Bill Gates, chair of the Gates Foundation and Microsoft founder, emphasized South Korea’s growing role in global health during his visit to the country ahead of the foundation’s new Seoul office opening. Speaking to the JoongAng Ilbo, Gates highlighted that while many donors have reduced funding for global health, Korea has more than doubled its… [Read More]
USG Foundation Raises $4.5 Million, Honors Don Waters, and Launches DREAMS Scholarship for Georgia Students
The University System of Georgia (USG) Foundation made a significant advancement in student support during its 21st annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala, raising over $4.5 million from sponsors to expand need-based scholarships for students across the state. The gala also celebrated leadership and dedication, honoring former Board of Regents Chairman Don Waters with the Elridge McMillan… [Read More]
Milford Food Bank Receives $10,000 Donation from Local Supporter Doug Kauffman
Milford Food Bank recently received a generous $10,000 donation from Doug Kauffman of Elkhart County, a longtime supporter of the organization’s mission. This latest gift will directly support the food bank’s efforts to serve local organizations and address food insecurity in the community. Angie Deak, Development Manager at Milford Food Bank, expressed gratitude for Kauffman’s… [Read More]
Kentucky FFA Foundation Receives $11 Million Donation from Bill Gatton Foundation
The Kentucky FFA Foundation has received a historic $11 million gift from the Bill Gatton Foundation, marking the largest donation ever made to any FFA Foundation in the United States. Announced at a news conference during the Kentucky State Fair, the donation is set to create unprecedented opportunities for more than 24,000 Kentucky students who… [Read More]
Global Competition Drives Innovative Solutions to Improve Healthcare Access
In celebration of its tenth anniversary, the Philips Foundation launched the Social Impact Award, a global internal competition inviting Philips employees to submit innovative ideas to improve healthcare access for underserved communities. Program Manager Victor de Boer emphasized the Foundation’s bold target of reaching 100 million people annually with quality healthcare by 2030 and encouraged… [Read More]
Red Cross and PEANUTS® Team Up: Give Blood or Platelets and Make a Big Impact
The American Red Cross is calling on donors to give blood or platelets to help maintain a strong and steady supply for patients in need. Donors of all blood types are encouraged to contribute, with an urgent need for O positive and B negative blood. Ensuring an adequate supply is vital so lifesaving products are… [Read More]
Gavi Welcomes Renewed Commitments to Health Equity and Security Made at TICAD9
At the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), held in Yokohama from 20–22 August 2025, Japan reaffirmed its strong support for global health and Africa’s health equity agenda. Prime Minister H.E. Shigeru Ishiba announced that Japan will contribute up to US$ 550 million over the next five years to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance,… [Read More]
Vanguard Charitable Donors Set New Record in Grantmaking, Expanding Philanthropic Impact
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) once again proved their value and flexibility in times of uncertainty, with Vanguard Charitable reporting a record-breaking year of granting. From July 2024 to June 2025, donors contributed more than $3.5 billion to nonprofits, a 14% increase over the previous year. This included nearly 248,000 grants averaging $14,000 each, directed to 62,950… [Read More]
DAF Donors Increase Charitable Giving as Disasters Drive Higher Payouts
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) continue to demonstrate their growing importance in the philanthropic landscape, with new data underscoring their rapid rise in charitable giving. While debates persist around the advantages and limitations of DAFs compared to private foundations, the structure remains a preferred choice for many high-net-worth individuals seeking effective ways to give. Vanguard Charitable, a… [Read More]
Comcast Donates $50,000 to San Bruno Education Foundation to Expand Digital Opportunities
Comcast has announced a $50,000 donation to the San Bruno Education Foundation (SBEF) during a community barbecue held on August 22. The contribution will support a range of afterschool programs that emphasize technology and digital learning opportunities, aiming to expand access and foster skill development for local students. David Tashjian, regional senior vice president of… [Read More]
Oregon Artists and Cultural Groups Awarded Over $1 Million in Creative Heights Grants
The Oregon Community Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in Creative Heights grants to 14 Oregon artists and cultural groups, enabling them to bring ambitious, community-focused projects to life. The grants, ranging from $24,000 to $100,000, are particularly valuable at a time when federal funding for the arts has been drastically reduced, making private… [Read More]
Over $6.8 Million from PacifiCan to Boost Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Coquitlam
In Coquitlam, British Columbia, the federal agency Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) announced an investment of over $6.8 million in two local businesses focused on sustainability and innovative technologies in the energy and textile sectors. This initiative reflects British Columbia’s growing ecosystem of entrepreneurs and small businesses tackling contemporary economic and environmental challenges. Moment Energy,… [Read More]
