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Geneva — May 26, 2026 — During the Seventy‑ninth World Health Assembly (WHA), Member States and global health partners renewed their commitment to the Immunization Agenda 2030 (IA2030), recognizing vaccines as one of the most powerful and equitable public health interventions. More than 70 Member States, regional groups, and technical partners voiced strong support for the IA2030… [Read More]

Geneva — May 25, 2026 — A high‑level meeting held on the margins of the Seventy‑ninth World Health Assembly brought together global leaders, Member States, donors, and technical experts to accelerate progress toward eliminating malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The event, convened by the African Union Commission and the World Health Organization, emphasized the importance of… [Read More]

Visa Foundation has pledged $5 million in grants and impact investments to expand opportunities for women entrepreneurs across Africa. The initiative aims to increase equitable access to financial services and strengthen women’s participation in the digital economy. The funding will focus on supporting women-led businesses in sub-Saharan Africa by improving access to financial solutions, digital… [Read More]

New Delhi — May 27, 2026 — The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0) with a corpus of ₹10,000 crore. The initiative is designed to mobilise venture capital for India’s rapidly expanding startup ecosystem and accelerate innovation‑led entrepreneurship across sectors. FoF 2.0 builds… [Read More]

Brussels — May 26, 2026 — The European Commission has awarded nearly €400 million to 65 projects across ten EU nations under the first Innovation Fund Heat Auction, a major step toward industrial heat decarbonisation. The initiative, financed by revenues from the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), attracted 85 applicants, with selected projects ranging from 3 MWth to… [Read More]

Atlanta — May 27, 2026 — Commerce infrastructure platform Stord has raised $250 million in a Series F round led by existing investors including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Strike Capital, Franklin Templeton, and Baillie Gifford, valuing the company at $3 billion. The funding underscores Stord’s mission to help independent brands compete with Amazon by offering Prime‑level fulfillment services. Founded in… [Read More]

First Trust Global Funds PLC has published its latest UK regulatory announcement, disclosing updated net asset values (NAVs) across its exchange‑traded funds. The report includes figures for the Bloomberg Nuclear Power UCITS ETF and the NYSE Arca Biotechnology UCITS ETF, reflecting performance as of late May. The Bloomberg Nuclear Power UCITS ETF reported a NAV… [Read More]

East Kootenay — May 26, 2026 — Community Futures East Kootenay (CFEK) has announced the launch of a new affordable housing loan program in partnership with the Vancity Community Foundation, aimed at supporting local non‑profits amid recent government funding cuts. The initiative, unveiled on May 25, introduces the Vancity Affordable Community Housing Loan Fund to the region, providing… [Read More]

Chicago — May 26, 2026 — The Lyric Opera of Chicago has received a $20 million donation from the Illinois‑based Negaunee Foundation, marking one of the largest gifts in the company’s history. The funds will expand Lyric’s educational programming and ensure that Mozart’s works remain a permanent part of its Downtown stage repertoire. Half of the gift will… [Read More]

Toronto — May 26, 2026 — Canadian asset manager AGF Management Limited has announced plans to increase its economic ownership of New Holland Capital LLC (NHC) to 50 percent, effective May 29, 2026. The Toronto‑based firm will convert its existing convertible note into equity and make an additional $20 million USD investment in the New York‑based multi‑strategy hedge fund, which manages more than $7.8 billion USD in assets. The investment builds… [Read More]

The Research and Innovation Foundation (Cyprus) has announced a new €1 million funding call aimed at supporting early-stage startup creation and development, with a focus on internationally oriented innovation. The programme, titled “Creation and Initial Development of Startups with International Orientation (PRE-SEED),” is designed to help entrepreneurs move from idea stage to early product or… [Read More]

The U.S. state of California has launched a new trust fund programme designed to support foster youth and children who have lost a parent or caregiver due to COVID-19 as they transition into adulthood. The programme, called HOPE — short for Hope, Opportunity, Perseverance and Empowerment — was created through legislation passed in 2022 and… [Read More]

A new £15 million funding programme has been launched in Edinburgh to support long-term, community-led projects addressing poverty, racism, and climate change over the next decade. The initiative, called the Regenerative Futures Fund, will distribute funding to 11 organisations and partnerships working across the city. Each selected group will receive up to £1 million spread… [Read More]

The Westfield Education Foundation has awarded nearly $130,000 in scholarships and educational awards to 86 graduating seniors from Westfield High School as part of its annual awards programme for the Class of 2026. The scholarship initiative, which also included support for one alumni recipient, recognized nearly 12 percent of the graduating class and was funded… [Read More]

Miracle Theatre has raised more than C$187,000 to establish a permanent support fund for people living with mobility-related neurological disorders in Prince George. The Prince George Mobility Disorder Support Fund was created using proceeds from the theatre company’s recent production of The Garage Sale, a comedy written by David King. Organizers announced that ticket sales,… [Read More]

The Judith and Norman Alix Foundation has awarded more than $715,000 in grants to support 15 capital projects across Lambton County, funding community infrastructure, cultural initiatives, accessibility improvements, and local recreation projects. One of the largest community projects receiving support is a downtown park development in Forest. The initiative secured a $75,000 grant to help… [Read More]

The Government of Canada has increased its financial support for the future St. Lawrence Shark Pavilion project in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts as construction officially begins on the new tourism and science facility. Federal authorities announced an additional C$700,000 in funding, bringing the total government contribution to C$3.8 million. The project is being developed by Exploramer Museum and… [Read More]

The BIRD Foundation has approved $7.5 million in funding for seven new collaborative projects between American and Israeli companies across sectors including healthcare, cybersecurity, agriculture, food technology, and mental health. The newly announced projects are expected to generate a combined investment of approximately $20 million through additional private-sector funding. The initiative supports joint research and… [Read More]

Lucerne — May 26, 2026 — The Lucerne Pension Fund (LUPK) has announced plans to raise its allocation to private equity with a stronger focus on impact investments, including infrastructure and micro‑finance. The move signals a progressive shift in strategy compared to the broader caution seen among Swiss pension funds. The fund’s decision reflects growing confidence in… [Read More]

The International Finance Corporation is planning a financing package of up to $10 million for Coris Bank International Chad to expand lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Chad. According to details released by the IFC, the proposed operation will take the form of a five-year senior loan designed to strengthen the bank’s ability… [Read More]

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has announced a new $10 billion support facility aimed at helping member countries manage the economic risks linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The initiative, named the Energy, Food Security and Economic Resilience Facility, is designed to support governments, businesses, and financial institutions facing disruptions related to… [Read More]

New Delhi — May 27, 2026 — The Union Government has announced the first national call for the BIRAC–RDI Fund, a ₹2,000 crore financing initiative under India’s ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) framework. The fund aims to scale high‑impact biotechnology innovations and bridge the gap between laboratory research and industrial application. Union Minister Jitendra Singh unveiled the fund at a national event… [Read More]

Togo and the World Bank have reviewed progress on major coastal protection works underway in Aného as part of the regional WACA-ResIP programme aimed at combating coastal erosion and flooding across West Africa. During a recent visit to the coastal area, World Bank Regional Director Harold Tavares joined Togolese officials and project teams to inspect… [Read More]