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Generali and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) have signed a joint declaration under the ACT Programme (Advancing Climate-Resilience and Transformation in African Coffee) to promote sustainable coffee production in Africa. The partnership aims to strengthen international cooperation, improve socio-economic conditions for coffee producers, enhance climate resilience, and support local value addition in key… [Read More]

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, in partnership with PGA TOUR Superstore, has awarded $7.6 million in grant funding over three years to the PGA of America REACH Foundation to expand access to golf for youth and Veterans. The investment will enhance PGA REACH programs and create new opportunities for underserved communities across the country…. [Read More]

Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is scaling up its support for children affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with a new US$10 million investment for a two‑year education resilience programme running from 2025 to 2027. The initiative, implemented under UNICEF’s leadership in partnership with Save the Children, World… [Read More]

Research Ireland has welcomed the Irish government’s approval for a major €100 million expansion of the Tyndall National Institute. This investment marks the first significant project under INSPIRE, the government’s €750 million initiative aimed at transforming research infrastructure across Ireland’s higher education sector. The program, announced in November 2025 and led by the Department of… [Read More]

MacArthur Foundation has announced $10 million in new grants aimed at strengthening the humanities by supporting organizations that explore and reveal human culture, thought, and experience through history, languages, arts, philosophies, and religions. These investments address growing challenges to the humanities, including threats to academic freedom and the erasure of important histories. MacArthur Foundation President… [Read More]

One year after the devastating 2025 Eaton and Palisades wildfires in greater Los Angeles, many community members are still navigating the challenges of rebuilding their homes, restoring stability, and caring for their mental and emotional well-being. While generous donor support has provided critical resources, families facing barriers continue to need long-term assistance to fully recover…. [Read More]

Three years after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck southern Turkey and northern Syria, claiming over 59,000 lives, survivors continue to face lasting physical, emotional, and psychosocial impacts. The subsequent 7.5-magnitude quake nine hours later compounded the devastation, destroying homes and businesses and leaving nearly 18 million people in urgent need of humanitarian aid. Recovery efforts… [Read More]

The Urban Futures program (2023–2027) is a global initiative addressing urban food systems, youth well-being, and climate action, operating in partnership with local organizations in Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. An external evaluation is being commissioned to generate evidence and learning that will guide strategic decisions for the program’s final implementation period (2026–2027) and… [Read More]

On January 22, 2026, the San Diego Foundation (SDF) announced a $350,000 investment to help 1,000 San Diego County students complete their college financial aid applications. Many students in the region miss out on aid each year due to incomplete FAFSA submissions, particularly first-generation students and those from underserved communities. One-on-one guidance provided through this… [Read More]

San Diego Community Power, in partnership with San Diego Foundation, announced a $750,000 reinvestment into local clean energy initiatives, inviting nonprofits and other tax-exempt organizations to apply for funding. The Community Clean Energy Grants program, an annual initiative, supports projects that advance clean energy, green jobs, and sustainability programs across the San Diego region. Since… [Read More]

The Gates Foundation has announced a historic $9 billion annual payout, reflecting the culmination of a four-year plan to reach a steady-state budget at this level. This increase in spending is part of the foundation’s accelerated strategy to achieve its mission ahead of its planned closure in 2045. The foundation aims to invest an additional… [Read More]

The Gates Foundation, Novo Nordisk Foundation, and Wellcome have jointly awarded $60 million in new grant funding to global research teams over the next three years to accelerate the discovery of next-generation antibiotics. This funding supports the Gram-Negative Antibiotic Discovery Innovator (Gr-ADI), a first-of-its-kind consortium where multiple funders and research teams openly share data and… [Read More]

During its November board meeting, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation (ZSR) awarded 102 grants totaling $9.4 million to organizations working toward systemic change at the state level in North Carolina. Most grants began on January 1 under ZSR’s State-Level Systemic Change strategy, supporting nonprofits that aim to address root causes of challenges, influence policies, and… [Read More]

Nipah virus is a highly pathogenic, bat-borne virus first identified in 1998. It can cause severe respiratory illness and fatal brain inflammation (encephalitis) in humans and has a high case fatality rate, though it spreads poorly between people. The virus is not present in Australia, and there is currently no approved vaccine. Recent outbreaks in… [Read More]

India’s healthcare landscape is experiencing a structural transformation as consumers increasingly take control of everyday health decisions, according to a recent EY-Parthenon India report titled “From Prescription to Consumerization: Unlocking Value from OTC Brands in India.” The study, based on market analysis and a primary survey of 624 respondents, explores how Indians discover, evaluate, and… [Read More]

The Cambridgeshire Community Foundation has launched the Medworth Community Fund, providing up to £200,000 in funding each year to support non-profit organisations working to improve the natural environment, health, and wellbeing in communities around Wisbech. Grants ranging from £5,000 to £50,000 will be available for projects benefiting residents within a 5km radius of the Medworth… [Read More]

Cora Gold, an AIM-listed junior miner, has announced a fundraising initiative aiming to raise up to £13.7 million ($18 million) to support the development of its Sanankoro gold project in Mali. The equity placement is fully backed by Singapore-based Eagle Eye Asset Holdings, which will become a strategic shareholder in Cora Gold once regulatory approvals… [Read More]

President John Dramani Mahama’s recent state visit to Zambia resulted in a series of economic, trade, and institutional agreements designed to strengthen bilateral cooperation and advance Africa’s broader integration and industrialisation agenda. The newly established Comprehensive Partnership emphasizes practical collaboration, extending beyond diplomacy into concrete opportunities in mobility, fintech, resource governance, defence, and cross-regional trade…. [Read More]

The 49th session of the Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), held in Rome on 10 February 2026, emphasized the vital role of young entrepreneurs in transforming global food systems and enhancing food security. IFAD President Alvaro Lario highlighted that youth bring energy, digital skills, and creativity, and that investing in… [Read More]

On 11 February, Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the World Bank will convene in Morocco to highlight “The Power of Co-financing,” a collaborative model designed to expand as international aid becomes scarcer while development needs continue to grow. With financing requirements rising across sectors such as roads, transport, energy, and climate action, partner countries… [Read More]

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the European Training Foundation (ETF) have announced a strengthened partnership aimed at helping countries improve skills systems, vocational education, apprenticeships, and employment policies. The cooperation agreement, signed on 9 February by ETF Director Pilvi Torsti and ILO Employment Policy Director Sangheon Lee, sets the stage for joint efforts to… [Read More]

Thousands of Palestine Refugee families across the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, face daily threats of displacement and insecurity. To address this urgent need, the European Union (EU), through its European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), has provided €5 million in emergency funding to UNRWA for protection and emergency shelter support for… [Read More]

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $370 million financing package to improve sanitation and solid waste management services in Dhaka and surrounding areas, aiming to reduce water pollution and restore rivers and canals. The Metro Dhaka Water Security and Resilience Program seeks to strengthen the capacity of local and national institutions,… [Read More]