The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have approved €7.1 billion in new financing to strengthen Europe’s technological leadership, energy security, and infrastructure. The funding will also back projects for climate adaptation, urban development in Italy, business support in Spain, and sustainable transport in Greece. Additionally, the Boards approved significant investments… [Read More]
Cyprus to Receive Additional EIB Funding for Healthcare and EU Investments
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced two new financing agreements with Cyprus, reinforcing its long-term partnership with the country and its commitment to improving healthcare, research, education, and sustainable development. These investments will also accelerate Cyprus’s green and digital transition, benefiting both people and communities. The first agreement allocates an additional €5 million to… [Read More]
UK Commits Additional £6 Million to Somalia Security Support Facility Trust Fund
The United Kingdom has announced an additional contribution of £6 million (over $8 million USD) to the Somali Security Forces (SSF) Trust Fund, administered by the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS). This funding will provide vital non-lethal logistical support, including food rations, fuel, communication equipment, tentage, and life-saving medical evacuation services for Somali… [Read More]
la Caixa” Foundation and UNHCR Strengthen Efforts for Maternal and Child Health
The ”la Caixa” Foundation and UNHCR have reaffirmed their long-standing partnership to support refugee communities in Ethiopia, one of Africa’s largest refugee-hosting countries. As part of this renewed collaboration, the ”la Caixa” Foundation will continue its support for the Moments of Motherhood (MOM) Project, a flagship initiative that has significantly improved health outcomes for refugee… [Read More]
From Violence to Empowerment: Rhoda’s Inspiring Journey of Survival
In December 2019, Rhoda Chechepus narrowly escaped a life-threatening fire set in her hut by her husband, a culmination of years of domestic violence. At the age of 32, the mother of three from Katukumwok village in Amudat District carries both physical and emotional scars, which ultimately motivated her to leave the abusive marriage six… [Read More]
Post-Aid Solutions to Hunger: How Africa Zero Hunger is Transforming Food Security
Food insecurity is a growing crisis across Africa, with many vulnerable populations dependent on emergency aid that often fails to address the root causes of hunger. The Africa Zero Hunger campaign, led by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), represents a shift from short-term relief toward long-term, sustainable solutions. Leveraging… [Read More]
Breaking Barriers to Financing Digital Inclusion: Join the Global Conversation
Nearly one-third of the global population has never accessed the internet, with rural and marginalized urban communities, particularly in the Global South, being the most affected. Groups facing systemic barriers, including women, Indigenous peoples, and low-income populations, are disproportionately excluded, highlighting the urgent need for equitable digital access. Despite sufficient resources existing to close these… [Read More]
DBS Foundation Grants SGD 4.5 Million to 22 Businesses, Empowering 4 from India
DBS Foundation (DBSF) has selected 22 Businesses for Impact (BFIs) across its key markets, including four enterprises from India, to receive funding under its Annual Grant Award programme. Chosen from over 1,500 applicants, the cohort will receive a total of SGD 4.5 million to scale their businesses and support communities in need. The impact from… [Read More]
India Becomes World’s 3rd-Largest Tech Startup Hub, Surpassing Germany and France – Tracxn
India has become the third-largest technology startup hub in the world, surpassing Germany and France, according to a report by market intelligence platform Tracxn. In the first nine months of 2025, Indian startups raised a total of $7.7 billion, driven by several large funding rounds. Notable among these were Erisha E Mobility’s $1 billion Series… [Read More]
Audrey Azoulay Advocates for Unhindered Access to Education for Girls in Science and Technology
Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, and Professor Peng Liyuan, Special Envoy of the Organization, marked the 10th anniversary of the UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education, supported by China. During her visit, Azoulay will also sign agreements to establish a new UNESCO Institute in Shanghai focused on science and technology education, a field where… [Read More]
Peru Partners with IDB to Advance Fiscal Reforms and Stimulate Economic Growth
Peru has secured a $550 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to implement fiscal reforms designed to stimulate economic growth by enhancing productivity and encouraging private investment. This operation is the first of two under a broader program aimed at addressing structural gaps in state capacity. The reforms focus on strengthening fiscal policy… [Read More]
IDB Provides Funding to Enhance Jamaica’s Cybersecurity Capabilities
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$6.5 million loan to help Jamaica strengthen its cybersecurity capabilities, benefiting over 2.8 million people by improving the resilience of public institutions and critical infrastructure against cyber threats. Including US$3.5 million in counterpart funding, the total US$10 million operation will support the modernization of cybersecurity governance, enhance… [Read More]
