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The Ugandan women uplifting local communities through entrepreneurship

Two female entrepreneurs are giving back to Uganda’s vulnerable communities by addressing issues such as youth employability and female empowerment.

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DHL Disaster Response: The inside track of how humanitarian logistics happens

Two DHL employees recount their experiences volunteering to provide relief aid, as part of DHL's Disaster Response Team in the Americas.

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In the Covid-19 pandemic, Dubai steps up as world’s humanitarian logistics hub

Sitting at the crossroads between Asia, Europe and Africa, Dubai has come to the fore as a humanitarian logistics hub during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Delivering disaster aid in Africa and the Middle East

DHL's disaster response volunteers tell of their experiences delivering aid to communities struck by natural disasters in the Middle East and Africa.

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5 Asia-Pacific countries charging ahead with electric vehicles

With these leaders driving change, bold moves are paving the way for cleaner, more accessible transport.

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Why mentoring youth can aid economic growth

Mentorship and career guidance for young people in developing countries often bring positive long-term impact to national economies.

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From courier to CEO: Egidio Monteiro’s rise to the top

Starting his logistics journey as a courier proved an important learning experience for Egidio Monteiro, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Southern Africa.

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He pioneered DHL’s disaster response program 20 years ago. Here’s his story

Humanitarian logistics veteran Chris Weeks started DHL’s disaster response program and has led disaster deployments around the world for the past 20 years.

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Jobless youth in ASEAN: Why countries and companies are paying attention

The issue could seriously impede growth in the region, dimming the glow of a projected golden age of rapid economic expansion.

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How an aspiring humanitarian professional found her voice for the disadvantaged

A tough childhood has set Léonie Dindji on the path to helping disadvantaged communities in her native Côte d'Ivoire.

How do the volunteers of DPDHL Group’s Disaster Response Team train themselves to prepare for disasters? Logistics of Things finds out.

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An inside look at DHL’s disaster responders in training

How do the volunteers of DPDHL Group’s Disaster Response Team train themselves to prepare for disasters? Logistics of Things finds out.

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An inside look at DHL’s disaster responders in training

How do the volunteers of DPDHL Group’s Disaster Response Team train themselves to prepare for disasters? Logistics of Things finds out.

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5 ways the logistics industry can rethink packaging in 2020

With environmental impact a major concern for companies and consumers, the logistics industry has to rethink packaging to ensure a sustainable future.

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‘Not much was left’: smartAID goodwill ambassador on Hurricane Dorian damage

Being an experienced disaster relief volunteer did little to prepare Alethea Gold for Hurricane Dorian’s devastation in the Bahamas.

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A green Christmas: How to minimize packaging waste during the holiday season

Companies can consider these simple solutions before introducing sustainable practices to shrink their waste output.