The United States announced more than $152 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the Rohingya humanitarian crisis, including support for those affected by ongoing violence in Burma, refugees from Burma in Bangladesh, and Bangladeshi host communities. This funding includes more than $101 million from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and nearly $51 million from the U.S. Department of State. It brings the total U.S. humanitarian assistance to the crisis to more … [Read more...] about USAID announces more than $152 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Burma and Bangladesh
UK pledges £286 million of lifesaving aid for Afghanistan
The UK is set to commit a further £286 million of emergency UK aid to the Afghan people to provide life-saving food and emergency health support. The new money is announced ahead of the UN Afghanistan Conference, which will bring together international allies to raise vital funds for humanitarian aid, as well as protect women and girls and support stability in the region. The UN is seeking to raise more than $4 billion – its largest ever appeal for a single country. The UN estimates that … [Read more...] about UK pledges £286 million of lifesaving aid for Afghanistan
Citi Foundation announces $25m for social and economic opportunity
The Citi Foundation has anounced the 50 nonprofit organizations selected as the newest recipients of the Community Progress Makers initiative. The $25 million grant initiative supports visionary organizations that are working to connect low-income communities and communities of color to greater social and economic opportunity in six cities across the United States: Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, San Francisco Bay Area and Washington, D.C. Each Community Progress Maker will … [Read more...] about Citi Foundation announces $25m for social and economic opportunity
New Zealand begins 2022 COVAX fundraising efforts with NZ$ 9m commitment
The Government of New Zealand has become the first donor to pledge 2022 funding for COVAX, with a commitment of NZ$ 9 million to the Gavi COVAX Advance Market Commitment (Gavi COVAX AMC). This funding is destined to support COVAX deliveries, allowing for tailored support for countries with very different needs throughout the coming year. Alongside continued support for acquiring additional doses for COVAX, New Zealand’s pledge recognises the need to ensure countries can absorb and roll out … [Read more...] about New Zealand begins 2022 COVAX fundraising efforts with NZ$ 9m commitment
Russia contributes US$1 million to help WFP support drought-stricken arid counties of Kenya
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a consignment of fortified vegetable oil worth KES 112.2 million (US$1 million) from the Russian Federation in support of its resilience building activities in the drought-stricken arid counties of Kenya. This contribution will form part of the in-kind food package that WFP is distributing in this year’s lean season, when farming families typically face hunger. WFP distributes cereals, pulses, and fortified vegetable oil to … [Read more...] about Russia contributes US$1 million to help WFP support drought-stricken arid counties of Kenya
USAID contributes US$5.7 million to support people facing food insecurity in Zimbabwe
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) receives a US$5.7 million contribution from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to support people experiencing vulnerability to food insecurity across urban and rural areas of Zimbabwe. This brings USAID’s contributions to over US$45 million over the last year. Urban populations will benefit from the contribution through WFP’s Urban Resilience Building Programme which aims to reach up to 140,000 households across 19 … [Read more...] about USAID contributes US$5.7 million to support people facing food insecurity in Zimbabwe
€2 million Ireland’s contribution for UN Agency for Palestine Refugees
Ireland's Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy T.D., has pledged €2 million in additional support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) at an international Ministerial Conference. Speaking virtually at the conference, Minister Brophy said: “Ireland is a longstanding friend of UNRWA. A friendship that is based on our awareness of the agency’s critical role in supporting millions of Palestine refugees. UNRWA is as … [Read more...] about €2 million Ireland’s contribution for UN Agency for Palestine Refugees
NFWF to aid native fish facing habitat loss in United States with $510,000 in grants
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has announced $510,000 in grants to restore, protect and enhance native fish species of conservation concern across the United States. The grants will leverage nearly $1,660,000 in matching contributions for a total conservation impact of $2.1 million. The grants were awarded through Bring Back the Native Fish, a partnership between NFWF, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Forest Service. Jeff Trandahl, executive director and … [Read more...] about NFWF to aid native fish facing habitat loss in United States with $510,000 in grants
Rockefeller Foundation invests USD150 Million to prevent Future Pandemics and Calls for greater collaboration
The Rockefeller Foundation will provide up to USD150 million in funding to the Pandemic Prevention Institute (PPI), a collaborative organization with a global network of partners committed to building data sets and analytics needed to detect, mitigate, and prevent pandemics. The Foundation also renewed its call for expanded collaboration to strengthen the global pandemic and epidemic intelligence ecosystem at the World Health Summit on Monday. Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, President of The Rockefeller … [Read more...] about Rockefeller Foundation invests USD150 Million to prevent Future Pandemics and Calls for greater collaboration
Afghanistan: Kabul receives UNICEF medical supplies to treat diarrhoeal diseases
The United Nations Children's International Fund (UNICEF) has delivered nearly 40 tonnes of medical supplies, including kits and medicines for acute watery diarrhoea (AWD), to Kabul to treat the rising number of cases of diarrhoeal diseases in the country. The medical supplies are part of UNICEF’s emergency response and will help treat around 10,000 people suffering from dehydration caused by the disease. In the past weeks, the reported total number of cases of acute watery diarrhoea has … [Read more...] about Afghanistan: Kabul receives UNICEF medical supplies to treat diarrhoeal diseases
