Nine former rebels in Iloilo province received livelihood grants under the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP). Each individual was awarded ₱20,000, totaling ₱180,000 in Livelihood Settlement Grants aimed at supporting their small-scale business ventures. This assistance was provided through the joint efforts of DSWD-SLP, the 61st Infantry “Hunter” Battalion… [Read More]
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Starting a Nonprofit? Essential Insights Before You Begin
Starting a nonprofit organization is a meaningful pursuit but requires more than just passion. It involves careful planning, structural development, and strategic execution. Before launching, it’s essential to determine whether the initiative fulfills a clearly identified need in the community. This requires thorough research, community engagement, and validation through both data and direct conversations with… [Read More]
Sponsorship 101: The Complete Guide to Fundraising Event Sponsorship for Nonprofits
Before reaching out to potential sponsors, thorough research is essential. It’s important to first determine whether the business has a history of sponsoring events, aligns with similar causes or nonprofit missions, and supports the specific type of event being planned. Additionally, ensuring contact with the right person—someone with decision-making authority—is crucial for a productive outreach…. [Read More]
New World Heritage Sites Recognized by UNESCO Mark Major Conservation Breakthroughs
UNESCO has inscribed seven new areas on the World Heritage List following recommendations by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The announcement was made during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Paris. Notably, Africa saw significant progress, with Sierra Leone and Guinea Bissau securing their first World Heritage inscriptions… [Read More]
WHO Webinar Explores Governance for Health Equity in New SDHE World Report
The World Health Organization (WHO), through its Global Knowledge Network for Health Equity (GKNHE) and the WHO Collaborating Centre on Health in All Policies and the Social Determinants of Health, is organizing a webinar focused on governance for health equity. The session will examine how effective governance can address the social determinants of health and… [Read More]
SNSF Awards 200 Postdoc.Mobility Fellowships and Return Grants for Researchers
The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) has awarded funding under its Postdoc.Mobility scheme to support 200 early-career researchers. The programme enables postdoctoral scholars to either carry out research abroad or return to Switzerland after a stay abroad, helping them acquire international experience that is essential for career development and academic independence. The Postdoc.Mobility fellowships are… [Read More]
Trade Agreement Unlocks £250 Million in Opportunities for UK Firms in Vietnam
A major breakthrough in trade relations between the UK and Vietnam has unlocked up to £250 million in export opportunities for British pharmaceutical companies over the next five years. This follows a significant regulatory change in Vietnam that will make it faster and more cost-effective to export UK-made medicines to the country. The announcement comes… [Read More]
UK Government Unveils £63 Million Boost to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Revolution
The UK Government has announced a £63 million investment package aimed at enhancing the country’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This funding is intended to address key barriers to EV ownership by improving access to charging, reducing overall costs for families, businesses, and public sector institutions, and supporting the transition to clean transport across the UK…. [Read More]
£2.5 Billion DRIVE35 Programme to Power UK Automotive Investment and Employment
The UK Government has committed £2.5 billion over the next decade to support its automotive sector through the newly launched DRIVE35 programme. This initiative is designed to secure thousands of jobs and maintain the UK’s leading position in the global zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) industry. The funding will bolster manufacturing capabilities, strengthen supply chains, and encourage… [Read More]
Mama Cash Launches Call for Feminist Activists in the Netherlands and ABCSSS Islands
Mama Cash has launched the 2025 round of its Spark Fund grant, open for applications from 1 to 31 August 2025. The grant supports feminist activism in the Netherlands and the ABCSSS islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius, and Sint Maarten), offering €5,000 to €7,000 per project to groups of women, girls, trans, and… [Read More]
Fiji Validates New Employment Policy to Strengthen Labour Market and Workforce Development
The Government of Fiji has validated the draft of its second National Employment Policy (NEP) and Action Plan, marking a key step in shaping a more inclusive and resilient labour market. Developed in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), the policy establishes a strategic framework for fostering sustainable employment and addressing evolving challenges within… [Read More]
Honduras: World Bank Backs Road Infrastructure Upgrade in Northern Region
The World Bank’s Executive Board has approved a US$100 million project aimed at rehabilitating and improving the management of 174 kilometers of the CA-13 Highway in Honduras. This strategic corridor, which connects La Ceiba and Puerto Castilla, will benefit approximately 615,000 people, including women, Indigenous groups, and Afro-descendant communities. The initiative focuses on enhancing road… [Read More]
