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The European Investment Fund (EIF) has extended an additional €250 million uncapped guarantee to BNP Paribas S.A., increasing the existing guarantee from €75 million to a total of €325 million under the InvestEU program. This expanded envelope is expected to mobilize at least €465 million in financing for the real economy, supporting up to 25–30… [Read More]

The government of Mauritania has signed a framework agreement with the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) to mobilize USD 900 million in Sharia-compliant funds aimed at supporting strategic projects and strengthening the national private sector. The three-year partnership was formalized in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, by Mauritania’s Minister of Economic Affairs… [Read More]

Agriculture remains the backbone of many African economies, employing roughly half of the continent’s workforce, even as urbanization and the services sector grow rapidly. Despite its economic importance, agriculture consistently receives less than 5 percent of commercial lending, creating an annual financing gap estimated between $75–200 billion. Traditional donor funding has declined, and African governments… [Read More]

India has extended humanitarian assistance to Madagascar following the widespread destruction caused by tropical cyclones Fytia and Gezani earlier this year. An Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft delivered 30 tonnes of relief supplies to Antananarivo, including 12 tonnes of medical aid and 18 tonnes of disaster relief material, to support authorities and humanitarian agencies in… [Read More]

On March 11, CNEWA marked its centennial by releasing $1 million in emergency funds to support families displaced in southern Lebanon, emergency surgeries in Gaza, and grants for besieged communities in the Palestinian West Bank. This funding is part of CNEWA’s ongoing emergency campaign following coordinated Israeli-U.S. attacks on Iran and subsequent responses, supporting church-led… [Read More]

The University of Georgia has been awarded $1.5 million from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation to establish eight postdoctoral positions aimed at strengthening research capacity in the natural sciences. This funding is part of a nationwide initiative that provided awards to 30 universities, with amounts reflecting each institution’s prior engagement with the foundation. UGA’s… [Read More]

Baptist Health Foundation has received a $5 million grant from the Elaine and Eduardo Saverin Foundation to support the Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute. The funding, provided through the Elaine and Eduardo Saverin Parkinson’s Disease Fund, will advance the Institute’s Parkinson’s disease clinical care program, focusing on patient care, research, community outreach, and technological innovation…. [Read More]

On 10 March 2026, UN Women hosted “Bridging Systemic Gaps: Advancing Justice for All Women and Girls,” a discussion aligned with the priority theme of CSW70. The event brought together policymakers, legal experts, civil society actors, and survivor advocates to address the structural barriers that prevent women and girls from accessing justice worldwide. Across formal… [Read More]

Women’s equal participation and leadership in political and public life are crucial for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, yet data show that women remain underrepresented at all levels of decision-making worldwide. Gender parity in political life is still a distant goal, with progress occurring slowly across executive, legislative, and local government levels. As… [Read More]

CGO, a communications and technology firm focused on economic empowerment and sustainable development, has launched the Fursa Beta Grant, a new funding opportunity for African-based nonprofits, NGOs, and civil society organisations working with youth, women, and emerging professionals. The grant is designed to help organisations connect their communities to skills, networks, and opportunities that extend… [Read More]

The Persistent Africa Climate Venture Builder Fund (Persistent ACV Fund) has been launched to address the pressing climate challenges facing Africa, a continent disproportionately affected by climate risks yet receiving only a small share of global climate financing. Early-stage climate ventures in Africa often struggle to access capital and the operational support necessary to scale… [Read More]

BBC Children in Need, in partnership with several major UK funders including Co‑op Foundation, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, Henry Smith Foundation, Joseph Levy Foundation, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Postcode Justice Trust, UK Community Foundations, and The National Lottery Community Fund, has launched Lead the Change, a new initiative aimed at empowering young people to strengthen their local… [Read More]

The NIHR has awarded nearly £1 million to two projects in the final phase of its Innovation Fund to Reduce Demand for Illicit Substances (RDIS), bringing total funding across all phases to almost £5 million. The fund, delivered in partnership with the Department of Health and Social Care and the Joint Combating Drugs Unit, supports… [Read More]

Economic growth is often seen as a goal in itself, but recent discussions highlight that health is both a prerequisite for growth and a measure of its success. Poor health limits workforce participation, reduces productivity, and strains public services, while decisions in housing, transport, employment, and urban regeneration directly shape long-term health outcomes. Ignoring the… [Read More]

Global health is facing a complex and challenging landscape in 2026, with multiple interconnected threats that could undermine progress toward health equity. Conflict, climate change, funding cuts, health misinformation, emerging pathogens, and unknown future threats are creating an environment in which disease outbreaks, environmental health risks, and weakened health systems pose serious risks to populations… [Read More]

A new scheme to support Islanders facing sudden financial hardship is set to launch this spring. The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF), starting on 1 April 2026, will provide around £2.2 million annually for the next three years. Funded by central government, the CRF will replace the Household Support Fund, which ends on 31 March…. [Read More]

The East Europe Foundation (Ukraine) has announced the second wave of its grant competition, titled ‘Support for CSO advocacy campaigns on the recovery of territorial communities and preparation for Ukraine’s accession to the EU’. The initiative is part of the project ‘Phoenix: The Power of Communities’, implemented by the Foundation with backing from the European… [Read More]

Climate Fund Managers has committed USD 32.2 million from its EU-supported Climate Investor Two Construction Equity Fund to Akaia Green Fuels, a commercial-scale waste-to-biogas facility in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. The investment reflects the European Union’s partnership with India to accelerate decarbonisation, support industrial transition, and expand renewable energy. The project converts approximately 94,000 tonnes… [Read More]

This week, the Australian government introduced the Migration Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Bill 2026, which, if passed, would give the home affairs minister the power to issue an “arrival control determination” to prevent people from conflict- and crisis-affected regions from entering Australia on temporary visas, including tourist, student, or sporting visas. The measure automatically… [Read More]

The Supreme Court of Ukraine has upheld a lower court ruling recognizing a same-sex couple as a de facto family, marking a significant step for LGBTI rights in the country. Veronika Velch, Director of Amnesty International Ukraine, emphasized that the decision reaffirms the right of same-sex couples to be recognized as a family and prevents… [Read More]

Amnesty International has called on Israel, the United States, and the Islamic Republic of Iran to immediately cease unlawful attacks on energy infrastructure, emphasizing the catastrophic risks to civilians and the environment. Recent airstrikes by Israeli-US forces targeted multiple fuel storage and distribution facilities in Iran, while Iranian military actions have affected oil and gas… [Read More]

The Government of Canada has announced a dedicated investment of up to $10 million to support Jewish communities in enhancing the security of their gathering spaces, including schools, day cares, overnight camps, and places of worship, through the Canada Community Security Program (CCSP). This funding aims to address rising hate-motivated incidents and ensure that members… [Read More]

The successful listing of Africa Logistics Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (ALP REIT) on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) marks a major milestone for Kenya’s industrial real estate sector. The listing was made possible through a UK–Kenya partnership, which included a USD 24 million commitment from the UK via the MOBILIST programme and the Private… [Read More]