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More than 200 grassroots organisations across United Kingdom have been awarded a share of over £2 million in government funding to help strengthen community cohesion and bridge social divides. The 211 recipients of the Common Ground Award, spanning areas from Portsmouth to Newcastle, were selected for their efforts to bring people together, build trust, and… [Read More]

Sudan is facing the world’s largest humanitarian and displacement crisis after three years of conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. The ongoing war has pushed the country into a severe food emergency, with 33.7 million people now in need of assistance in 2026. Around 41 percent of the population is… [Read More]

Nearly 20 million lives have been saved in Africa due to expanded measles vaccination efforts since 2000, according to a new analysis by the World Health Organization and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. The report estimates that 19.5 million measles-related deaths have been averted, while more than 500 million children have been protected through routine immunization… [Read More]

The International Fund for Agricultural Development has joined the World Bank Group’s Water Forward initiative, a global effort launched during the World Bank Group-IMF Spring Meetings to improve water security for up to 1 billion people by 2030. Speaking at the launch, Alvaro Lario emphasized the critical role of water in rural economies, noting that… [Read More]

Amnesty International Italy has welcomed the Italian government’s decision to suspend its defence cooperation agreement with Israel, describing the move as long overdue in light of ongoing human rights concerns. The decision halts the Memorandum of Understanding between Italy and Israel, which was due to automatically renew for another five years after its scheduled expiry… [Read More]

Young leaders from around the world are calling for urgent action on sustainable development as they gather at the United Nations Headquarters for the 2026 ECOSOC Youth Forum. The event brings together innovators, advocates, and policymakers to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) amid growing global challenges such as climate change, economic instability,… [Read More]

Seventeen-year-old Anthurium Lewis, a six-time national archery champion from Tobago, is using her success in sport to advocate for sustainability and youth empowerment. Speaking to UN News, she shared how archery has helped her overcome age-related barriers and build the confidence needed to engage in environmental advocacy and diplomacy. Despite coaching archers older than herself,… [Read More]

Developing countries are seeking greater influence in global debt negotiations with the launch of a new country-led Borrowers’ Platform during the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings. The initiative comes as the economic fallout from the escalating Middle East conflict, linked to tensions involving Iran, continues to disrupt economies far beyond the region. Rising oil prices triggered… [Read More]

The Government of Canada has announced more than $120 million in new funding to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan, where a prolonged civil war has led to widespread displacement, famine, and the collapse of essential services. The announcement was made at the International Sudan Conference in Berlin by Randeep Sarai. The funding includes… [Read More]

The Environment Agency has secured £2.35 million from Yorkshire Water to fund environmental improvements following a series of pollution incidents across the region. The funding comes after the Agency accepted seven enforcement undertakings related to separate cases involving wastewater treatment works and sewer infrastructure failures between 2019 and 2023. These incidents led to unauthorised sewage… [Read More]

The International Labour Organization has introduced two new collections of case studies aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Japan integrate human rights into their business practices. Developed in collaboration with the Japan Federation of Labour and Social Security Attorney’s Associations and the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association, the guides provide… [Read More]

The World Bank Group has launched Water Forward, a global initiative aimed at improving water security for 1 billion people by 2030. Developed in collaboration with multilateral development banks, development finance institutions, and key partners, the platform seeks to align policy reforms, financing, and partnerships to expand reliable water services and strengthen resilience against droughts… [Read More]

A $25 million contribution from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has enabled the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to expand critical food assistance and livelihood support across Yemen, where more than 17 million people faced hunger in 2025. The funding helped WFP deliver emergency food aid to over 43,000 families… [Read More]

The African Development Fund (ADF) has approved a grant of 1.7 billion CFA francs to support a new project aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of the private sector across the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). The initiative will benefit all eight member countries—Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo—while… [Read More]

A new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency highlights the scale and challenges of tracking financial support for clean cooking across 100 access-deficit countries. Drawing on surveys conducted between 2022 and 2024 and data from the OECD Development Assistance Committee database, the report provides fresh insights into investment trends in the Global South. The… [Read More]

The Tonga has launched its second Multi-Hazard Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) Strategy for 2026–2030, marking a major step in strengthening preparedness for public health emergencies. Led by the Ministry of Health with support from the World Health Organization, the initiative highlights a shift toward a more proactive, coordinated, and community-driven approach to managing… [Read More]

The Ford Foundation has announced $60 million in new grants to support nonpartisan nonprofit organizations working to protect democracy and uphold the rule of law in the United States. The funding, released within the first 100 days of Heather Gerken’s presidency, aims to reinforce efforts to safeguard democratic systems and promote civic participation nationwide. Over… [Read More]

The Green Climate Fund has selected Nairobi as the regional hub for East and Southern Africa as part of a major $960 million climate funding push and global expansion strategy aimed at accelerating project delivery. The decision was made during its 44th board meeting in Songdo, Republic of Korea, in March 2026, where Abidjan was… [Read More]

The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has successfully reached financial close and disbursed €43 million under the Poro Power Green Bond, marking the first project finance green bond issued in Côte d’Ivoire and across the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). The total €65 million dual-currency facility, structured in euros and CFA francs (EUR/XOF), will… [Read More]

The British Film Institute has announced a £9.25 million investment to strengthen screen culture and expand film audiences across the UK through the first round of its National Lottery Audience Projects Fund for 2026–2029. The funding will support a wide range of audience-focused initiatives, including cinemas, festivals, and distribution projects aimed at increasing engagement with… [Read More]

The United States Department of State and The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria have announced a major expansion in access to Lenacapavir, a breakthrough HIV prevention injection administered twice a year. The initiative now aims to reach three million people—one million more than previously planned—marking a significant step forward in global efforts… [Read More]

The International Fund for Agricultural Development has raised alarm over growing risks to global food security, warning that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is severely disrupting rural supply chains and exposing deep vulnerabilities in the global food system. In a new position paper presented during the World Bank Group–IMF Spring Meetings, IFAD highlighted… [Read More]

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has raised alarm over the rapidly evolving humanitarian crisis in Sudan, warning that shifting patterns of displacement and return are intensifying needs across the country. Three years into the conflict, millions remain caught between fleeing violence and returning to devastated communities with little or no… [Read More]