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Ghana achieved significant economic growth and poverty reduction between 1995 and 2016, with national poverty falling from 56.5% in 1992 to 23.4% in 2016. However, these gains have been uneven, with the Northern Belt of Ghana facing the highest levels of poverty, illiteracy, and malnutrition in the country. The region is affected by recurrent drought… [Read More]

Iraq is a middle-income country emerging from decades of conflict and large-scale displacement, with over one million internally displaced persons (IDPs) still affected. Amid declining humanitarian funding and a planned phase-out of emergency aid, Iraq has faced the challenge of shifting toward development while ensuring that vulnerable groups are not left behind. The Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP)… [Read More]

The recent webinar hosted by UNCDF and the Digital Frontiers Institute, titled “Scaling Impact Through Women in DFS: Policy, Regulation and Innovation in Action,” highlighted the pivotal role of women in shaping inclusive digital financial services (DFS). As digital finance evolves, barriers persist for women, youth, and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), particularly in… [Read More]

Achieving global and national biodiversity targets requires more than setting ambitious goals; it depends on sharing knowledge, learning from others, and building on proven solutions. Over 15 months, IUCN engaged stakeholders from 23 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America to strengthen regional and global knowledge exchange in support of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework… [Read More]

As digital tools become increasingly embedded in humanitarian response, they offer new ways to connect survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) with support, privacy, and psychosocial resources. At the same time, these tools can introduce new risks, including surveillance and exposure to harm. Integrating technology safely into GBV programming requires careful consideration of how gender, power,… [Read More]

Running a charity for four decades has reinforced one simple truth for Canteen: its work relies on the generosity of Australians. Around 80 percent of the charity’s funding comes directly from individuals, families, fundraisers, donors, and partners who choose to support young people facing cancer. This commitment ensures that Canteen remains free for every young… [Read More]

Seven British businesses have been awarded a share of £560,000 in government funding to develop space and artificial intelligence technologies aimed at transforming British farming, boosting economic growth, and supporting nature recovery. The funding follows a pioneering hackathon jointly organized by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and Innovate UK, which brought… [Read More]

Throughout 2025, the Watford Community Fund distributed over £43,000 to local organisations, positively impacting the lives of residents across the town. The funding supported a broad range of initiatives, including cultural festivals, community gatherings, counselling services, and crisis support, demonstrating the Fund’s commitment to addressing both social and cultural needs within Watford. Key projects included… [Read More]

Throughout 2025, the Watford Community Fund provided over £43,000 in support to local organisations, making a tangible difference in the lives of residents across the town. Funding supported a wide range of initiatives, from vibrant cultural festivals and community picnics to vital counselling services and crisis support, reflecting the Fund’s commitment to addressing both social… [Read More]

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group and the World Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat have signed their first-ever partnership to promote sustainable global trade and investment. The Memorandum of Understanding aims to remove barriers to trade and investment, expand opportunities for partner countries, and create new markets for European businesses. This agreement will combine EIB financial… [Read More]

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has pledged more than €1 billion in financing for renewable energy projects in Sub-Saharan Africa to support the goals of Mission 300, an initiative launched by the World Bank Group and African Development Bank Group aimed at connecting 300 million people to electricity by 2030. EIB Group President Nadia Calviño… [Read More]

Colombo, Sri Lanka, 27 February 2026: The European Union has announced an additional allocation of €1 million (over LKR 370 million) to help address the ongoing humanitarian impact of Tropical Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. This funding aims to support affected communities and enhance existing relief efforts throughout the country. Administered through humanitarian partner organizations,… [Read More]

Chile has become the first country in the Americas and the second globally to be officially verified by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the elimination of leprosy. The achievement recognizes over three decades of sustained public health efforts, including robust surveillance, early detection, effective treatment, continuous follow-up, and comprehensive care for affected individuals. Since… [Read More]

The UN warns that women’s rights are facing significant setbacks worldwide as democratic backsliding, rising conflicts, economic pressures, and shrinking civic spaces intensify. According to a report by UN Women titled Ensuring and Strengthening Access to Justice for All Women and Girls, legal systems in many countries are failing to protect women, with laws being… [Read More]

The Government of Canada is providing $2.14 million in federal support to the Okanagan Indian Band through the Crime Prevention Action Fund to strengthen youth crime prevention initiatives. This funding will support a community-led program for Indigenous youth aged 14 to 25, focusing on building confidence, leadership, and connection through culturally grounded activities based on… [Read More]

The Government of Canada is investing $500,000 in Saint-Quentin, New Brunswick, to strengthen community services and support local economic growth. Announced by Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska–Restigouche, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, the funding will support the expansion of La Moisson public library, including the addition of three multi-purpose rooms to… [Read More]

Six years ago, Dilafruze Hudoikulova relied on daily medication to manage constant stomach pain caused by a chronic ulcer. Over time, she transformed her health by adopting small, practical changes in her diet, physical activity, and overall approach to wellness, allowing her to reduce her dependence on medication. Working at the Republican Center for Healthy… [Read More]

Vientiane, Lao PDR – On 2 March 2026, the Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, in partnership with the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), launched the National Action Plan on Transition toward Sustainable Food Systems Transformation (2025–2030). The plan was unveiled by… [Read More]

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has raised alarm over escalating hostilities along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border and their growing humanitarian impact. The ongoing conflict along the Durand Line has caused civilian casualties, damaged critical infrastructure, and displaced nearly 66,000 people in eastern and southeastern Afghanistan. These developments threaten further displacement, accelerate returns, and place additional… [Read More]

On 3 March 2026, Greece formally ratified the Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155), the Safe and Healthy Working Environment (Consequential Amendments) Convention, 2023 (No. 191), and the 2014 Protocol to the Forced Labour Convention, 1930, depositing the instruments with the ILO Director-General, Mr Gilbert F. Houngbo. Ambassador Ioannis Ghikas highlighted that full… [Read More]

The global gender pay gap remains persistently high despite decades of commitments, and closing it requires coordinated action and deliberate policies, according to a new publication from the International Labour Organization (ILO). The report, Pay Equity: A Comprehensive Response to the Gender Pay Gap, introduces a Theory of Change and Intervention Model emphasizing that laws,… [Read More]

WASHINGTON, March 3, 2026 — The World Bank has approved a new phase of support for Ethiopia’s safety nets under the Productive Safety Net Project 6 (PSNP 6), designed to strengthen food security, build climate resilience, create jobs, and support vulnerable households. Ethiopian families are facing mounting pressures from frequent droughts, rising food prices, and… [Read More]

TUNIS, March 4, 2026 — The World Bank and the Government of Tunisia are expanding their partnership to strengthen the country’s climate and disaster resilience through an additional US$50 million financing for the Tunisia Integrated Disaster Resilience Program (ResCat), bringing the total program to US$125 million. This scale-up focuses on urban flood protection in Western… [Read More]