The Cancer Society continues to be a major funder of life-saving cancer research in New Zealand through its National Research Grants Programme, having invested over $50 million in the past decade. In 2025, the Society announced two post-doctoral fellowships, two project grants, and one PhD scholarship as part of its National Research Grant Round, reinforcing… [Read More]
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Strengthening Global Action Against Intimate Image Abuse: Introducing the Global Clearing Centre
The SWGfL Revenge Porn Helpline, in collaboration with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), is launching a pilot project for a Global Clearing Centre to address non-consensual intimate image (NCII) abuse. This initiative aims to help NGOs worldwide identify and remove NCII content more efficiently, leveraging the StopNCII.org tool to limit the spread… [Read More]
Youth-Led Social Innovation in Cambodia Gets a Boost from UNICEF and Impact Hub
UNICEF Cambodia and Impact Hub Phnom Penh hosted the Generation Future 2025 Demo Day and Exhibition on 29 November, celebrating the achievements of over 100 young Cambodian changemakers from Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Over the past six months, these young leaders developed entrepreneurship skills to design and implement social community solutions aimed at creating… [Read More]
Asia Flood Crisis 2025: Humanitarian Response Mobilized as Millions Affected
Severe flooding across Southeast and South Asia has affected millions of people, prompting an urgent humanitarian response from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). Countries including Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Viet Nam are experiencing widespread devastation, displacement, and critical needs for food, water, shelter, and healthcare. Intense monsoon rains… [Read More]
Ensuring Locally-Led Education in Crises: Teach For All’s Emergency Relief Fund
Teach For All is responding to today’s “polycrisis”—a combination of geopolitical conflicts, climate disasters, and economic instability—by ensuring that children in crisis-affected regions continue to access quality education. Across fragile and stable contexts alike, the organization emphasizes that education is more than learning; it provides stability, helps children recover from trauma, and fosters resilience and… [Read More]
UEFA Teams Up with United Nations for Road Safety Campaign
UEFA has launched the fifth module of its Take Care programme, focused on road safety, highlighting football’s role in promoting health and well-being both on and off the pitch. Developed in partnership with the Office of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety (UN SSERS), the module builds on UEFA’s long-standing support for global… [Read More]
How Nizhyn Locals Are Helping Citizens During the Ongoing Conflict
Nizhyn, one of Ukraine’s oldest cities with a population of over 80,000, had been steadily developing before the full-scale invasion, with improvements in roads, the city hospital, and public spaces. The war, however, transformed the city into a combat zone and logistical hub for the defence of Chernihiv, bringing new challenges and forcing the community… [Read More]
Finland Unveils Updated National Action Plan for Youth, Peace, and Security
Finland has published its second National Action Plan to implement UN Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace, and Security, providing a roadmap for engaging young people in peace and security work at both national and international levels. The development of the plan prioritized youth ownership and participation, reflecting extensive collaboration among young people, youth… [Read More]
Right-Wing EU Politicians Escalate Efforts to Restrict Civil Society
Nongovernmental groups have raised serious concerns following the first meeting of the European Parliament’s new “Scrutiny Working Group” on November 26, which focuses on funding for civil society organizations. While the initiative is presented as a move to enhance transparency in the use of EU grants, its limited mandate, narrow focus on nonprofits, and politically… [Read More]
European Union and UNESCO Unveil Major Program to Strengthen Literacy and Livelihoods in Afghanistan
The European Union has launched a €4.7 million partnership with UNESCO to expand community-based skills development and literacy training in Afghanistan. The initiative aims to strengthen economic empowerment by reaching 7,500 youth and adults, including both returnees and host community members, across five provinces. It is designed to meet locally identified needs through flexible and… [Read More]
Addressing Mining Abuses: A Global Opportunity for Change
In northern Zambia earlier this year, 29-year-old Norbert Amoya discovered dead fish and foul-smelling river water, a result of a major mining disaster. On February 18, a dam at a Chinese copper mine burst, releasing toxic waste into a tributary of Zambia’s largest river. The disaster has threatened the local ecosystem, jeopardized livelihoods for millions,… [Read More]
Women in Argentina Confront Increasing Violence and Safety Risks
