Libya has officially commissioned its first solar power facility in the remote southeastern town of Kufra, located deep in the Sahara Desert near Egypt, Sudan, and Chad. Developed by Infinity Libya in partnership with the Al-Jouf Free Zone, the 1 MW installation became fully operational just eight months after the agreement was signed in September… [Read More]
ADB President Approves $3 Million Emergency Grant for Pakistan Flood Relief
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda has expressed condolences for those affected by the recent severe monsoon rains and floods in Pakistan, announcing a rapid response grant of $3 million from the Asia Pacific Disaster Response Fund to support emergency relief efforts. This funding, to be provided at the request of the Government of… [Read More]
Preventing Youth Substance Use: How Communities Can Make a Difference
Canada has announced over $2.9 million in funding through the Youth Substance Use Prevention Program (YSUPP) to help communities develop tailored approaches for preventing substance use among youth. The program supports initiatives that reflect the unique needs of local populations, ensuring young people receive targeted support, opportunities, and safe environments to thrive. This funding follows… [Read More]
Concern Worldwide Provides Lifesaving Support to Displaced Communities in DR Congo
Concern Worldwide is providing urgent humanitarian support to nearly 29,000 people displaced by conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Operating in Masisi territory and North Kivu province, Concern’s team has partnered with a consortium of NGOs, funded by the EU, to address immediate needs including health, nutrition, water, sanitation, and protection for displaced… [Read More]
Concern launches new water filtration unit to support Gaza hospital
A new water filtration machine, funded and technically supported by Concern Worldwide and its local partner CESVI, is now supplying thousands of litres of clean water daily to Gaza’s last operational children’s hospital in Gaza City. The 150-bed Al Rantisis Hospital, which treats up to 350 patients daily, benefits from the reverse osmosis machine producing… [Read More]
Over USD 300,000 from WHO Drives Significant Decline in Mpox Cases in Sierra Leone
A WHO-supported nationwide house-to-house campaign in Sierra Leone, costing USD 300,000, has halved Mpox cases in just one month. Named the “Enhanced Integrated Mpox Response (EIMR),” the campaign ran from July 9 to August 3, 2025, under the leadership of the Ministry of Health, the National Public Health Agency, and District Health Management Teams. WHO… [Read More]
UK Pledges New Support for Women and Girls in Gaza
The United Kingdom has announced vital new funding to support pregnant women, new mothers, and girls in Gaza, providing midwives, emergency medical supplies, and menstrual hygiene kits. This aid, which could reach thousands, is contingent on Israel allowing a substantial increase in humanitarian access amid a catastrophic crisis, with the Famine Review Committee confirming famine… [Read More]
UNHCR Chief Urges Global Support for Refugees Returning to DR Congo and Rwanda
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi concluded a week-long visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, calling for increased international support to ensure refugees and internally displaced people (IDPs) can return home safely and rebuild their lives. Grandi emphasized that safe and dignified voluntary return remains the most durable solution… [Read More]
£2 Million Fund Granted to Community Organisations Following Pharmaceutical Branch Closure
A £2 million fund will be awarded to community organisations in Ulverston, Cumbria, following the closure of the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) pharmaceutical branch at the end of June. The company pledged the donation as a legacy contribution to support local projects, with the GSK Task Force, established by Labour MP Michelle Scrogham, responsible for distributing the… [Read More]
Ukrainian Children on Frontlines Face Longer School Losses Than COVID-19 Closures
Children living in frontline areas of Ukraine have lost 25% more days of schooling due to the war than students experienced during the world’s longest COVID-19 school closures, according to Save the Children. Approximately 1.2 million school-aged children—about one in three—are beginning their fourth consecutive academic year with disrupted learning. Since the full-scale war began… [Read More]
Queenslanders Recognized at the 2025 Resilient Australia Awards
Outstanding contributions by Queenslanders to disaster resilience were celebrated at the 2025 Queensland Resilient Australia Awards, highlighting community-focused efforts to strengthen safety and preparedness for future disasters. Now in its eighth year, the awards showcased a strong spirit of innovation and collaboration across communities, schools, local councils, businesses, and government bodies throughout the state. Seven… [Read More]
Kyrgyzstan and Moldova Launch New Surveys to Combat Violence Against Women
Kyrgyzstan and Moldova have launched pilot surveys to measure the prevalence of violence against women, marking a key step in strengthening national responses to gender-based violence. These surveys, titled “Women’s Well-being and Safety,” are part of the regional programme “Empowering Equality: Strengthening Gender Data Systems in Europe and Central Asia,” implemented by UN Women, UNFPA,… [Read More]
