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The United Nations Development Programme has warned that Afghanistan’s humanitarian and economic crisis continued to worsen throughout 2025, with nearly 28 million people unable to meet their most basic living needs. Rising poverty, prolonged drought conditions, and declining international aid have significantly increased pressure on families already struggling with food shortages and unemployment. According to… [Read More]

The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have welcomed generous funding from the Government of Japan to support a joint initiative aimed at restoring agricultural livelihoods in conflict-affected regions of northwest Syria. The project focuses on improving food security and enabling safe access to farmland damaged by war… [Read More]

The W. M. Keck Foundation has awarded $1.2 million to the University of California, Irvine to support early-career scientists who are currently facing uncertainty due to reductions in federal research funding. The grant is part of a broader initiative designed to sustain scientific progress and ensure that promising research projects continue without interruption. The funding… [Read More]

NASSCOM Foundation, in collaboration with Ciena, has expanded its TechForChange initiative to further strengthen student-led innovation in India. The program is designed as a structured platform that enables college students to develop technology-based solutions for real-world social challenges, particularly in areas such as healthcare, education, agriculture, and sustainability. The initiative focuses on guiding students through… [Read More]

Best Cure Foundation and Kitsault Energy have announced plans to host two upcoming press conferences in India, where they will present initiatives focused on energy development, healthcare innovation, and lifestyle improvement solutions. The events are intended to showcase long-term development proposals aimed at addressing both infrastructure and public welfare challenges. The first press conference is… [Read More]

Anthropic and the Gates Foundation have announced a $200 million, four-year partnership aimed at advancing the use of artificial intelligence in global health, education, and related development areas. The collaboration focuses on creating public-good AI tools designed to support underserved communities worldwide. The funding will be split between the two partners, with the Gates Foundation… [Read More]

The World Food Programme warns that Afghan women and children are bearing the heaviest burden as multiple crises converge in the country, including economic instability, climate shocks, conflict-related pressures, and sharply reduced humanitarian funding. These overlapping challenges are pushing millions of vulnerable families deeper into hunger and poverty. According to the UN agency, Afghanistan is… [Read More]

The World Food Programme warns that the El Niño climate pattern is increasing the risk of food insecurity across Latin America and the Caribbean. Rising temperatures and irregular rainfall are expected to disrupt agricultural production, reduce crop yields, and strain already vulnerable food systems in several countries across the region. The report highlights that countries… [Read More]

The United Nations highlights that global health systems continue to face major inequalities, with millions of people still unable to access essential healthcare services. Despite progress in some regions, large gaps remain between countries and communities in terms of availability, affordability, and quality of care. The report emphasizes that vulnerable populations, particularly in low-income and… [Read More]

Afghanistan is facing a deepening humanitarian and economic crisis in 2026, with the United Nations reporting that nearly three in four people are unable to meet their basic daily needs. Despite some signs of modest economic growth, the country continues to struggle under the combined pressure of widespread poverty, environmental stress, and reduced international assistance…. [Read More]

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €200 million loan to the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR) to support investments by Croatian companies and public entities. The financing is intended to mobilize growth, modernize the economy, and create or safeguard jobs, reinforcing the EIB Group’s long-term commitment to sustainable development in Croatia…. [Read More]

The Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) has been launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to promote private investment in Indian cities. The fund is designed to support infrastructure growth through shared financing, stronger institutions, and improved municipal project execution. By encouraging private participation, the initiative aims to strengthen urban development and address… [Read More]

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the second round of awards under the MOVE-IN NY program, with more than $19 million allocated to create 56 new homes across Amsterdam, Auburn, Lackawanna, Schenectady, and East Hampton. The funding will support the purchase and siting of prefabricated CrossMod homes, which are designed to be affordable, quickly built, and… [Read More]

India today has more educated young people than ever before, with college enrolment rising sharply and vocational institutions expanding across states. Yet, the transition from education to stable employment has become increasingly uncertain. The State of Working India 2026 report highlights this contradiction, noting that while India’s demographic dividend is approaching its peak with 367… [Read More]

The Henderson Loggie Charitable Foundation has opened its second round of grant funding, inviting charities and community groups across Scotland to apply. Established last year by the accountancy firm Henderson Loggie, the foundation aims to support people facing disadvantage, ill health, disability, financial hardship, or other significant challenges. In its first round of funding, the… [Read More]

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has committed $20 million to Intermountain Health to expand pediatric behavioral health specialty services in Nevada. This represents one of the largest philanthropic investments in the state’s history and is aimed at addressing critical gaps in access to advanced pediatric mental health care. The funding will… [Read More]

The European Investment Bank (EIB), in partnership with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, has announced a €200 million financing initiative aimed at accelerating sustainable agriculture and supporting the bioeconomy sector across Europe. The programme is designed to improve access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-cap companies involved in farming, agri-business, and related… [Read More]

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is supporting Turkmenistan in updating its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) under a global initiative aimed at strengthening biodiversity governance and aligning national policies with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The initiative is implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan and funded by… [Read More]

The Ambassador of Japan to Armenia, H.E. Yutaka Aoki, together with the UNDP Resident Representative in Armenia, Natia Natsvlishvili, visited the Gegharkunik and Kotayk regions to observe the results of ongoing Japan-funded development projects implemented in cooperation with UNDP. The visit was aimed at reviewing the practical impact of initiatives focused on infrastructure improvement, social… [Read More]

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in partnership with the European Union (EU), has launched a new facility aimed at accelerating the preparation of road modernisation projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The initiative is designed to strengthen project planning and ensure that priority road infrastructure investments are properly developed, structured, and ready for… [Read More]

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced new support measures aimed at strengthening women’s entrepreneurship in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The initiative seeks to improve access to finance and business development opportunities for women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), helping female entrepreneurs expand their businesses and contribute to the country’s economic growth and… [Read More]

Ireland’s Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless, has announced the opening of applications for the INSPIRE Research Infrastructure Programme. The initiative is designed to strengthen Ireland’s national research and innovation capacity by supporting the development and enhancement of advanced research infrastructure across higher education institutions and research organizations. The… [Read More]

Afghanistan’s poverty crisis deepened in 2025, with three in four Afghans—around 28 million people—unable to meet their basic needs. Modest economic growth failed to keep pace with rapid population growth, declining aid, worsening climate shocks, and restrictions on women’s rights. The return of 2.9 million Afghans in 2025 alone further strained already overstretched services and… [Read More]