mandate, wide pool of knowledge and comparative advantages to enhance national capacities in line with national priorities and objectives. UNDP works with a wide variety of partners including Government, civil society organization and private sector, the UN system and other international partners.
www.undp.org.ae
Contact Person: Walid Abu Saifan
Mobile:
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United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
The UNEP is the voice for the environment in the United Nations system. It is an advocate, educator, catalyst and facilitator, promoting the wise use of the planet's natural assets for sustainable development. It aims to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
www.unep.org
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CORPORATE SPONSOR
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Barclays Bank PLC
Barclays Corporate Responsibility in Emerging Markets
As one of the world’s leading banks, with 147,000 employees in more than 50 countries, Barclays plays a significant role globally by offering employment, providing finance for major infrastructure projects and most importantly bringing mainstream banking to customers.
In 2007, we invested £52.4m in community projects around the world, with more than 43,000 colleagues in 26 countries involved in our fundraising and volunteering initiatives. Our community investment is positioned around three major themes; ‘Banking on Brighter Futures’, our flagship programme which allows us to use our financial skills and expertise to help people achieve financial independence and security; ‘Looking after local communities’ which supports causes that matter in our local markets and ‘Charity begins at work’, our staff volunteering programme.
Our community programmes have at its heart the desire for Barclays to be a part of the communities in which we live and work and to support issues and causes that are most dear to our communities. We harness the energy, time and skills of our employees because they have a huge amount to give – and gain – by being involved.
In the UAE, Barclays has launched several initiatives to help realize such objectives. These include; the ‘B-Green initiative’ aimed at reducing carbon footprint and improve our environment, ‘Ramadan...A Time to give’ aimed at supporting the educational development of special needs students as well as providing essential food supplies to low income families and ‘Give Life...Donate Blood’ a drive to help supply essential blood reserves for the benefit of Thallesemia, cancer and emergency cases.
In the Emerging Markets Barclays operates in India, Pakistan, Russia, Mauritius, Seychelles, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and the UAE. Our Corporate responsibility focus for these emerging market countries is to encourage youth development, promote financial inclusion and support environmental sustainability.
www.barclays.com/community
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Ministry of Environment & Water
Dr. Rashid Ahmed bin Fahd
Minister of Enviroment & Water
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Dubai Municipality
Dubai Municipality provides diverse services to residents, visitors and businesses in Dubai in such areas as city planning, general projects, building & construction, public health, drainage & irrigation, public parks & landscaping and a lot of other areas. Armed with a clear-cut vision and an immaculate strategy, it strives to turn Dubai into an excellent city that provides the essence of success and comfort of living.
Through the appropriate investment in human and other resources, Dubai Municipality is working to plan, design, build and manage the municipal infrastructure and other related facilities and services.
The Municipality is currently undertaking a number of ambitious projects that would improve people’s living conditions. These projects include public libraries, public parks, drainage networks, new sewage treatment plant, a new zoo and a number of modern public facilities.
Contact: Muna Darwish Al Haddad Promotion officer Promotion & Recreation Office Horticulture & Public Parks Department Dubai Municipality Tel: 043027709
Email:
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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, Dubai, UAE, http://www.dewa.gov.ae
Our Vision: A recognized World-Class Utility
Our Mission: Meeting customer satisfaction and promoting Dubai’s vision through delivering electricity & water services by a competent workforce at world-class level of safety & environment, reliability and efficiency
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CREATIVE & PRO BONO PARTNERS
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Netlinkblue Interactive
Netlinkblue Interactive is the e-businesses division of Netlinkblue Holding, which provides clients with integrated digital solutions that combine creative thinking, insightful strategy, multicultural expertise and cutting-edge technology - all with a purpose of building businesses and brands.
www.netlinkblue.com
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Globalization Partners International
Globalization Partners International (GPI) provides document, software and website translation services into over 100 languages including Arabic.
www.globalizationpartners.com
E-mail:
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Banyan International
The Banyan International is a dynamic, full service advertising & marketing agency with a flair for creative design, innovative brand building and all mediums of corporate communications. Our services include graphic design, copy content, direct marketing, media planning and placement, web & e-commerce solutions, event management and space design.
www.thebanyan.com
Contact: Asih Wulansari
Joyce Aguilar
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