fundsforNGOs News

Japan has contributed approximately $3.1 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to provide lifesaving food and nutrition assistance to Palestinians facing severe food insecurity. The grant of JPY 500 million will support the purchase of wheat flour and Japanese canned fish, helping meet essential food and nutrition needs for more than 170,000 people across Gaza and the West… [Read More]

New Zealand has announced a $9.7 million funding boost over four years to help protect national parks and native ecosystems from the impacts of wild goats and deer. Conservation Minister Tama Potaka said the funding, provided through the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL), will support targeted wild goat and deer management across nationally significant conservation areas…. [Read More]

Burundi has launched a BIF 300 billion ($100.5 million) credit facility through CRDB Bank Burundi to boost investment in agriculture, livestock, agricultural processing and other productive economic activities. The facility will offer loans at an annual interest rate of 5%, with financing available for agricultural machinery, livestock equipment and other investments aimed at expanding production. The initiative seeks… [Read More]

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in India and Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) have announced a new phase of their partnership to strengthen India’s inclusive circular economy and improve end-to-end plastic waste management. The partnership aims to support 50,000 Safai Mitras and strengthen waste management systems across 50 cities by 2028. The initiative will connect waste… [Read More]

Government offices at Áras an tSáile in Renmore, Galway, have officially reopened following an €11.467 million energy retrofit project aimed at improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions and creating a more sustainable workplace. The reopening was marked on 24 August 2026 by Minister for Defence Helen McEntee and Minister of State with responsibility for the Office… [Read More]

South Africa’s Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation is calling for stronger and more coordinated action to ensure women and girls can enter, advance and take leadership roles in science, technology and innovation. As the country marks National Women’s Month, the committee has recognised the growing contribution of women to research, innovation and technological… [Read More]

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has launched the Infrastructure Climate-Resilient Fund Nigeria (ICRF Nigeria), a new investment platform designed to mobilise domestic institutional capital for climate-resilient infrastructure projects in Nigeria and across Africa. The fund, launched through AFC Capital Partners (ACP), is registered with Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission as a closed-end fund. It will provide… [Read More]

UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Rosie Winterton is visiting Cambodia on her first overseas trip in the role, with peaceful dialogue, humanitarian recovery and stronger bilateral cooperation among the key priorities. During her visit to Siem Reap and Oddar Meanchey, Winterton will visit UK-funded projects supporting communities affected by the recent Cambodia-Thailand border conflict. She… [Read More]

Ten youth organisations across Scotland are set to benefit from £989,202 in Young Start funding to support children and young people aged 8 to 24. The funding, announced by The National Lottery Community Fund on 12 August 2026, will help young people build confidence, connect with their peers and take part in activities that strengthen… [Read More]

Absa has supported a EUR456 million financing facility for Genser Energy Investments LLC, strengthening the energy company’s financial position and supporting its expansion across Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and other West African markets. The facility was arranged by Absa’s Corporate and Investment Banking division alongside Rand Merchant Bank and Standard Bank. It will provide working capital… [Read More]

A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) promoting greater Ghanaian participation in the extractive sector has welcomed the 12-month reprieve granted to Adamus Resources following a dispute over the revocation of its mining leases. The Coalition of CSOs Promoting Indigenisation in the Extractive Sector (CoCPIES) said the decision by President John Dramani Mahama provides an… [Read More]

The European Union has announced new funding to support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in Syria and Lebanon. The additional financial assistance will help UNRWA continue providing essential services and humanitarian support to Palestine refugees facing challenging economic and social conditions. Palestine refugees in Syria… [Read More]

Around 3.7 million children in Afghanistan are suffering from wasting, one of the most dangerous forms of malnutrition, with approximately one million facing the most severe and potentially fatal form of the condition. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that the crisis is placing growing pressure on Afghanistan’s already overstretched health system. Children under… [Read More]

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has issued a JPY20 billion ($126 million) seven-year water theme bond to finance projects supporting sustainable agriculture, water resource management and food security across Asia and the Pacific. The bond, issued on August 26, 2026, was purchased by Zenkyoren, Japan’s National Mutual Insurance Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives, and arranged by Daiwa Capital… [Read More]

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the World Food Programme (WFP) are expanding access to climate-risk insurance for smallholder farmers in Ethiopia through a new initiative designed to protect agricultural livelihoods from extreme weather and natural disasters. EIB Global is providing a grant of up to €4 million to WFP to develop and roll out tailored microinsurance… [Read More]

Amazonia’s vast biodiversity is creating new opportunities for sustainable economic growth, innovation and local entrepreneurship as governments, researchers and communities explore ways to build a stronger regional bioeconomy. The Amazon region is often viewed primarily through the lens of environmental crisis. However, its biological wealth, cultural diversity and growing scientific capacity also provide a foundation… [Read More]

Uzbekistan is strengthening its public financial management system through digital innovation, international cooperation and reforms aimed at making public spending more efficient, transparent and aligned with long-term development priorities. The Training Center under Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Economy and Finance, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), held an international scientific and practical conference… [Read More]

Five rural communities across the Solomon Islands have strengthened their ability to respond to climate change following the successful completion of the Community-Based Adaptation (CBA) Phase III Programme, implemented through the United Nations Development Programme’s Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme. Funded by the Government of Australia, the programme invested US$150,000 between 2022 and 2026 in community-led initiatives… [Read More]

A village farming group in Zimbabwe’s Hurungwe Ward 8 is demonstrating how agroecological farming, market access and community savings can help rural households build stronger and more resilient livelihoods. The 26-member Mutungambera Village Business Unit (VBU), comprising 19 women and seven men, previously faced major challenges in horticultural production. Limited access to reliable water, secure garden infrastructure,… [Read More]

Coastal communities in Bangladesh are turning to rainwater harvesting and filtration systems as climate change and rising salinity make safe drinking water increasingly difficult to access. In Dacope, Khulna District, ponds and other water sources surround villages, yet saline intrusion has made much of the available water unsafe for drinking. For many families, securing reliable… [Read More]

Twenty-three young law graduates gained practical experience in justice, human rights, refugee protection and humanitarian law during a two-day learning programme in Cox’s Bazar on August 19 and 20, 2026. The programme was organised as part of the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) Internship Programme, with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Bangladesh. The initiative… [Read More]

India’s proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) Bill, 2026 is drawing renewed attention to how foreign funding of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and civil society organisations is regulated. The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha in March 2026 before being referred to a parliamentary committee following objections from civil society organisations, minority groups and opposition parties. Critics… [Read More]

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has awarded Streit Security Vehicles FZ-LLC a $198.64 million contract to supply specialized vehicles to the Congolese National Police (PNC), as Kinshasa moves to strengthen police capabilities amid heightened security concerns. Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Jacquemain Shabani Lukoo Bihango awarded the contract, valued at exactly $198,635,462.50 including taxes. The purchase… [Read More]