Tom Fletcher, the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, expressed deep alarm over the escalating violence in El Fasher, Sudan, as reports emerge of widespread civilian casualties and forced displacement. He described a dire situation where hundreds of thousands of civilians are trapped with no access to food, healthcare, or safety, as fighting intensifies and escape routes… [Read More]
Caribbean Braces for Hurricane Melissa as 1.6 Million Children Face Danger
Hurricane Melissa, currently a powerful Category 4 storm moving slowly across the Caribbean Sea, is expected to intensify into a Category 5 hurricane with sustained winds exceeding 157 mph (about 252 km/h). The storm threatens to bring days of destructive weather to Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic, raising fears of infrastructure collapse and… [Read More]
Reviving Lake Chad: How Local Communities Are Restoring Livelihoods and Hope
Across the Lake Chad Basin, communities are beginning to witness a revival of livelihoods and hope after years of conflict and climate shocks. In Chad’s Kouloudia Sub-Prefecture, farmers like Achta—once forced to abandon their land—are now harvesting abundant crops thanks to improved irrigation and agricultural support. Her story illustrates how access to water and modern… [Read More]
Caribbean: WFP Steps Up Support to Vulnerable Communities Before Tropical Storm Melissa
As Tropical Storm Melissa moves across the Caribbean, bringing heavy rains and strong winds, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is working closely with governments and partners to help communities prepare and minimize the storm’s impact. With forecasts indicating that Melissa could intensify into a major hurricane, WFP’s actions are focused on early preparedness… [Read More]
Asian Development Bank Funds Water Infrastructure Improvements in Rural Georgia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $233.2 million results-based loan to expand access to reliable and safe water supply services in rural areas of Georgia. The new initiative, known as the Clean, Local, Equitable Access to Reliable Water (CLEAR) Program, aims to ensure sustainable and inclusive water supply for residents in at least… [Read More]
Asian Development Bank Funds $100 Million Project to Revitalize Sri Lanka’s Tourism Industry
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million financing package to boost Sri Lanka’s tourism sector through strategic policy reforms and targeted investments aligned with the National Tourism Policy. The initiative aims to strengthen sector governance, enhance private sector participation, and address infrastructure gaps while promoting product development and destination marketing to increase… [Read More]
Mozambique Experts Receive Training from African Development Bank on Sustainable Project Management
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Government of Mozambique have successfully concluded a five-day training workshop aimed at strengthening national capacity in applying the Bank’s updated Integrated Safeguards System (ISS) to ongoing and future Bank-financed projects. The training brought together more than 80 participants from project implementation units, national environmental agencies, sectoral ministries, executing… [Read More]
Burundi to Benefit from $8.6 Million African Development Fund Grant for Water and Climate Resilience
The African Development Fund, through its Climate Action Window, has approved an additional $8.6 million grant to support the first phase of the Water Sector and Climate Resilience Building Support Programme (PASEREC) in Burundi. This new financing builds on the initial $13.3 million approved in 2023, extending the programme’s duration by another year. The expanded… [Read More]
African Risk Financing Programme Reaches $150 Million with $2 Million Drought Payout to Mozambique
Mozambique has received a $2 million insurance premium for drought protection for the 2025–2026 agricultural season, marking its third consecutive year of coverage under the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) Africa Disaster Risk Financing (ADRiFi) Programme. The announcement was made during the 2025 Climate and Disaster Risk Financing Forum, held in Maputo from October 14 to… [Read More]
Historic Launch: Haiti’s First Feminist Fund Targets $1 Million to Empower Women
The Fund for Haitian Women (FHW), led by the Haitian Women’s Collective (HWC), has officially launched with the ambitious goal of raising one million dollars by April 2026. As the first feminist fund in the Caribbean, FHW seeks to promote gender justice, women’s empowerment, and sustainable development in Haiti. The initiative comes at a time… [Read More]
€22 Million SOGREA Initiative to Boost Green Mini-Grid Development in Sierra Leone
The European Union-funded Salone Off-Grid Renewable Energy Acceleration (SOGREA) Initiative has launched a new €22 million Investment Facility in collaboration with the Government of Sierra Leone and private sector partners. The initiative aims to accelerate electricity access through the deployment of green mini-grids, advancing Sierra Leone’s national goal of universal energy access. Implemented by the… [Read More]
New EU-ILO Program Aims to Strengthen Ukraine’s Workforce and Jobs