IDB Lab Backs Latin American Startups with $2M Investment in 500 LatAm Seed Fund IV
IDB Lab, the innovation and venture capital arm of the Inter-American Development Bank Group, has announced a $2 million strategic investment in the 500 LatAm Seed Fund IV, managed by 500 LatAm. The fund aims to support approximately 40 early-stage technology startups across Latin America and the Caribbean, including emerging ecosystems in Costa Rica, the… [Read More]
Boosting Infrastructure in Latin America: CABEI and CIFI Form Strategic Alliance
The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) has approved a loan of up to US$13.2 million to the Inter-American Infrastructure Finance Corporation (CIFI) to support private sector-led infrastructure projects in its member countries. This initiative aims to finance strategic projects across sectors such as energy, transportation, tourism, telecommunications, and water, enhancing regional competitiveness and… [Read More]
CABEI Launches First Healthcare Bond to Fund Regional Health Projects
The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) has successfully issued its first Healthcare Bond in the international capital markets, raising US$70 million with a 15-year maturity. The bond was purchased by an Asian investor under CABEI’s Sustainable Bond Framework, rated SQS2 by Moody’s, with support from Barclays Bank PLC. This issuance reinforces CABEI’s strong… [Read More]
COP30 Brazil: A Potential Turning Point for the Planet’s Climate Future
COP30, scheduled for November 2025 in Belém, Brazil, is poised to be a pivotal moment for global climate action. It will be the first major summit following the Paris Agreement’s Global Stocktake at COP28, signaling a shift from pledges to concrete delivery. Observers note that Belém will test whether the climate community can transform promises… [Read More]
Ontario Invests $9M to Enhance Dementia Care Services Across the Province
The Ontario government is investing $9 million over three years to launch the Improving Dementia Care Program (IDCP), aimed at enhancing care for residents with dementia in long-term care homes. This program employs emotion-based models of care, focusing on the needs of residents and fostering strong relationships between staff, residents, and families. The initiative is… [Read More]
World Maritime Day 2025: Advancing Safety, Security, and Environmental Protection at Sea
The theme for World Maritime Day 2025, “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity,” underscores the critical importance of maritime safety, security, and environmental protection. This year, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) highlights the UK’s ongoing commitment to these priorities, reflecting the central role of shipping in global trade and marine conservation. Over the past… [Read More]
Mitsubishi Estate to Invest £800 Million, Creating 4,000 Jobs in UK Creative Industries
Mitsubishi Estate has announced an £800 million investment to transform the former ITV Studio on London’s Southbank into a major hub for the creative industries, creating 4,000 new jobs. The redevelopment, named ‘Vista,’ will provide 600,000 square feet of commercial and cultural space, including 40,000 square feet of affordable workspace designed to support Lambeth’s emerging… [Read More]
£214 Million Boost for Welsh Communities to Enhance Neighbourhoods and Restore Local Pride
The UK Government has launched a £214 million Pride in Place programme to empower Welsh communities to transform their local areas, enhance neighbourhoods, and restore pride. This funding allows residents to decide how money is spent, enabling them to clean up streets, tackle anti-social behaviour, and save valued local facilities such as pubs and libraries…. [Read More]
UNESCO Hails Historic Entry into Force of BBNJ Treaty for Ocean Protection
UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay welcomed the entry into force of the BBNJ agreement, a landmark treaty aimed at strengthening protection for the high seas, which cover nearly half of the Earth and have long lacked enforceable safeguards. Adopted in 2023 after almost two decades of negotiation, the treaty reached the required threshold of 60 ratifications,… [Read More]
150th Anniversary: Carlsberg Foundation Pledges DKK 150 Million to Advance Research Centres
The Carlsberg Foundation is preparing to celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2026 by awarding DKK 150 million in funding for interdisciplinary research centres, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to advancing Danish basic research. Established by brewer J.C. Jacobsen on 25 September 1876, the foundation was created to channel part of the brewery’s resources into scientific progress… [Read More]
Early Talk Boost’ Programme Gets Expansion to Support Children with Language Delays, Announces Minister Foley
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has announced the expansion of the Early Talk Boost programme, which addresses language delays among young children, with the recruitment of up to 50 additional tutors. The programme is already operational in 108 early learning and care settings across 18 counties and is set to reach more… [Read More]