Meet Our 2025 Keepers of the Earth Fund Grant Partners Defending their Lands Against Extractivism and Protecting Indigenous Knowledge, Rights, and Cultures
The Keepers of the Earth Fund (KOEF), an Indigenous-led initiative under Cultural Survival, has announced its 2025 partnerships with Indigenous communities worldwide. KOEF, established to strengthen Indigenous Peoples’ advocacy and community development, has supported 440 projects in 42 countries since 2017, distributing over $2.6 million in small grants directly to Indigenous communities, collectives, organizations, and… [Read More]
WEIDE Fund Empowers Women Beneficiaries in Mongolia as Implementation Accelerates
Forty-six women-led businesses in Mongolia have been selected as beneficiaries of the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund, launched by the WTO Secretariat and the International Trade Centre (ITC) in 2024. The selected micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) were announced at an event in Ulaanbaatar on 25 August in partnership with the… [Read More]
Gavi Launches First Solar-Powered Health Facility in Zambia, Expands US$28M Solarisation Project
Zambia has become the first country to inaugurate a solar-powered health facility under Gavi’s Health Facility Solar Electrification (HFSE) programme, which aims to power 250 clinics across the country. This initiative marks a significant step toward improving healthcare delivery in remote and underserved communities, providing reliable electricity for medical equipment, lighting, and digital tools, and… [Read More]
NUS Secures S$3 Million Mapletree Gift to Expand Service-Learning Courses and Support 60,000+ Seniors and Families
The National University of Singapore (NUS) has received a generous S$3 million pledge from global real estate company Mapletree Investments to strengthen its service-learning courses. This contribution will empower over 4,000 student volunteers annually to support more than 60,000 beneficiaries, including seniors and vulnerable families, highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts among government, community, and… [Read More]
Flood Risk Management in the Western Balkans: Strategies and Success Stories
In the Western Balkans, floods in the Drin River Basin, which spans Albania, North Macedonia, and Montenegro, have long threatened communities, farmland, and infrastructure. With climate change accelerating, these floods are becoming more frequent, severe, and destructive, putting farmers, families, and small businesses at heightened risk. Residents like Robert Tonaj in Shkodër, Albania, have seen… [Read More]
Regional Workshop Boosts African Disability Protocol Ratification and Implementation
The Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Law recently hosted a two-day Regional Workshop on Enhancing the Ratification and Implementation of the African Disability Protocol. The workshop convened a diverse group of stakeholders from multiple sectors, including the disability sector, academia, donor agencies, government, National Human Rights Institutions, and civil… [Read More]
Israel’s New NGO Registration Rules: Impact on International Aid Coordination
New guidelines for international NGOs operating in Palestine are threatening to further fracture humanitarian efforts in Gaza and the West Bank, aid workers say, by pressuring organisations to comply with Israeli rules or face de-registration. Aid workers report that those unwilling to adhere to these rules are increasingly frozen out, heightening fears for staff safety… [Read More]
Angela Gichaga: Pioneering Healthcare Investment Across Africa
Across Africa, community health systems face chronic underfunding, with an estimated $2 billion annual gap leaving rural clinics without essential supplies, health workers unpaid, and millions of families lacking reliable access to care. This systemic challenge drives Dr. Angela Nyambura Gichaga, a Kenyan physician who shifted her focus from treating individual patients to transforming the… [Read More]
The Rohingya Crisis: Eight Years of Displacement and Struggle
The Rohingya crisis in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, has now entered its ninth year, with the world’s largest refugee camp hosting over 1.5 million Rohingya Muslims fleeing violence in Myanmar. The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate as more than 150,000 new arrivals joined the camps in the past year alone. Residents face persistent threats including malnutrition,… [Read More]
Climate Change Threatens Livestock Productivity and Pasture Availability in East Africa
Climate change is increasingly threatening livestock production in East Africa, with serious implications for food security, rural livelihoods, and greenhouse gas emissions. Traditional methods of estimating livestock carrying capacity—either through localized ground surveys or process-based models—have significant limitations. Ground surveys cannot capture spatial variability or the dynamic nature of rangelands at regional scales, while process-based… [Read More]
Asia-Pacific Accelerates Climate Finance Efforts to Boost Resilience
Over 150 participants from 20 countries, including ministers of finance, development partners, UN agencies, private investors, and civil society representatives, gathered in Bangkok for the Inclusive Climate Finance Dialogue for a Resilient Asia-Pacific. Co-organized by the UNDP Climate Finance Network (CFN) and the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) with support from partners including the UK… [Read More]
