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Allegra Baiocchi, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Costa Rica, reflects on her tenure, emphasizing that sustainable development is a practical, day-to-day effort that succeeds when implemented at the community level. She highlights that even countries with strong institutions and human capital face persistent inequalities, environmental pressures, and challenges in managing digital spaces, underscoring the need… [Read More]

The nation’s first community-wide prenatal and infant cash prescription program, Rx Kids, has officially launched in Detroit, marking its largest expansion to date. Announced by Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield as her first major initiative in office, the program provides $1,500 prenatally and $500 per month for a baby’s first six months, reaching around 8,000 babies… [Read More]

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is showcasing breakthrough solutions to tackle global food insecurity at the WFP Innovation Forum 2026, an official side event of the Munich Security Conference. The forum, hosted by the WFP Innovation Accelerator on 12 February 2026, brings together government officials, private sector leaders, innovators, and philanthropic partners to… [Read More]

The Government of Japan, Cambodia’s National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM), and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have launched a new USD $1.5 million initiative to support families affected by the 2025 Cambodia–Thailand border clashes. The project, titled the Project for Livelihoods Recovery and Nutritional Fortification in Communities Affected by the Border Conflict,… [Read More]

In winter, temperatures in Ulaanbaatar, the world’s coldest capital, often drop below –30°C, bringing not only extreme cold but also heavy, toxic coal smoke that endangers residents’ health and livelihoods. For families living in the ger areas, traditional felt tents, coal-driven air pollution poses severe risks, especially for children and pregnant women, increasing rates of… [Read More]

Nearly 20 million illegally traded erectile dysfunction (ED) pills have been seized in the UK over the past five years, highlighting the risks posed by unauthorised online medicines. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has warned the public not to buy ED medicines from unregulated sources, as these products can be dangerous or… [Read More]

At Villa Somalia, the UK Minister, Baroness Chapman, met with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to discuss the escalating drought crisis in Somalia and its impact on vulnerable communities. Baroness Chapman highlighted the UK’s approach of moving from traditional aid to an investment-driven development partnership, aimed at strengthening Somali resilience, supporting economic opportunities, reducing vulnerability to… [Read More]

The Northern Ireland Office’s (NIO) Connect Fund has awarded over £80,000 to nine community and voluntary projects aimed at strengthening connections between Northern Ireland and Great Britain. The latest funding round supports initiatives ranging from youth leadership and arts collaborations to environmental and social projects, reflecting the Fund’s goal of fostering civic engagement, cultural exchange,… [Read More]

In an exclusive interview with UN News, Vanessa Frazier highlighted the alarming rise in grave violations against children in conflict zones and the urgent need to protect their futures. She revealed that in 2024 alone, over 7,400 children were recruited or used by armed forces and groups, with these figures representing only verified cases. Over… [Read More]

Ireland’s Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond, has announced an additional €3 million in climate funding to support people living in some of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries. The funding will be distributed equally among three Irish civil society organisations—Concern Worldwide, Christian Aid Ireland, and GOAL—to help scale up programmes in… [Read More]

Ireland’s Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond, has announced €5 million in Irish Aid funding to the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to support its work across six African countries. The package includes an additional €1.5 million specifically earmarked to assist women and girls in Sudan, where the humanitarian crisis continues to… [Read More]

As the war continues to strain Ukraine’s health system, the partnership between the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union is playing a critical role in maintaining essential health services while advancing long-term system reforms. Through the Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood (DG ENEST)–WHO project, the collaboration combines emergency interventions with structural improvements… [Read More]

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has officially launched its SME finance and development programmes in Iraq, marking a significant step in strengthening support for the country’s small and medium-sized enterprises. The launch event in Baghdad outlined the Bank’s strategic priorities and highlighted planned and potential initiatives aimed at developing Iraq’s SME sector and… [Read More]

ESDTEV Secures €25.6M in Foreign Funding for Estonian Development Cooperation in 2025In 2025, the Estonian Centre for International Development Cooperation (ESDTEV) secured €25.6 million in external funding to expand the scope and impact of Estonia’s development cooperation projects. This funding not only supports partner countries in achieving their development goals but also generates nearly €300,000… [Read More]

L’Oréal Groupe Mexico, in partnership with UNESCO and the Mexican Academy of Sciences (AMC), has launched the 2026 call for applications for the “For Women in Science” program on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 11). The initiative aims to promote and recognize the achievements of women scientists in Mexico while… [Read More]

Esmée Fairbairn is seeking experienced consultants to conduct a review of its work supporting habitat and species restoration since the launch of its 2020 strategy. The review will inform the organisation’s future work through to 2027, with a focus on the first outcome under the Space for Nature priority: restoring biodiversity at scale on land… [Read More]

GIF Growth has announced a strategic investment in 4G Capital, a leading fintech dedicated to providing ethical financial services to micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Kenya and Uganda. This partnership aims to expand financial access for underserved entrepreneurs, particularly those in the informal economy who are typically excluded from traditional credit due to the… [Read More]

Kenya-based venture firm Delta40 has successfully raised $20 million to expand financing for early-stage startups across Africa. The funding round was supported by prominent backers, including the Soros Economic Development Fund and the Rockefeller Foundation, and attracted 54 investors from 13 countries, comprising development finance institutions, foundations, family offices, and 25 startup founders. Fourteen of… [Read More]

The Minneapolis Foundation has launched the Economic Response Fund, backed by contributions from more than 35 Minnesota companies and individual donors, to provide $4 million in support for small businesses across the state. The fund will be distributed through seven nonprofit partners with extensive experience in small business assistance, ensuring that financial aid reaches communities… [Read More]

Innospec, a global specialty chemicals company, has announced a new partnership with the Africa Gifted Foundation (AGF) to expand access to world-class STEM education for young women across Africa. The collaboration will support five talented students in pursuing four-year STEM degrees at African universities, complemented by a specialist summer school, mentorship, and internship opportunities. The… [Read More]

Airtel Africa Foundation has awarded 3.85 billion Ugandan shillings (approximately $1 million) in fully funded scholarships to 20 students in Uganda to pursue ICT-related degrees at leading universities, including Makerere University and Kyambogo University. The initiative aims to address structural gaps in access to higher education, as only 5.7% of Ugandans aged 10 and above… [Read More]

World Vision inaugurated the Regional Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Forum in Comayagua, Honduras, bringing together government officials, cooperation agencies, private sector partners, and civil society organizations to address critical challenges in safe water access, sanitation, and hygiene across Latin America and the Caribbean. In his opening remarks, Joao H. Diniz, World Vision’s Regional Leader… [Read More]

The ongoing war in Ukraine has transformed everyday life into a constant struggle, with even routine tasks becoming extraordinary challenges. For the partner organizations of the Community Action for HIV Control (CAHC) project, delivering HIV services across the country now requires navigating blackouts, air raids, and displacement. Despite these hardships, CAHC and its 18 Ukrainian… [Read More]