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Robin Hood, New York City’s largest poverty-fighting philanthropy, announced $13.8 million in Q1 2026 grants to support New Yorkers most at risk amid federal threats to critical safety net programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, and immigration protections. The funding aims to strengthen services across early childhood, education, young adult pathways, workforce development, housing, and public… [Read More]

His Highness the Aga Khan has donated $1 million in humanitarian aid to support victims of severe floods in southern Mozambique. The disaster has affected over 860,000 people, caused 223 deaths, displaced more than 94,000 individuals, destroyed 441,000 hectares of crops, and impacted 365,000 farmers. The emergency response will focus on stabilizing livelihoods, providing rapid… [Read More]

The Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance Policy, announced by U.S. Vice President JD Vance on January 23, reflects a major shift in U.S. foreign aid under the Trump administration. Critics argue that the policy uses foreign assistance as a political tool to enforce ideological positions, regulate identity-related issues, and pressure organizations worldwide to align… [Read More]

Civil society organizations (CSOs) play an important role in promoting fair, inclusive, and resilient societies. They advocate for human rights and good governance, hold institutions accountable, deliver essential services, and represent the voices of communities that may otherwise remain unheard. Through these efforts, CSOs help strengthen democratic systems and ensure that social and economic development… [Read More]

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Government of Italy, has launched the Youth4Climate Call for Solutions 2026, marking the fourth edition of this global initiative that supports young people in turning innovative climate ideas into practical solutions. The programme offers funding and learning opportunities for youth-led projects that aim to address… [Read More]

The Gilead Foundation has announced a $12 million investment to support 33 community-based organizations across 14 states and the District of Columbia through its Community Health Worker Comprehensive HIV Prevention Initiative. The two-year program aims to expand community health worker-led prevention models that improve access to HIV education, screening, care navigation, and related health services… [Read More]

Fasanara Capital and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, have announced plans to launch a new lending strategy aimed at expanding access to finance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in emerging markets. The initiative seeks to provide affordable and flexible financing to small businesses, particularly those led… [Read More]

More than €200,000 was invested in biodiversity projects on 80 farms across 21 counties in 2025 through the ReFarm organisation, supporting farmers in implementing nature-friendly practices on their land. The initiative combines private sector investment with public funding to create scalable and sustainable approaches to improving biodiversity in agriculture. ReFarm was co-founded by investment professional… [Read More]

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially certified Denmark for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis, recognizing the country’s long-term commitment to protecting maternal and child health. The achievement reflects Denmark’s consistent efforts to ensure that every pregnant woman receives timely screening, treatment and care so that newborns are protected from these infections. According… [Read More]

Undernourishment in Latin America and the Caribbean declined for the fourth consecutive year, according to the 2025 Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition: Statistics and Trends. In 2024, hunger affected 5.1% of the population, down from a peak of 6.1% in 2020. This improvement means that around 6.2 million fewer people in the region… [Read More]

A growing movement across Europe and Central Asia is recognizing the importance of traditional agricultural landscapes not only for what they produce but also for how they are managed and the communities they sustain. From mountain terraces and pastoral grasslands to historic vineyards and salt-harvesting areas, these landscapes represent centuries of interaction between people and… [Read More]

Targeted mobile outreach initiatives are expanding access to essential healthcare services in underserved communities across Adamawa State, Nigeria, where long distances, insecurity and seasonal flooding have historically limited access to fixed health facilities. Although efforts to strengthen primary healthcare systems continue, many remote communities still face significant barriers to routine services such as immunisation, antenatal… [Read More]

Bigbank AS, based in Estonia, has entered into a landmark synthetic securitisation agreement with the European Investment Bank Group, which includes the European Investment Bank and the European Investment Fund. The partnership aims to expand access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprises and mid-sized companies across the Baltic region, including Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania…. [Read More]

Canada has announced a major expansion of partnerships and investments under the Critical Minerals Production Alliance, aimed at strengthening global supply chains and boosting domestic mining projects. The initiative, led by the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson, brings together industry leaders and international partners to advance priority mineral projects and ensure reliable… [Read More]

The Government of Canada is providing additional support to communities in Ontario that are most affected by the illegal drug crisis through the Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF). The fund is designed to help local authorities respond quickly to urgent and emerging needs related to substance use and overdose risks. Health Canada has allocated more than… [Read More]

Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda met with Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana to reaffirm the bank’s partnership with the country and announced plans for up to $5.4 billion in indicative financing between 2026 and 2029. The funding aims to support Kazakhstan’s development priorities and promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth. During the… [Read More]

The World Food Programme (WFP) has received a contribution of over US$625,000 from the Government of Japan to provide lifesaving food assistance to refugees fleeing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and to Burundians returning from refugee camps in Tanzania. The funding, equivalent to approximately BIF 2 billion, was formally acknowledged during a… [Read More]

The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved a new development project in the State of Tocantins in northern Brazil aimed at improving road connectivity, strengthening family farming and promoting inclusive and sustainable tourism. The initiative is designed to support economic growth in rural and vulnerable communities while helping create more and better employment opportunities… [Read More]

Ahead of World Wildlife Day on 3 March, experts are highlighting the importance of medicinal plants and their role in supporting both human health and biodiversity. Danna J. Leaman, outgoing co-chair of the Medicinal Plant Specialist Group of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), explained that plants are essential not only for ecosystems… [Read More]

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, stated in Vienna that there is currently no evidence that Iran’s nuclear facilities have been damaged during the ongoing strikes. According to the agency, key installations such as the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, the Tehran Research Reactor and other nuclear fuel cycle facilities… [Read More]

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a €6.5 million investment in the Saviu II venture capital fund to expand access to financing for early-stage technology companies across Africa. The decision, taken at the Bank’s headquarters in Abidjan, is aimed at helping young tech start-ups overcome persistent funding gaps and… [Read More]

The African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) has joined forces with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to establish a regional network of Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs) across its 17 member states. The initiative aims to improve access to intellectual property information, patent databases, and scientific and technical resources through strengthened documentation centers in… [Read More]

https://www.who.int/news/item/02-03-2026-global-webinar-on-core-public-health-capacities-to-conduct-ship-inspections-and-issue-ship-sanitation-certificatesShips play a vital role in connecting countries and sustaining the global economy, but disease outbreaks onboard can disrupt maritime traffic and pose serious public health and economic risks. Without strong systems to detect, prevent, and respond to health threats on ships, maritime travel can become a pathway for the international spread of infectious diseases…. [Read More]