ZE-Gen (Zero Emissions Generators Initiative) and international NGO CLASP have announced the launch of the Global LEAP Solar Generator Competition, a major international challenge to accelerate the transition from polluting fossil fuel generators to sustainable solar-powered solutions. Launching on 8 October 2025, the competition will award $100,000 in innovation prizes to showcase high-performing, efficient solar… [Read More]
How to Lead a Good Enough Transformation | Practical Climate Action for Communities
Climate change is here, and its impacts are impossible to ignore – from rising temperatures and extreme weather to shrinking biodiversity and widening social inequalities. The need for a “green transition” to sustainable practices is urgent, yet big institutions and policies often move too slowly. Enter the Good Enough Transformation (GET) initiative – a new… [Read More]
Beyond Aid: The World Bank Framework that Seeks to Empower Millions of Filipinos
The World Bank Group’s Country Partnership Framework for the Philippines covering 2025 to 2031 arrives at a pivotal moment in the country’s economic and social trajectory. With the Philippine economy nearing upper‑middle‑income status and development indicators showing considerable progress, the new framework is designed to build on this momentum while addressing persistent gaps in access… [Read More]
Empowering LGBTQIA+ Initiatives Across Australia
Pride Foundation Australia is offering Small Grants of up to $1,000 to support projects that benefit LGBTQIA+ communities. These grants aim to promote positive social outcomes and mental health. Applications are open to individuals, organizations, and community groups operating in Australia. Priority is given to creative, innovative projects and those from applicants who haven’t received… [Read More]
Sabancı Foundation and UNFPA Türkiye Announce Grant Program to Combat Child, Early, and Forced Marriages
The Sabancı Foundation, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Türkiye, has launched a new grant program aimed at supporting civil society organizations (CSOs) in their efforts to prevent child, early, and forced marriages (CEFM) in Turkey. The initiative underscores a commitment to safeguarding the rights and well-being of vulnerable individuals, particularly women… [Read More]
Gender Ministry Commits to Supporting NGOs in Empowering Vulnerable Youth and Women Through Skills Training
In a strong show of commitment to inclusive development, the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has pledged to support non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working to equip vulnerable youth and women with vocational and life skills. This initiative is part of the government’s broader agenda to tackle unemployment and enhance self-reliance among disadvantaged populations in… [Read More]
