India is home to more than 3 million nonprofits, a number that surpasses both the total schools and registered companies in the country. This vast sector reflects India’s deep cultural heritage of giving, where philanthropy and community support have long been embedded in society. While nonprofits serve diverse causes—from health and education to road safety… [Read More]
Humanitarian Updates Amid Coordination Changes in Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan
Humanitarian coordination in Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan has been undergoing significant transition since the end of 2021, following the deactivation of traditional Clusters in 2022 and the closure of the NGO Forum (NCCI) in 2023. This rapid shift has often left gaps in joint needs analysis and fragmented understanding of the humanitarian situation. Despite the… [Read More]
Swiss Aid Empowers Sudan’s Countryside to Boost Post-Conflict Recovery
Sudan is facing the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, marked by widespread violence, human rights abuses, and food insecurity. In regions like Darfur and Kordofan, ongoing conflict has led to mass killings, sexual violence, and little progress toward peace. The humanitarian situation is dire, with over 21 million people experiencing acute food insecurity, including nearly 5… [Read More]
Solar Power Secures Water Access for 440,000 in Mykolaiv Through EU-UNDP Initiative
The European Union and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine have provided the city of Mykolaiv with 36 autonomous solar power systems, the EU Delegation to Ukraine announced on 24 November. These solar panels are set to be installed on the rooftops of non-residential municipal buildings, including central heating stations and boiler houses,… [Read More]
How Integrated Insights Are Accelerating Climate Action and Sustainable Development
Countries around the world are striving to provide citizens with essential needs such as decent jobs, safe housing, clean water, reliable energy, and opportunities for a better life. Development breakthroughs occur when progress in one area triggers improvements in others—for instance, investments in health can boost education outcomes, enhanced waste management strengthens local economies, and… [Read More]
Strengthening Health Innovation: PAHO Advances mRNA Vaccine Production in Latin America and the Caribbean
In Brasilia on November 18, 2025, the Second Regional Meeting on mRNA Research and Development in the Americas brought together R&D institutions, manufacturers, regulatory authorities, and international partners to strengthen collaboration and accelerate the development and production of vaccines and health technologies based on messenger RNA (mRNA). Organized by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO),… [Read More]
South Sudan Humanitarian Crisis: Conflict and Aid Shortages Leave Millions Struggling – Oxfam
In 2025, South Sudan faced its lowest level of international aid funding since gaining independence in 2011, leaving nearly six million people—almost half the population—experiencing acute hunger and lacking access to clean water and sanitation. Humanitarian programs have been forced to scale down just as the need for support has surged, with more than two… [Read More]
Kenya’s GBV Protection Failing Ahead of 2026 Target: A Deep Dive
Kenya’s pledged efforts to end gender-based violence (GBV) by 2026 are faltering, as shelters collapse under budget cuts, key reforms stall, and misreporting of GBV data persists. Survivors, activists, and shelter managers warn that the protection system is failing, leaving women and children vulnerable even as femicide rates rise and digital violence intensifies. Cases like… [Read More]
Three Organizations Driving Innovative Solutions to Global Inequality
The United States is facing a severe inequality crisis, with everyday Americans struggling to afford basic necessities like groceries, childcare, and bills, while billionaires’ wealth continues to grow. Oxfam’s report, UNEQUAL: The rise of a new American oligarchy and the change we need, highlights how the economic system is structured to benefit the ultra-wealthy and… [Read More]
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation: Lessons from Its Challenges
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has announced its closure after just five months of operation, marking another failed attempt to implement an alternative aid delivery system in Gaza. According to Oxfam America’s Peace and Security Director Scott Paul, the initiative was far from successful, contributing instead to the tragic loss of hundreds of Palestinian lives… [Read More]
Celebrating Diversity: Global Pluralism Award Recognizes Peacebuilders
Ottawa, Canada, 27 November 2025 – The 2025 Global Pluralism Award honoured three organisations for their efforts to foster inclusion and bridge divides in some of the world’s most fractured societies, while seven others received honourable mentions for their impactful work in building inclusive communities. The ceremony took place at the Delegation of the Ismaili… [Read More]
Building a Community-Focused Movement for Sustainable and Inclusive Connectivity
As 2025 comes to a close, reflection on the state of digital connectivity highlights both persistent challenges and meaningful achievements. Globally, 2.2 billion people remain unconnected, and among those with access, many still lack meaningful, community-centred connectivity that addresses local needs. Despite these obstacles, significant progress has been made this year through a variety of… [Read More]
