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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched the New World Screwworm (NWS) Grand Challenge, a major funding initiative aimed at preventing the spread of this livestock pest and safeguarding U.S. agriculture. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins emphasized that the program is a strategic investment in farmers and ranchers, focusing on protecting the food… [Read More]

The African Development Bank Group, through the African Green Banks Initiative and the Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Finance, launched a $1 million technical assistance program on 28 January to support Crédit Agricole du Maroc Group (GCAM). The funding will help strengthen GCAM’s institutional, operational, and financial capacities, enabling the bank to access concessional and… [Read More]

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a new USD 3.9 million, two-year technical assistance project to help African countries turn their National Energy Compacts into tangible electricity access under Mission 300, the AfDB–World Bank initiative aiming to connect 300 million Africans to power by 2030. Energy Compacts are national strategies where governments outline plans… [Read More]

The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is offering an exciting opportunity for a Programme Manager – Impact and Learning to lead the organisation’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) strategy. This role is designed for professionals with experience in designing and implementing MEL frameworks that strengthen feminist grantmaking, enhance accountability to movements, donors, and stakeholders, and… [Read More]

The Nuclear Scaling Initiative (NSI) has received a $3.5 million philanthropic grant from the Bezos Earth Fund to accelerate the responsible deployment of nuclear energy in the United States. The funding will support NSI’s effort to establish an orderbook—a coordinated model that brings multiple buyers together to commit to building the same proven reactor design—facilitating… [Read More]

In 2025, countries across three WHO regions conducted region-wide simulation exercises to test their International Health Regulations (IHR) capacities, enhancing their ability to detect, report, and respond to public health threats with international impact. The exercises—SAPHIRE in South-East Asia, JADE in Europe, and CRYSTAL in the Western Pacific—brought together National Focal Points (NFPs) to stress-test… [Read More]

Marking World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights the urgent need to address the stigma, discrimination, and mental health challenges faced by millions living with NTDs. Over one billion people are affected by these diseases, many of whom experience physical impairments or disfigurement from conditions such as leprosy, lymphatic filariasis,… [Read More]

IFC is investing in Uzbekistan’s East Can Solutions to establish the country’s first greenfield aluminum can production plant in Tashkent. The facility will supply fully recyclable metal packaging to leading beverage producers, helping to strengthen domestic supply, meet rising market demand, and reduce reliance on imports. By producing locally, Uzbekistan aims to mitigate supply chain… [Read More]

In Aleppo, northern Syria, Fatima, eight months pregnant and a mother of three, has been forced to flee her home due to intensifying conflict. Sheltering in a makeshift camp, she describes displacement as more than losing her home—it has meant losing privacy, safety, and reliable access to healthcare, particularly as a woman. The violence around… [Read More]

UN Women Uganda, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Sports, the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, and the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, with support from the German Development Cooperation (GIZ), inaugurated two new African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) ICT Hubs in 2025. The hubs were established at Wanyange… [Read More]

The public organization “Center for Social Welfare Dobrochyn” has been active since 1998, evolving from a local initiative into a sustainable institution that unites local and regional efforts. In 2025, Dobrochyn joined the “Impulse” project, implemented by the International Renaissance Foundation and the Eastern Europe Foundation with funding from Norway and Sweden. Today, the organization… [Read More]

In Darfur, reaching children in need requires days of negotiation, security clearances, and travel over difficult terrain under shifting frontlines. In areas like Tawila, hundreds of thousands of children have fled extreme violence, and families have constructed an entire city from sticks, hay, and plastic sheeting. Delivering aid is challenging and fragile, yet crucial for… [Read More]

ASEAN member States are preparing the next Regional Plan of Action on the Elimination of Violence against Women (RPA EVAW) for 2026–2035, building on nearly a decade of experience implementing the 2016–2025 plan. An end-term review process has gathered insights on progress, challenges, and unfinished priorities to inform the next 10-year strategy. This process has… [Read More]

The first-ever Regional Open Day on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS), held in Amman from 2 to 4 December, underscored the continuing importance of the WPS agenda in the Arab region while highlighting persistent challenges. Close to 100 participants, including government representatives, policymakers, UN entities, international partners, and women-led civil society organizations from across the… [Read More]

The World Food Prize Foundation, in partnership with America’s Cultivation Corridor, has launched applications for the 2026 Innovate for Impact Challenge, a global competition for AgTech startups offering a grand prize of USD $50,000. The competition seeks early-stage, technology-driven startups that provide solutions to strengthen global food security and promote sustainable agriculture. In 2025, the… [Read More]

The World Food Prize Foundation has opened submissions for its 2026 Top Agri-food Pioneers (TAP), an international initiative recognizing 40 innovators who are advancing practical, science-driven solutions to strengthen food and nutrition security worldwide. This year’s cohort coincides with the 40th anniversary of the World Food Prize, marking a milestone in the Foundation’s global efforts… [Read More]

On 27 January 2026, a global coalition comprising the Alliance for Feminist Movements, Gender Funders CoLab, Mama Cash, and Prospera International Network of Women’s and Feminist Funds launched a new campaign, Accelerate Together, to mobilise $600 million annually in funding for grassroots women-led movements worldwide. The initiative seeks to significantly increase investment in women’s organisations… [Read More]

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is inviting applications from civil society organisations in England to deliver the Local Covenant Partnerships Fund, a new three-year programme valued at £11.59 million. The fund aims to strengthen collaboration between local authorities and civil society groups to provide joined-up, preventative, and self-directed care. Priority areas for… [Read More]

The Rewilding Innovation Fund is designed to support projects that accelerate rewilding efforts across Britain. It provides funding of up to £15,000 to help initiatives overcome obstacles, explore innovative approaches, and attract future investment. The fund is open to projects at any stage, from early planning to trialling new methods. Eligible projects must be based… [Read More]

In January 2026, IUCN, in partnership with UNEP and the UNEP-DHI Centre, and with support from Denmark, launched the Climate Resilient Eastern African Transboundary Water Management for Environmental Sustainability (CREATES) programme. This multi-year initiative aims to strengthen climate-resilient and cooperative water management across Eastern Africa, working closely with the governments of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda…. [Read More]

The Joint SDG Fund is the United Nations’ flagship catalytic financing mechanism, designed to accelerate integrated policy reforms and strategic investments that advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Aligned with the UN Secretary-General’s Funding Compact 2.0, the Fund helps countries synchronize national priorities, financing frameworks, and institutional systems with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)…. [Read More]

The Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) and the Cancer Research Institute (CRI) have partnered to award Dr. Asaf Madi of Tel Aviv University the ICRF-CRI Immunotherapy Collaborative Project Grant. Dr. Madi received $180,000 over three years to support his research aimed at refining tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy to predict patient responses and overcome drug resistance… [Read More]

Eswatini’s Minister of Education and Training, Owen Nxumalo, sparked concern after media reports quoted him during back-to-school visits in the Hhohho Region, near Mbabane, saying that same-sex relationships have “no place” in schools and that LGBTI students should be expelled. Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Flavia Mwangovya, condemned the remarks,… [Read More]