The European Union (EU) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have launched a landmark partnership to modernize Ukraine’s labour market, strengthen social dialogue, and advance youth employment through the Youth Guarantee initiative. The project, titled “Promoting Inclusive Labour Market Governance Reform in Support of Ukraine’s Reconstruction and EU Accession,” will run for 36 months from… [Read More]
Albania Receives €100 Million from EU Growth Plan to Strengthen Economy
Albania has made notable progress in advancing its Reform and Growth Agenda under the EU Growth Plan, achieving 21 of the 41 planned reform measures (51%) between December 2024 and June 2025. This strong performance prompted the European Commission to disburse €99.3 million under the Reform and Growth Facility, positioning Albania as the top performer… [Read More]
EU Invests €6 Million to Boost Energy Efficiency in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina has taken a significant step toward a greener and more energy-efficient future with the launch of the EU4EnergyEfficiency project. Funded by the European Union and jointly implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Czech Development Agency (CZDA), in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations (MOFTER),… [Read More]
EIB Group Provides €750,000 for Humanitarian Aid in Gaza
The EIB Institute, the philanthropic arm of the European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group), has announced a donation of €750,000 to support humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza, focusing on medical aid and nutritional assistance. The funding will prioritize vulnerable groups most affected by the recent conflict, including children, who represent over half of Gaza’s population…. [Read More]
€9.2 Billion Approved by EIB Group for Housing Innovation, Energy Security, and Child Health
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have approved €9.2 billion in new financing to promote housing innovation, enhance energy security, and strengthen healthcare and water systems across Europe. Among the initiatives, the EIB Board endorsed the €400 million HousingTechEU program, aimed at supporting mid-cap and large EU companies in the… [Read More]
$5.4 Million Funding to Strengthen Canada’s Climate Action Through Space Technology
Canada is investing $5.4 million to strengthen climate action through advanced space technology, aiming to improve environmental monitoring and resilience to extreme weather events. Increasingly severe heatwaves, floods, wildfires, and hurricanes are impacting communities, economies, and ecosystems across the country, particularly in the Arctic, where reliable environmental data is essential for adaptation and planning. Satellites… [Read More]
Government of Canada Funds Projects to Enhance Accessibility Across Workplaces and Public Spaces
The Government of Canada is prioritizing an inclusive workforce where every Canadian, including persons with disabilities, can contribute their talents and thrive. October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a period to highlight the importance of accessibility and inclusion in workplaces. Over one million Canadians with disabilities aged 15–64 who are currently not employed could… [Read More]
£10 Million Boost to Strengthen Safety and Support for Muslim Communities
The UK government has announced an additional £10 million in funding to enhance the security of mosques, Muslim community centres, and faith schools across the country, following a rise in religious hate crimes. The funding, part of the Protective Security for Mosques Scheme, will provide vital security measures such as CCTV, alarm systems, secure fencing,… [Read More]
UK Government Announces Clean Energy Jobs Boom Across Wales
The UK government has unveiled plans to create a generation of clean energy jobs in Wales as part of its mission to become a global clean energy superpower. The initiative aims to deliver over 15,000 additional clean energy jobs in Wales by 2030, focusing on high-demand occupations such as electricians, plumbers, welders, engineers, and metal… [Read More]
Vietnam Typhoons: Irish Aid Steps in to Assist 40,000 Vulnerable Communities
Irish Aid is providing €250,000 in humanitarian support to help 40,000 people in northern Vietnam affected by recent powerful typhoons. Typhoon Bualoi and Typhoon Matmo struck the same region in quick succession, damaging over 545,000 homes and impacting more than one million children and their families. These storms are part of a series of typhoons… [Read More]
£6.5 Million Investment Announced to Empower Irish Communities Across Britain
Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, has announced more than £6.5 million (just under €7.6 million) in Emigrant Support Programme grants, benefiting 110 organisations and supporting 192 projects across the Irish community in Britain. The funding aims to strengthen community initiatives, preserve cultural heritage, and enhance connections among Irish diaspora… [Read More]
Strengthening Indigenous Participation in Global Health and Environmental Decision-Making
A two-day Dialogue on traditional knowledge, biodiversity, and health held on 1–2 October 2025 at the University of Ottawa, Canada, set the stage for strengthened Indigenous-led engagement in global health and biodiversity governance. The event, titled Ottawa Dialogue on Traditional Knowledge, Biodiversity and Health: Restoring Trust, Strengthening Partnerships, and Advancing Indigenous-Led Pathways, brought together 25… [Read More]