£100 Million Government Fund to Support Jobseekers Across the UK
Here is an informative, paragraph-wise summary of the announcement, excluding all personal statements and bullet points: The UK government has announced a £100 million funding boost through the Department for Work and Pensions to support thousands of disabled individuals and those with complex health conditions in securing stable, well-paid employment. This initiative is part of… [Read More]
Bangladesh Secures €23.5 Million EU Grant for Expanding Social Protection Programmes
The European Union (EU) has disbursed €23.5 million in grant financing to the Government of Bangladesh to support the country’s social protection system. This funding acknowledges Bangladesh’s progress in implementing its National Social Security Strategy (NSSS) and aims to encourage continued reforms amid ongoing economic challenges such as high inflation and job losses, particularly in… [Read More]
EU Launches €1.5M Ukraine2EU Grant to Empower Civil Society in EU Integration
During the Ukraine Recovery Conference held in Rome, the European Union and Ukraine jointly announced a €1.5 million Call for Proposals under the Ukraine2EU – EU Integration Support Programme for Ukraine. Scheduled to launch on 1 August 2025, this initiative aims to strengthen the role of Ukrainian civil society organisations in supporting Ukraine’s EU accession… [Read More]
Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025: EU Pledges €2.3 Billion for Reconstruction and Economic Recovery
The European Commission has announced a €2.3 billion package of agreements with international and bilateral financial institutions to support Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction, unveiled at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025. This funding includes €1.8 billion in loan guarantees and €580 million in grants under the Ukraine Investment Framework, aiming to mobilize up to €10 billion… [Read More]
€20 Million EU Grant to Pakistan Aims to Strengthen Public Governance and Improve Business Environment
The Government of Pakistan and the European Union have signed a €20 million grant agreement to initiate the “Better Governance and Business Environment” programme. This initiative underscores their joint commitment to fostering sustainable and inclusive economic development in Pakistan. Funded through the EU’s Multiannual Indicative Programme 2021–2027, the initiative aims to improve the competitiveness of… [Read More]
EU Boosts Ukraine’s Recovery with Nearly €600M for Energy, Infrastructure, and Business Support
The European Union is strengthening its economic support for Ukraine with a new funding package of nearly €600 million aimed at revitalizing energy systems, transport infrastructure, and private-sector resilience. The announcement was made during the Ukraine Recovery Conference held in Rome, where the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group and the European Commission outlined their commitment…. [Read More]
EU Grants €2.45 Million to Eco Wave Power Consortium for Innovative Atlantic Wave Energy Solutions
Eco Wave Power Global AB, a Swedish company specializing in onshore wave energy technology, has joined the Atlantic Wave Energy Sustainable Deployment Initiative (AWESDI), a €2.45 million transnational project aimed at accelerating the scalable deployment of wave energy across Atlantic coastal regions. The project is funded through the European Union’s Interreg Atlantic Area Programme under… [Read More]
HLPF 2025 Focuses on Empowering Women and Girls for Global Sustainable Progress
From 14 to 23 July 2025, global leaders will convene in New York for the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development, a critical milestone in advancing the 2030 Agenda. This year’s forum holds particular significance as it serves as a moment of renewed commitment to gender equality, with UN Women spearheading efforts to place… [Read More]
New UK Business-Academia Partnerships Drive Groundbreaking Research
The UK’s Prosperity Partnerships initiative is set to address key industry challenges through 23 newly funded collaborative research projects, covering fields such as drug manufacturing, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and battery technology. Backed by £41 million from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), and an additional £56 million from business and academic partners,… [Read More]
Breakthrough HIV Drug Lenacapavir Now Accessible to LMICs Through Global Fund Deal
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has signed an access agreement with Gilead Sciences to procure lenacapavir, a groundbreaking long-acting injectable for HIV prevention, for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This agreement marks a historic milestone: it is the first time an HIV prevention product will be made available in LMICs concurrently… [Read More]
Creative Futures Fund Invests in Groundbreaking Projects for a Bold Creative Future
The Creative Futures Fund is investing $7.8 million in 2024 to support 20 large-scale, boundary-pushing creative projects across all Australian states and territories. Focused on telling distinctly Australian stories, the fund is a key initiative under the Australian Government’s National Cultural Policy, Revive. It aims to support the creation and sharing of compelling narratives while… [Read More]
