Dubai Future Foundation and Amazon UAE have jointly launched an innovative programme under the Sandbox Dubai initiative to enable individuals to participate in the gig economy by delivering Amazon packages on foot. This collaboration follows Amazon’s approval to join Sandbox Dubai in the Gig Economy sector, an initiative endorsed by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed… [Read More]
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Bayer Foundation and UNCDF Launch Investment Vehicle to Support Food Systems Enterprises
$4.5 million in new funding from Bayer Foundation to UNCDF for catalytic investments in innovative food security enterprises / Innovative financing model combines philanthropic capital from Bayer Foundation with UNCDF’s mandate as dedicated investment partner for underserved markets / First investments planned to be deployed in 2025 Leverkusen / New York, August 26, 2025: Bayer… [Read More]
Gilbert Family Foundation Invests Over $4 Million to Boost Detroit Businesses During Black Business Month
The Gilbert Family Foundation has announced more than $4 million in new grants to support Black Leaders Detroit (BLD) and the Michigan Black Business Alliance (MBBA), coinciding with National Black Business Month, which celebrates the contributions of Black-owned businesses across the United States. The funding is aimed at strengthening Detroit’s business ecosystem by providing expanded… [Read More]
Foundation Awards Over $2.4 Million in Education Grants to Support Learning Initiatives
In July, the Kenneth Rainin Foundation awarded over $2.4 million in education grants to strengthen Oakland’s early learning ecosystem. This round of funding reflects the Foundation’s updated strategies focused on improving early literacy education and leveraging existing resources to raise literacy rates. The Foundation remains committed to its long-term goal: ensuring every child enters kindergarten… [Read More]
Panasonic Announces Kid Witness News India Winners, Promotes UN Sustainable Development Goals
Panasonic Life Solutions India (PLSIND), a leading diversified technology company, announced the winners of its Kid Witness News (KWN) program in India. The initiative, part of a global effort by Panasonic, aims to raise awareness about the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) among school students by equipping them with digital storytelling skills and encouraging… [Read More]
WHO Afghanistan Secures OCHA Support to Strengthen Health Services
The World Health Organization (WHO) in Afghanistan has received over US$ 6.3 million in humanitarian funding from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) to strengthen access to essential health services for vulnerable communities. The funding comes from two major sources: the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) and the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund… [Read More]
ILO Nepal and NRNA Partner to Strengthen Support for Nepali Migrant Workers
Labour migration continues to shape Nepal’s economy, with thousands of Nepalis seeking employment abroad, particularly in the Gulf countries and Malaysia. While migration has contributed significantly to national income, it has also left workers vulnerable to unsafe working conditions, inadequate legal protection, mental health challenges, and limited access to support services in destination countries. Addressing… [Read More]
Peru’s Amnesty Law Under Fire: UN Experts Cite Human Rights Breach
UN human rights experts have strongly condemned Peru’s new amnesty law, enacted on 13 August 2025, which grants immunity to members of the Armed Forces, the National Police, and Self-Defense Committees accused of crimes committed between 1980 and 2000. The legislation also extends to individuals over the age of 70 who have already been convicted… [Read More]
Unlocking Climate Finance for Sustainable Livestock in Africa: Key Takeaways from the Global Business Summit
The Second Climate Change Global Business Summit on Africa took place in Nairobi, Kenya, on 19–20 March 2025, bringing together leaders from the public and private sectors to discuss Africa’s climate challenges and opportunities. A central theme of the event was unlocking climate finance for the continent, with a particular focus on mobilizing resources to… [Read More]
Harnessing Africa’s Digital Economy for Growth, Integration, and Shared Prosperity
Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) form the backbone of Africa’s economy but continue to struggle with limited access to finance, markets, and digital solutions. Strengthening their ability to adopt and leverage digital tools has become a shared priority for African governments, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and eTrade for all… [Read More]
Standard Bank Launches $1 Billion Initiative to Empower Women-Led Businesses in Africa
Standard Bank is leading a 10-year initiative to raise $1 billion (R17.6 billion) for the African Women Impact Fund (AWIF), aimed at supporting women fund managers who, in turn, invest in women-led businesses across Africa. The fund addresses a critical gap: women are disproportionately affected by unemployment, and female-led businesses received only 2.4% of venture… [Read More]
Sahel Capital Lands $10M Funding from Mastercard Foundation to Boost African Agri-SMEs
The Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa (SEFAA), managed by Sahel Capital, has secured a $10 million investment from the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund, managed by MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates) in Mauritius. This funding will enable SEFAA to expand support for small and medium-sized agribusinesses (agri-SMEs) across 13 sub-Saharan African countries, creating… [Read More]
When Donors Pull Out: Strategies for Sustainable Development Amid Funding Gaps
In recent years, Africa’s development landscape has been undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. Traditional donors are gradually withdrawing support due to shifting geopolitical priorities, domestic pressures, and growing critiques of aid dependency. This shift has left many African civil society organizations facing a stark reality: external funding is no longer guaranteed. For grassroots initiatives,… [Read More]
UKHSA Unveils Wastewater Monitoring Programme to Detect Pandemics Early
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has launched a £1.3 million programme to explore how wastewater monitoring can be used to detect a wider range of dangerous pathogens. Funded by the UK Integrated Security Fund (ISF), the initiative will assess cutting-edge technologies in UKHSA laboratories to track the presence of viral genetic material in wastewater… [Read More]
AG Campbell Launches Webinar Series to Guide Non-Profits Through Federal Policy and Funding Changes
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has launched a webinar series titled “Navigating the Changing Non-Profit Landscape” to support non-profit and charitable organizations in adapting to shifts in federal policy and funding. The series aims to provide timely resources and guidance, helping these organizations respond to challenges such as federal funding cuts and evolving policies related… [Read More]
$10 Million in Grants Boost 930 Washington State Arts and Culture Organizations
ArtsFund and Allen Family Philanthropies have announced a $10 million funding round for 930 arts and culture organizations across Washington State through the third year of the Community Accelerator Grant program. This marks the largest group of awardees in the program’s history, with 19 percent being first-time recipients. Since its launch in 2023, the program… [Read More]
Finnfund Launches New Investment Fund to Boost Digital Inclusiveness in Developing Countries
The Finnish development financier Finnfund has launched a new investment vehicle, the Finnfund Digital Access Impact Fund I (DAIF), to support digital services and infrastructure development in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The fund aims to promote gender equality and financial inclusion while mobilizing private capital to drive sustainable development. At its first closing, DAIF… [Read More]
UNHCR Applauds Thailand’s New Resolution Granting Long-Term Refugees Right to Work
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has praised the Royal Thai Government for adopting a resolution that grants long-staying refugees from Myanmar the right to work in Thailand. This policy change directly addresses the needs of approximately 81,000 forcibly displaced individuals living in temporary shelters along the Thai-Myanmar border, many of whom have resided in these… [Read More]
$119M in Development Proposals Submitted for Clinton Street Projects
The City of Binghamton has received 55 project proposals totaling nearly $119 million in response to its public call for ideas under the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) State grant for the Clinton Street neighborhood. Mayor Jared M. Kraham highlighted the strong response from business owners, developers, non-profits, and community stakeholders, emphasizing the significant private investment… [Read More]
Green Horizon: Advancing Sustainable Energy in East Asia
The Green Horizon: East Asia’s Sustainable Energy Future report provides a comprehensive roadmap for aligning energy and development objectives across East Asia. It emphasizes decarbonizing the power and industrial sectors—which together account for 75–87 percent of regional emissions—through strategies such as enhanced efficiency, electrification, renewable energy deployment, and advanced technologies like green hydrogen and carbon… [Read More]
Early Childhood Investment in El Salvador: Unlocking Transformative Growth
Over the past several years, significant progress has been made in transforming education in El Salvador, driven by collaboration between the World Bank and local partners. Three major achievements stand out: mobilizing funds to invest in critical areas such as school infrastructure, teacher training, and educational materials; fostering collaboration among government entities, NGOs, and civil… [Read More]
Aging in Albania: Understanding Long-Term Care for Older Adults
The study offers a comprehensive examination of Albania’s long-term care (LTC) system for older adults, focusing on both the demand for and supply of services in the context of rapid population aging and changing social dynamics. Conducted by UNDP Albania in partnership with key national institutions under the UN Joint Programme “Livelong Empowerment and Protection… [Read More]
Canada Invests $1M+ to Boost Innovation and Economic Growth in Northern Ontario
The Government of Canada, through FedNor, is investing $1,050,000 to support two major initiatives led by NORCAT in Northern Ontario, as announced by Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, on behalf of Minister Patty Hajdu. These investments aim to drive innovation, skill development, and the growth of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the… [Read More]
