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Citigroup Inc. and HPS Investment Partners, a part of BlackRock, have announced a €15 billion Private Capital Program aimed at expanding direct lending across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. The initiative is designed to provide flexible financing solutions for corporate and private equity–backed borrowers, particularly those operating in Continental Europe, the United… [Read More]

Hims & Hers Health, Inc., a U.S.-based digital healthcare platform, has announced a proposed offering of convertible senior notes aimed at supporting its international expansion strategy and accelerating investment in its artificial intelligence–driven healthcare platform. The move reflects the company’s ongoing effort to scale its consumer-first telehealth services across multiple global markets while strengthening its… [Read More]

In recent decades, Salvapan, a neighborhood in Belmopan, Belize, has become home to many migrants from Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. With a population of about 3,000 residents, nearly a quarter of whom are migrants, the growing demand for water has placed pressure on limited infrastructure. This challenge began to be addressed through the Water… [Read More]

Gradiant, a Boston-based industrial water technology company, has raised a Series E funding round that values the company at $2 billion. The investment marks a major milestone for the firm as it accelerates expansion across AI infrastructure, semiconductor manufacturing, and large-scale industrial water systems. The funding round was led by Safar Partners and Hostplus Superannuation… [Read More]

Japan has launched a new international funding call through the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) aimed at advancing artificial intelligence applications in scientific research. The programme is designed to encourage global collaboration between researchers and institutions, supporting projects that develop new AI tools and methods for solving complex scientific problems across disciplines. The initiative… [Read More]

Dr. Amadou Bocoum, CARE Country Director in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, issued a statement on the newly declared Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, which the World Health Organization has classified as a public health emergency of international concern. He emphasized that thousands of women and families already struggling with hunger, displacement,… [Read More]

The Governor of Maryland, Wes Moore, has announced a new $56 million grant initiative aimed at reducing energy costs for residents and businesses by improving energy efficiency across the state. The program is designed to support upgrades that lower utility bills, reduce energy consumption, and strengthen Maryland’s broader clean energy and climate goals. The funding… [Read More]

The African Development Bank Group has approved a $4 million grant to support Zimbabwe’s efforts to clear its debt arrears and re‑engage with the international financial community. The funding will finance the Zimbabwe Arrears Clearance Dialogue Enhancement Project (ZACDEP), designed to strengthen dialogue and reforms needed to advance the country’s arrears clearance process. Zimbabwe’s public… [Read More]

The ACT Government has awarded funding to eight community-led organisations to deliver projects focused on reducing emissions, strengthening climate resilience, and encouraging practical climate action across Canberra. The initiative is part of the Community Climate Action Grants Program, which supports local groups in developing solutions that address climate change at a grassroots level. The program… [Read More]

In 2025, more than 830 million people were exposed to conflict worldwide. While large‑scale wars account for much of the violence, interpersonal violence is even more widespread and costly, with intentional homicides claiming more lives annually than armed conflict and terrorism combined. To address this, researchers have been studying programs such as policing reforms, justice… [Read More]

New Mexico has announced an expansion of its Outdoor Equity Fund by introducing a higher tier of grant funding aimed at supporting larger youth outdoor recreation programs across the state. The updated funding structure allows eligible organizations to apply for grants of up to $100,000, significantly increasing the previous cap of $40,000 and enabling broader,… [Read More]

Over the past 15 months, eight children and young people from Bolivia, Guatemala, Indonesia, Wales, Zambia, and Zimbabwe have worked together to address gaps in meaningful child participation in global decision‑making. Their experiences, reinforced by two global surveys and a virtual conference, revealed that children are often underrepresented in policy discussions and that when they… [Read More]

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has announced 11 new grant funding opportunities aimed at improving pipeline safety, hazardous materials transportation, and emergency preparedness across the United States. The initiative is designed to strengthen national safety systems by supporting training, education, research, and infrastructure improvements for communities, states, and… [Read More]

The Australian Government has announced a new package of measures aimed at strengthening consumer protections for older Australians receiving aged care services. The initiative is designed to improve safety, affordability, transparency, and choice within the aged care system, particularly for individuals accessing in-home and community-based support. The reforms are part of ongoing efforts to modernize… [Read More]

The Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) has unveiled a new technology roadmap highlighting a major long-term growth opportunity for the UK aerospace sector, projecting that the industry could be worth around $41 billion by 2050. The roadmap is part of a broader strategy aimed at strengthening the UK’s global competitiveness through advanced aircraft technologies, increased innovation,… [Read More]

A broad coalition of more than 70 organizations across the Colorado River Basin has called on the U.S. Congress to provide at least $2 billion in new federal funding to address the worsening drought and long-term water shortage affecting the region. The request brings together cities, farmers, utilities, businesses, conservation groups, and Tribal Nations from… [Read More]

Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) from El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Panama joined national authorities and regional actors in the CENTAM GUARDIAN 2026 simulation exercise, held in San Salvador from April 17–24. The exercise aimed to strengthen preparedness and response capacities for emergencies and disasters in Central America, focusing on team deployment, classification processes, and… [Read More]

The LEGO Foundation and Co-Impact have announced a new five-year partnership valued at US$30 million to support children affected by conflict, displacement, and humanitarian crises. The initiative aims to strengthen public systems in Kenya and Nigeria while improving education and wellbeing outcomes for approximately 2.5 million children living in crisis-affected communities. The partnership will focus… [Read More]

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) have renewed their memorandum of understanding for another three years to advance cross‑border energy projects in Southeast Asia, including electricity exports to Singapore. The partnership will focus on overcoming barriers to renewable energy generation and grid interconnector projects, supporting the ASEAN Power Grid initiative… [Read More]

The SENSE Foundation Brussels has opened applications for its 2026 grant programme aimed at supporting projects related to scientific research, environmental protection, sustainable development, health initiatives, and educational advancement. The Belgium-based private foundation provides funding to nonprofit organizations and students both within Belgium and internationally, focusing on projects that promote long-term social and environmental impact…. [Read More]

Amnesty International has raised concerns following the Dominican Republic’s assumption of the presidency of the 79th World Health Assembly. Ana Piquer, Americas Director at Amnesty International, stated that President Luis Abinader’s government must demonstrate that its international leadership translates into real guarantees of healthcare access for all people within the country, without racial discrimination. Piquer… [Read More]

The Westlake Community Foundation has launched a new affordable housing grant initiative designed to help qualified homebuyers purchase newly built homes in the City of Westlake, Florida. The programme will provide a total of $650,000 in financial assistance aimed at improving access to homeownership for families and individuals seeking housing in the rapidly growing Palm… [Read More]

At the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2026, refugee youth leaders and partners emphasized the urgent need for stronger investment in skills development and decent work opportunities, warning that millions of young people risk being left behind without immediate action. The side event, co‑organized by ILO, UNICEF, UNHCR, and the Global Refugee Youth Network, brought together around… [Read More]