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COLOMBO, SRI LANKA — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced an additional $100 million in budget support for Sri Lanka, bringing its total planned assistance for 2026 to $480 million. The aid is aimed at helping the country manage economic pressures from the Middle East conflict, including rising oil prices, supply chain disruptions, and… [Read More]

The Linux Foundation, a nonprofit organization driving innovation through open source, has announced $12.5 million in grants from Anthropic, AWS, GitHub, Google, Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and OpenAI to strengthen the security of the open source software ecosystem. The funding will be managed by Alpha-Omega and the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), two trusted security initiatives… [Read More]

Uganda’s civil society organizations have strongly rejected the government’s proposed NGO Funding Bill 2026, which introduces state oversight of foreign funding and accreditation, warning that it threatens constitutional freedoms of association and expression ahead of the 2026 elections. Activists emphasized that NGOs play a critical role in bridging service delivery gaps and should not face… [Read More]

India has seen significant improvements in children’s education in recent years, yet the rural-urban education gap remains a pressing concern. While the Right to Education framework guarantees schooling for children aged 6 to 14, many rural schools still face challenges such as poor infrastructure, social biases, limited access to digital learning, and shortages of academic… [Read More]

Civil society organizations, networks, and communities worldwide are being invited to endorse a letter addressed to the President of the United Nations General Assembly concerning the 2026 High-Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS. The letter raises concerns about the current process for developing the Political Declaration, noting that while the Multistakeholder Task Force (MSTF) facilitates civil society… [Read More]

Civil society organisations in Uganda have urged the government to immediately reverse recent actions targeting non-governmental organisations (NGOs), rejecting accusations that they are linked to terrorism and warning that continued restrictions could undermine democratic freedoms and public trust. Activists described measures such as suspensions and financial constraints as unjustified and reflective of a broader pattern… [Read More]

The Czech government has clarified that it is not planning legislation to penalize organizations receiving foreign funding, according to Justice Minister Jeroným Tejc (ANO) following Monday’s cabinet meeting. Instead, the government intends to introduce a decree expanding reporting obligations for non-profit organizations, requiring them to disclose detailed information about their funding sources. Previously, a group… [Read More]

The Indian government is planning to tighten rules governing how entities, individuals, and non-government organisations (NGOs) receive, use, and manage assets from foreign contributions. The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes the creation of a designated authority that will oversee foreign contributions and related assets in cases where an organisation’s registration is cancelled, surrendered,… [Read More]

The GEF-Small Grants Programme (SGP), implemented by UNDP in partnership with the Royal Government of Bhutan, is inviting proposals from Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) under its Operational Phase 8 (OP-8) Country Programme Strategy. The call focuses on projects that address climate and environmental challenges while promoting sustainable development at the community… [Read More]

A new report from the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) reveals changing migration patterns among Cubans across Latin America, showing that many are not just transiting through the region but increasingly choosing to stay there. According to IOM, Latin America is evolving from a migration corridor into a destination, with people… [Read More]

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has expressed serious concern over the targeted shooting of Ecuadorian journalist José Vinces and urged authorities to continue investigating the attack. Vinces was shot in the stomach by two gunmen while following a tip about human remains at Huaquillas cemetery. He was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday after… [Read More]

The United Nations has warned that children in Palestine are facing a deepening mental health emergency as ongoing violence, displacement, and personal loss continue to take a devastating toll. In Gaza alone, more than **one million children** are now in urgent need of mental health, psychosocial, and social support, highlighting the severe humanitarian impact of… [Read More]

Kyrgyzstan has made steady progress in recent years in expanding access to tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment, improving patient outcomes, and strengthening public trust in the healthcare system. In 2025, UNDP continued to support these efforts, helping build a more inclusive, resilient, and people-centred health system aligned with national priorities, Sustainable Development Goal 3, and the… [Read More]

Climate Fund Managers has joined the Climate Bonds Initiative’s Network Membership, marking a new step in its efforts to support climate action and help expand the global sustainable finance market. Through this membership, the organisation will contribute to Climate Bonds’ mission of mobilising capital toward climate-focused investments, particularly in regions where financing needs are greatest…. [Read More]

The Scottish Government has awarded £200,000 to the Start Network, an international aid alliance, to strengthen its rapid humanitarian response efforts in crises around the world. The funding is aimed at helping the network respond quickly to emergencies, particularly smaller and medium-scale crises that often receive limited global attention. The Start Network, which brings together… [Read More]

The new Open Technology Programme grants highlight the wide-ranging potential of technological research by supporting projects that combine strong scientific quality with practical societal value. The newly funded initiatives span diverse fields, from biotechnology and earth sciences to advanced data and mobility research, showing how bold and innovative ideas can be developed into solutions for… [Read More]

The Scottish Government has announced that the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society will receive £500,000 in funding to support its ongoing digital transformation efforts. The investment is intended to strengthen the long-term future of the Fringe and ensure the festival remains resilient, accessible, and globally competitive as it approaches its 80th anniversary next year. A major… [Read More]

Investment in Scotland’s offshore wind supply chain is set to strengthen renewable energy infrastructure in the Inner Moray Firth and Stornoway, while also creating new jobs and supporting long-term economic growth. The funding will help expand key facilities that are expected to play an important role in both fixed and floating offshore wind projects, reinforcing… [Read More]

Innovate UK launched the Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Programme (SMMIP) in 2025 to accelerate innovation, investment, collaboration, and adoption of more sustainable practices in biomanufacturing. As part of this effort, not-for-profit research and technology organisation Fraunhofer UK is leading the InSPIREmed project, which focuses on improving sustainability in pharmaceutical manufacturing through advanced process analytical technology… [Read More]

The City of Edinburgh Council has launched Lot 1 of its four-year New Build Housing Framework Agreement, creating a faster and more efficient way to procure contractors for new housing projects. The framework is designed to support the council’s major ambition of delivering 25,000 affordable homes across the city and forms part of its wider… [Read More]

The Whiteinch Community Shop has become an important and welcoming resource for local residents since opening in May 2025, offering affordable food in a way that emphasizes dignity, choice, and a strong sense of community. Its role has grown as a trusted local service, helping individuals and families access essential support without stigma. New funding… [Read More]

Aberdeen councillors have welcomed the important contributions being made to tackle poverty and inequality across the city, highlighting the value of collaboration in shaping local priorities and support measures. The council said that joint efforts are helping guide action on issues such as cost-of-living support, stronger local partnerships, and ensuring that people with lived experience… [Read More]

The WHO South-East Asia Region continues to bear a disproportionately high burden of tuberculosis (TB), remaining one of the most affected regions in the world. It accounts for around 34% of all global TB cases and nearly 40% of TB-related deaths. In 2024 alone, an estimated 3.68 million people in the region developed TB, while… [Read More]