Argentina is facing a growing crisis of gender-based violence, with domestic violence reports rising significantly. Data from the Office of Domestic Violence (OVD) of Argentina’s Supreme Court show that at least 39 percent of cases involve severe or repeated abuse, frequent episodes, or injuries indicating a high likelihood of ongoing harm. Feminist observatories have also… [Read More]
IRC Warns: Reduced Aid in West Africa Puts Women and Girls at Increased Risk of Gender-Based Violence
Across Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Nigeria, more than half of gender-based violence (GBV) survivors supported in early 2025 have lost access to essential services due to broad funding cuts. In Menaka, Mali, nearly 90% of survivors’ cases remain unresolved. Burkina Faso’s Sahel and North regions have 52% of GBV cases unaddressed, leaving over 500… [Read More]
Environmental Improvement Plan Criticized as “Insufficient”
The UK government has unveiled its new Environmental Improvement Plan, which ministers describe as a “step change in restoring nature.” The plan replaces the previous version and sets out ambitious targets aimed at reducing pollution, restoring natural habitats, and protecting the environment. It is intended to guide national efforts to meet legally binding environmental commitments… [Read More]
UK Government Pulls Financial Support for Mozambique LNG Project Amid Controversy
The UK government has decided to withdraw funding for a major and controversial gas development in Mozambique, a move welcomed by Friends of the Earth. Business Secretary Peter Kyle announced the reversal of a 2020 decision by Boris Johnson’s government to provide $1.15 billion in support for the liquefied natural gas project through UK Export… [Read More]
Ethiopia Launches New Strategy to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
Ethiopia has launched its fourth National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), reinforcing its commitment to addressing this urgent global health threat. The plan positions Ethiopia among African nations with concrete strategies to combat AMR, which occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites develop resistance to drugs designed to eliminate them. The initiative received support… [Read More]
UK Aid Faces Challenges as Bond Flags FCDO Staffing Cuts
Following the announcement that the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) will reduce its workforce by 25%, Bond, the UK network for NGOs in international development, has warned that further reductions could significantly undermine the delivery of UK Official Development Assistance (ODA). The cuts, amounting to 1,885 job losses so far, come before the FCDO… [Read More]
England Unveils HIV Action Plan 2025 to 2030 to Strengthen Prevention and Care
England’s HIV Action Plan 2025 to 2030 represents a nationwide commitment to ending new HIV transmissions, building on decades of progress in prevention, testing, and treatment. Developed by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in collaboration with UKHSA, NHS England, local authorities, and voluntary sector partners, the plan is informed by extensive stakeholder… [Read More]
Minister Gwarube Launches R496 Million Education Outcomes Fund, DA Expresses Support
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has welcomed the launch of South Africa’s R496 million Education Outcomes Fund by the Minister of Basic Education, marking the country’s largest outcomes-based investment in Early Childhood Development (ECD). The fund aims to provide young children with a strong foundation for future learning and success. The Education Outcomes Fund will enable… [Read More]
AFWC25 Launches in The Gambia Highlighting Africa’s Commitment to Forest Innovation
The 25th Session of the African Forestry and Wildlife Commission (AFWC25) opened in Banjul, The Gambia, calling on African countries to strengthen political commitment and scale up innovation in protecting and restoring forests and wildlife. Organized by the FAO and hosted by The Gambian government, the week-long meeting focuses on “Innovative and Inclusive Forest and… [Read More]
€300 Million EIB-Prysmian Agreement to Accelerate Europe’s Energy Security and Digital Transition
The European Investment Bank has approved a €300 million financing package for Prysmian to support its European research and development activities from 2025 to 2028, with the first tranche of €200 million already signed. The financing aims to accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions that enhance energy efficiency, network security, and digital infrastructure while contributing… [Read More]
Bosnia and Herzegovina to Get First Renewable Energy Communities Backed by EU and Germany
The EU for Collective Action for Energy Transition project has been launched to establish Bosnia and Herzegovina’s first renewable energy communities. Supported by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and implemented by GIZ, the €3.5 million initiative brings together government institutions, local authorities, civil society, and citizens to… [Read More]
Joint SDG Fund Showcases Uzbekistan’s Global Accelerator at New York Event
The deep dive session held on 20 November 2025 by the Permanent Missions of Uzbekistan and Germany, together with the Joint SDG Fund, showcased Uzbekistan’s progress under the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions. The discussion highlighted the country’s focus on formalization as one of its key pathways to speed up… [Read More]
