The European Investment Bank’s development arm, EIB Global, is providing a €50 million loan to the Republic of Armenia aimed at strengthening socio-economic development in Syunik Province. The financing will support improvements in key infrastructure sectors including water supply, healthcare, and education. This investment forms part of the Resilient Syunik Team Europe Initiative, a program… [Read More]
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A Decade of Impact: IOM Recognized for Disaster Response Efforts in Micronesia
The Pohnpei State Legislature has formally recognized the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for its significant contributions to disaster preparedness and response across the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). On 3 June 2025, lawmakers passed a resolution commending IOM’s efforts in safeguarding lives, minimizing disaster risks, and reaching remote and vulnerable communities. For more than… [Read More]
Call for Safety and Anxiety-Reducing Solutions at Bristol Temple Meads Testbed
Connected Places Catapult, the UK’s innovation accelerator for transport and the built environment, has opened applications for the next cohort of the Station Innovation Zone, a program designed to support up to eight small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) developing solutions to improve passenger safety and experience. This initiative, now in its fourth year and run… [Read More]
Main Street America Academy Launches to Strengthen Community Revitalization Leaders
The Main Street America Academy has officially launched, providing a new platform for learning and professional development tailored specifically for Main Street leaders and practitioners. This initiative offers a range of curated educational experiences designed to help users expand their impact, enhance their skills, and build leadership capacity. The Academy features a flexible mix of… [Read More]
$263.8 Million AfDB-Backed Project Set to Transform Urban Development in Abia State
The African Development Bank (AfDB), in collaboration with the Islamic Development Bank, the Federal Government of Nigeria, and the Abia State Government, has launched the Abia State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project, a $263.8 million initiative designed to transform urban infrastructure, improve mobility, and promote climate-resilient development in the state’s major cities—Umuahia and Aba—over the next… [Read More]
African Development Bank Commits $17M for Northern Mozambique Reconstruction
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a $17 million grant to support recovery and resilience-building in Mozambique’s conflict-affected Cabo Delgado province. The grant will fund the Resilient Investment for Socio-Economic Empowerment, Peace, and Security (RISE-PS) Project, which targets economic empowerment as a means to address fragility. The project aims to… [Read More]
$1.4 Million Approved for Land Conservation and Outdoor Projects in Maryland Counties
The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved over $1.4 million in grant funding through the Department of Natural Resources to support outdoor recreation and land conservation efforts across several counties, including Charles, Frederick, Prince George’s, Queen Anne’s, St. Mary’s, and Worcester. In Queen Anne’s County, approximately $180,000 from Program Open Space – Local was… [Read More]
Government Boosts Tech Innovation Outside Capital with Mentorship, Funding, and Skills Development
The UK government has launched a £1 million programme aimed at supporting tech entrepreneurs outside London to grow their businesses and stimulate innovation across regional areas. This initiative is designed to strengthen local economies by targeting regions such as Scotland, the North East, Humber and East, and South Yorkshire, thereby promoting tech sector growth beyond… [Read More]
World Bank Achieves Historic Demand for EUR 3 Billion 10-Year Sustainability Bond
The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, Aaa/AAA) has successfully priced a 10-year EUR benchmark bond maturing in July 2035. The Sustainable Development Bond raised EUR 3 billion from global investors to support the financing of sustainable development initiatives in World Bank member countries. The bond was priced at a spread of… [Read More]
€4 Million Climate and Gender Investment Fund Launched by CDB and AFD in the Caribbean
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has announced the launch of a new EUR 4 million Grant Facility, funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD). This facility aims to support CDB’s Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs) in executing development initiatives that are climate-resilient, gender-responsive, and focused on agriculture. This grant marks a continued collaboration between CDB… [Read More]
New Open Society Fellowships to Empower Public Thinkers Across the Global South
The Open Society Foundations has selected 31 public intellectuals from seven cities in the Global South to serve as Open Society Fellows for 2025–2026. The fellows are based in Beirut, Buenos Aires, Colombo, Dar es Salaam, Jakarta, Lagos, and Taipei—cities recognized for their vibrant communities of thinkers and cultural contributors. The fellowship aims to support… [Read More]
Gray Foundation Awards $1 Million Grant to SBU for Student Scholarships