Driving Sustainable Financing Solutions for Shared Transboundary Resources in Southern Africa
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is convening the inaugural Transboundary Water and Landscapes Sustainable Finance Bootcamp on 26–27 November 2025 in Muldersdrift, South Africa. The event will bring together representatives from SADC Member States, River Basin Organizations (RBOs), Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs), development partners, civil society, International Cooperating Partners, and financial institutions to explore… [Read More]
Advancing Ocean Sustainability: African SIDS Project Strengthens Global Partnerships
The UNDP-GEF Project, “Supporting Sustainable Inclusive Blue Economy Transformation in African Small Island Developing States (African SIDS),” in partnership with the African Union Commission and GWPSA, recently participated in an IW: Learn Twinning Exchange under the Global Environment Facility International Waters (GEF IW): LEARN 5 initiative. Held in Colombia and Belize from 27 October to… [Read More]
Tech SMEs Drive Growth with £4 Million Investment in Export Expansion and Job Creation
Seven SMEs in Belfast are collectively investing over £4.1 million to expand exports, advance research and development, and create 33 new jobs, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald announced during a visit to Ormeau Labs. Highlighting the importance of supporting SMEs in Northern Ireland’s predominantly small business economy, the Minister noted that these companies have leveraged… [Read More]
European Union Supports Food Security Response Across Northern Ghana
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Veterinary Services Directorate (VSD) of Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) and with funding from the European Union (EU), has successfully vaccinated over 200,000 poultry across the Savannah, North East, and Upper East Regions of Northern Ghana. The vaccination targeted… [Read More]
Strengthening Resilience in Mandera Cluster through the Village Model Approach
The Mandera Cluster, spanning Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia, is one of eastern Africa’s most climate-stressed and conflict-prone regions. Communities in the area face recurrent droughts, limited pasture, animal disease outbreaks, and cross-border conflicts, which continually threaten livelihoods and stability. Despite numerous interventions, sustaining long-term resilience remains difficult, as frequent shocks erode the gains achieved in… [Read More]
Ethiopia Launches Hepatitis B Birth Dose Vaccine to Protect Newborns
Ethiopia has officially launched the national introduction of the Hepatitis B Birth Dose (HepB BD) vaccine, marking a significant advancement in newborn immunization and efforts to prevent mother-to-child transmission of the Hepatitis B virus. The initiative is supported technically and financially by the World Health Organization (WHO), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF, and other immunization… [Read More]
Democratic Republic of the Congo Vaccinates 62 Million Kids Against Measles and Rubella
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has launched a nationwide vaccination campaign targeting approximately 62 million children aged 6 months to 14 years against measles and rubella. This initiative precedes the introduction of the combined measles-rubella (MR) vaccine into the country’s routine immunization schedule, which will replace the single measles vaccine. The catch-up campaign… [Read More]
Civil Protection Shelter Coalition Inaugurated by Ukraine and Team Europe for Strengthened Civil Safety
The Government of Ukraine, together with Team Europe, has inaugurated the Civil Protection Shelter Coalition, a major initiative aimed at protecting civilians from Russia’s ongoing missile and drone attacks. The Coalition seeks to transition Ukraine from relying on ad-hoc shelters to establishing a nationwide modern civil protection shelter network, prioritizing frontline communities and regions most… [Read More]
Strengthening Integrity: Uzbekistan Rolls Out Anti-Corruption Training Across Regions
From 26 November to 24 December 2025, Uzbekistan is hosting a series of training sessions across all 14 regions, including the Republic of Karakalpakstan, aimed at strengthening the role of territorial anti-corruption councils. Organized by the Anti-Corruption Agency in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), funded by the European Union (EU), and supported… [Read More]
U.S. Cuts Funding for World AIDS Day Commemorations for the First Time in 37 Years
The U.S. State Department will no longer commemorate World AIDS Day with public messaging, ending a long-standing tradition of recognizing those who have died from the disease and raising awareness on December 1. According to reports, employees and grantees have been instructed not to use federal funding for World AIDS Day activities or to publicly… [Read More]
Inspiring Stories from Yemen: Humanitarian Efforts Driving Hope and Resilience
More than a decade of conflict in Yemen has pushed civilians into increasingly desperate living conditions, with communities heavily dependent on humanitarian assistance for survival. Climate shocks, mass displacement and a deepening economic crisis have further eroded access to essential services, leaving families with limited resources and few sustainable options. In response, Concern is working… [Read More]
