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Mexico has spent more than two decades developing public policies that link ecological transition with women’s rights, aiming to reduce inequalities and strengthen women’s voices across sectors such as agriculture, energy, and financial services. Since 2002, the country has implemented a National Action Plan on Gender and Climate Change, integrating gender equality and social justice… [Read More]

The Africa Center, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting a flourishing Africa in connection with its global diaspora, has been awarded a Cultural Development Fund (CDF) grant by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The Center received more than $100,000 as part of the city’s $74.3 million CDF allocation to 1,171 cultural organizations across… [Read More]

A Czech MP, Jindřich Rajchl of the PRO party, has proposed a law requiring NGOs that receive foreign funding to register publicly, sparking a heated political debate over national sovereignty and external influence in public life. The proposed legislation would obligate organizations with foreign financial support or ties to disclose their funding sources in a… [Read More]

The Inter-American Training Program (PIC), run by the Inter-American Children’s Institute (IIN-OAS), is designed to strengthen the capacities of States and organized civil society in promoting and protecting the rights of children and adolescents. The initiative also aims to combat all forms of violations of children’s rights through targeted training across various thematic areas. Applications… [Read More]

The Commonwealth Secretariat and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation have announced a partnership aimed at accelerating ocean conservation across Commonwealth countries in Asia and the Pacific. This collaboration brings together scientists, policymakers, economic actors, and civil society stakeholders to mobilize expertise and commitment toward protecting marine and coastal environments. The initiative aligns with… [Read More]

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has handed over the “Climate Box” to Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Education, providing schools with ready-to-use educational tools to strengthen climate literacy. According to Almaz Toktomambetov, Director of the Republican Institute for Advanced Training and Retraining of Pedagogical Workers, the toolkit equips teachers while giving students practical knowledge and skills… [Read More]

In the first of Asia in Focus’s urbanism series, Kayden Briskie examines how mixed-use development in Japan has created energetic and diverse cities, and what lessons New Zealand could draw from this approach. Tokyo’s compact and mixed-use suburban neighbourhoods demonstrate how combining residential, commercial, recreational, and even industrial uses can make urban areas more walkable,… [Read More]

India faces immense environmental challenges, with severe consequences for the health and well-being of its 1.4 billion citizens. Initiatives across the country are framing sustainability in culturally resonant ways, inspiring grassroots action. Programs in afforestation, wetland restoration, and sustainable waste management are being implemented to curb environmental degradation while engaging citizens through storytelling and campaigns… [Read More]

Last year, the Africa Climate and Environment (ACE) Microgrants were launched to support local civil society initiatives across Africa addressing environmental and climate challenges. The program encourages innovative outreach activities that integrate reporting supported by the Pulitzer Center to raise awareness, promote free expression, and inspire climate action. Over 500 applications were received, reflecting African… [Read More]

The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has partnered with the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), in collaboration with local feminist organisations, to launch an €8 million initiative supporting conflict-affected populations in Sudan and Ethiopia. Funded through a grant from France and implemented over 24 months, the project focuses on access to essential services, women’s economic empowerment,… [Read More]

The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has launched a new initiative to support Kenyan feminist civil society organisations combating technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV). Through its Feminist Organizations Support Fund (FSOF), AFD is allocating €811,000 to strengthen locally led efforts that address digital and technology-enabled forms of gender-based violence in Kenya. While digital technologies have expanded… [Read More]

The European Investment Fund (EIF), part of the EIB Group, has committed to invest up to €20 million in the DaVinci Growth Capital Fund, a private equity vehicle targeting the small-cap growth segment in Italy. The fund results from a collaboration between RedFish Capital Partners and Alternative Capital Partners SGR (ACP) and is designed to… [Read More]

The European Investment Fund (EIF) has extended an additional €250 million uncapped guarantee to BNP Paribas S.A., increasing the existing guarantee from €75 million to a total of €325 million under the InvestEU program. This expanded envelope is expected to mobilize at least €465 million in financing for the real economy, supporting up to 25–30… [Read More]

The government of Mauritania has signed a framework agreement with the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) to mobilize USD 900 million in Sharia-compliant funds aimed at supporting strategic projects and strengthening the national private sector. The three-year partnership was formalized in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, by Mauritania’s Minister of Economic Affairs… [Read More]

Agriculture remains the backbone of many African economies, employing roughly half of the continent’s workforce, even as urbanization and the services sector grow rapidly. Despite its economic importance, agriculture consistently receives less than 5 percent of commercial lending, creating an annual financing gap estimated between $75–200 billion. Traditional donor funding has declined, and African governments… [Read More]

India has extended humanitarian assistance to Madagascar following the widespread destruction caused by tropical cyclones Fytia and Gezani earlier this year. An Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft delivered 30 tonnes of relief supplies to Antananarivo, including 12 tonnes of medical aid and 18 tonnes of disaster relief material, to support authorities and humanitarian agencies in… [Read More]

On March 11, CNEWA marked its centennial by releasing $1 million in emergency funds to support families displaced in southern Lebanon, emergency surgeries in Gaza, and grants for besieged communities in the Palestinian West Bank. This funding is part of CNEWA’s ongoing emergency campaign following coordinated Israeli-U.S. attacks on Iran and subsequent responses, supporting church-led… [Read More]

The University of Georgia has been awarded $1.5 million from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation to establish eight postdoctoral positions aimed at strengthening research capacity in the natural sciences. This funding is part of a nationwide initiative that provided awards to 30 universities, with amounts reflecting each institution’s prior engagement with the foundation. UGA’s… [Read More]

Baptist Health Foundation has received a $5 million grant from the Elaine and Eduardo Saverin Foundation to support the Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute. The funding, provided through the Elaine and Eduardo Saverin Parkinson’s Disease Fund, will advance the Institute’s Parkinson’s disease clinical care program, focusing on patient care, research, community outreach, and technological innovation…. [Read More]

On 10 March 2026, UN Women hosted “Bridging Systemic Gaps: Advancing Justice for All Women and Girls,” a discussion aligned with the priority theme of CSW70. The event brought together policymakers, legal experts, civil society actors, and survivor advocates to address the structural barriers that prevent women and girls from accessing justice worldwide. Across formal… [Read More]

Women’s equal participation and leadership in political and public life are crucial for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, yet data show that women remain underrepresented at all levels of decision-making worldwide. Gender parity in political life is still a distant goal, with progress occurring slowly across executive, legislative, and local government levels. As… [Read More]

CGO, a communications and technology firm focused on economic empowerment and sustainable development, has launched the Fursa Beta Grant, a new funding opportunity for African-based nonprofits, NGOs, and civil society organisations working with youth, women, and emerging professionals. The grant is designed to help organisations connect their communities to skills, networks, and opportunities that extend… [Read More]

The Persistent Africa Climate Venture Builder (ACV) Fund has been launched to address the pressing climate challenges facing Africa, a continent disproportionately affected by climate risks yet receiving only a small share of global climate financing. Early-stage climate ventures in Africa often struggle to access capital and the operational support necessary to scale their impact,… [Read More]