Stony Brook University has received a $1 million grant from the Gray Foundation to support undergraduate scholarships for New York City public school students. The funding will enable 10 students admitted through SUNY’s Top 10% Promise program to live on campus and graduate debt-free. These students, who come from low-income backgrounds and are among the… [Read More]
Infosys Springboard Livelihood Program Aims to Create 500,000 Jobs in India by 2030
Infosys Foundation has launched the Infosys Springboard Livelihood Program to help create 500,000 jobs in India by 2030. With an initial investment of over INR 200 crore, the initiative is aimed at empowering job seekers with the skills and opportunities needed for sustainable employment. The program, delivered through the Infosys Springboard digital learning platform, targets… [Read More]
£1 Million Boost for Racial Justice Fund from Lloyds Bank Foundation
The Racial Justice Fund will provide £5 million in funding to Black and minority-led organisations in London by 2027, following a £1 million contribution from the Lloyds Bank Foundation. This new investment adds to the fund’s remaining £3 million, after £2 million was already awarded to 13 organisations. The initiative is co-led by Lloyds Bank… [Read More]
UT Foundation Approaches $3B Fundraising Goal with Strong Momentum
The University of Tennessee Foundation (UTFI) is marking a significant milestone in its ongoing fundraising campaign, having reached 70% of its ambitious $3 billion goal. This progress positions the Foundation well as it enters the second half of what it aims to be the most successful fundraising decade in the University of Tennessee System’s history…. [Read More]
Belize Expands Mental Health Services with Support from PAHO/WHO
The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), in partnership with Belize’s Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) and with financial backing from the EU-Funded Health Sector Support Programme, has launched a four-day Training of Trainers Workshop on the WHO’s Mental Health Gap Action Programme Intervention Guide (mhGAP-IG) 2.0. This training, held from 15–18 July… [Read More]
Dniester River Basin: OSCE Enhances Regional Cooperation on Water Governance
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) held a two-day inception workshop from 14 to 15 July 2025 in Chisinau, Moldova, to officially launch a new regional project titled “Advancing Transboundary Co-operation and Integrated Water Resources Management in the Dniester River Basin through Implementation of the Strategic Action Programme (SAP).” Funded by the… [Read More]
Regional Forum on School Feeding Opens in Latin America and the Caribbean
The XI Regional School Feeding Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean began on 15 July 2025 in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, gathering around 200 participants from 18 countries. Government ministers, UN agencies, civil society, and financial institutions are taking part in the three-day forum co-organized by the Government of Honduras and the UN World… [Read More]
New Climate Resilience Project Launched in Pakistan to Safeguard Flood-Prone Areas
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Government of Pakistan and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), has launched the Integrated Climate Risk Management for Strengthened Resilience to Climate project. The initiative, formally introduced through an inception workshop in Islamabad, aims to bolster flood resilience in the vulnerable districts of Buner and… [Read More]
EU Launches EDMO Hub to Counter Disinformation in Ukraine and Moldova
A new regional hub of the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO), named FACT, has been launched to support Ukraine and Moldova in combating disinformation. This initiative aims to strengthen efforts to detect and analyze manipulation campaigns, with a particular focus on Russian disinformation. FACT will also monitor the electoral period in Moldova, contributing to safeguarding… [Read More]
EU Energy Efficiency Target: Progress, Policies, and Next Steps for 2030
Achieving the European Union’s energy and climate goals requires a significant reduction in overall energy consumption. Energy efficiency—defined as using less energy to perform the same tasks—is a key driver of the EU’s clean energy transition. To this end, the EU has committed to reducing final energy consumption by 11.7% by 2030 compared to 2020… [Read More]
EU–Iceland Agreement Boosts Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Conservation Efforts
The European Union and Iceland have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their cooperation on fisheries and ocean affairs. This agreement creates a structured framework for collaboration in areas such as sustainable fisheries management, scientific research, and marine conservation. It also supports joint efforts to protect marine biodiversity and promote the energy… [Read More]
IOM Opens New Humanitarian Supply Chain Hub in Greece to Support Global Crises
On 15 July 2025, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Greece to establish a new supply chain centre in Thessaloniki. This advanced logistics facility is designed to significantly enhance IOM’s global humanitarian response capabilities by enabling faster, more efficient, and sustainable delivery of aid to… [Read More]