How Youth Are Shaping the Future of Global Safety Net Systems
Economic vitality is often measured by the velocity at which money circulates, reflecting the dynamic exchange of goods, services, and opportunities. This principle extends beyond finance: movement and change in work, housing, and social participation are essential for societal progress. When these systems stagnate, crises arise, as human curiosity and iterative action are central to… [Read More]
Germany Allocates $65 Million to Strengthen Humanitarian Response in South Sudan
Germany has contributed an additional $65 million to UNICEF and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to strengthen community resilience in South Sudan amid a worsening humanitarian crisis. Currently, an estimated 9.3 million people—approximately 70 percent of the population—require humanitarian assistance. The funding, channeled through KfW, the German Development Bank, will support nearly one… [Read More]
Japan Provides Support to WFP Food Assistance Programs in Madagascar
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a contribution of JPY 300 million (approximately US$2 million) from the Government of Japan to support humanitarian food assistance for 48,000 vulnerable people in Madagascar’s Great South and Southeast regions. The funding will be used to procure 1,150 metric tons of rice and 173 metric tons… [Read More]
UN Expert on Indigenous Peoples’ Rights to Conduct Official Visit to Botswana
The UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples, Albert K. Barume, will undertake an official visit to Botswana from 1 to 12 September 2025. His mission will focus on examining a wide range of issues impacting Indigenous Peoples, including land and resource rights, access to justice, equality and non-discrimination, participation in decision-making, violence… [Read More]
Russia Bans International Baccalaureate Program, Citing ‘Russophobia’
Russia’s Prosecutor General has declared the Swiss-based International Baccalaureate (IB) an “undesirable organisation,” accusing it of promoting Russophobia and “non-traditional values.” The decision, announced on August 25, just days before the new academic year, effectively bans the IB from operating in Russia and prevents students from obtaining international diplomas that previously offered access to top… [Read More]
Cambodia’s Revised Citizenship Law Raises Concerns Over Rights and Security
On August 25, 2025, Cambodia’s National Assembly passed amendments to the country’s citizenship law that have sparked deep concern among human rights advocates. The revised law grants the government sweeping powers to revoke the citizenship of nationals, naturalized citizens, and dual citizens convicted of treason or “collusion with foreign powers” by courts controlled by the… [Read More]
Cambodia: World Bank Launches New Project to Improve Education and Learning for Young Children
The World Bank has approved the Basic Education Improvement Project, which aims to enhance education quality in Cambodia and benefit more than 1.7 million children. The initiative is supported by a $100 million credit from the International Development Association and a $5 million grant from the Early Learning Partnership Multi-Donor Trust Fund. Its primary goal… [Read More]
African Development Bank Hosts Training and Policy Dialogue to Strengthen Natural Resources Management in Zimbabwe
The African Development Bank, in collaboration with the Government of Zimbabwe, is set to host a three-day training workshop and high-level policy dialogue in Victoria Falls from 3 to 5 September 2025. The initiative will focus on tackling illicit financial flows (IFFs) and managing resource-backed loans (RBLs) within the country’s natural resources sector, a critical… [Read More]
IFAD Appoints New Country Director to Lead $327 Million Rural Development Push in India
James Marc de Sousa Shields has formally assumed his role as the new Country Director and Head of the Multi-Country Office for the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in India, presenting his credentials to Tanmaya Lal, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs. He emphasized India’s pivotal moment on its path to becoming a fully… [Read More]
3,500 Students Receive Back-to-School Backpacks as United Way Exceeds Distribution Target
United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s Backpacks for Success project recently provided thousands of local students with new backpacks filled with essential school supplies, with the combined value exceeding $106,000. Most distributions took place throughout August during community events hosted by partner organizations, ensuring children felt prepared and supported as they returned to school. Moira Weir,… [Read More]
Yemen Faces Devastating Floods: IOM Urges Global Humanitarian Support
Since early August, Yemen has been hit by torrential rains and violent windstorms, devastating communities, destroying homes, sweeping away livelihoods, and displacing thousands of families already living in precarious conditions. Rapid assessments conducted by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) across 73 displacement sites indicate that more than 46,500 people have been affected. Abdusattor Esoev,… [Read More]
