In Bishkek on 13 February 2026, UNDP delivered office equipment to the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center at the National Investment Agency and the Secretariat of the Council for Business Development and Investments to strengthen the Regional Investment Councils (RICs) across Kyrgyzstan. This support aims to enhance the operational efficiency and institutional capacity of the RICs,… [Read More]
Cyclone Gezani Strikes Madagascar: Assessing the Humanitarian Emergency
On Tuesday, February 10, Cyclone Gezani made landfall on Madagascar’s east coast, bringing exceptionally violent gusts of 180–200 km/h that devastated the city of Toamasina. The cyclone caused widespread destruction, submerging neighborhoods, destroying homes, cutting off roads, and leaving the region without power or telecommunications. The city was quickly paralyzed, with travel rendered dangerous by… [Read More]
2026 Bridge Funding Opportunity: Stabilizing Local Nonprofits in Bloomington
The Bloomington Health Foundation has announced its 2026 Bridge Funding opportunity, aimed at supporting local 501(c)(3) nonprofits that have experienced sudden funding disruptions jeopardizing essential programs and services. This one-time funding is designed to help stabilize established organizations in Monroe County and surrounding areas, ensuring continuity of services while they seek longer-term funding solutions. Recent… [Read More]
Turning ICJ Climate Advisory Opinion into Concrete Global Policies
Amnesty International has urged governments to use the upcoming UN General Assembly resolution to transform the International Court of Justice’s 2025 Advisory Opinion on states’ obligations regarding climate change into concrete and enforceable action. Informal consultations on the draft resolution, circulated by Vanuatu, began in February 2026, with a vote expected at the end of… [Read More]
Global Call: Stop Targeting UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese
Amnesty International’s Secretary General, Agnès Callamard, condemned recent attacks by ministers in France, Czechia, Austria, Germany, and Italy calling for the resignation of UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, who monitors human rights in the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967. Callamard stated that the attacks were based on a deliberately truncated video that misrepresented Albanese’s remarks… [Read More]
Seed Grant Keeps Insulin Treatment Within Reach for Vulnerable Patients
Evgenii Selikhov, founder of the grassroots initiative Just Help, has dedicated himself to ensuring that refugees living with diabetes receive uninterrupted access to insulin, regardless of paperwork, border crossings, or financial barriers. His initiative, Insulin for Life: Supporting Diabetic Refugees, was created to provide immediate, accountable delivery of essential insulin to displaced Ukrainians in Georgia,… [Read More]
AU Drives Continental Water and Sanitation Initiative for Sustainable Development
The African Union (AU) has launched its 2026 campaign focused on clean water and sanitation to advance the goals of Agenda 2063, aiming to strengthen water management and climate resilience across the continent. The initiative emphasizes sustainable water management and sanitation systems, prioritizing public health, community development, and economic growth. AU leaders have called on… [Read More]
Funding Shortfall at UN Puts Human Rights Programs at Risk
On 9 February in Geneva, the United Nations deputy human rights chief delivered a stark warning about the severe impact of the ongoing financial crisis on the UN’s ability to promote and protect human rights worldwide. She described a system “at breaking point,” with travel restrictions, halted atrocity investigations, and pro bono human rights experts… [Read More]
Green Climate Fund Commits $100M to Boost Climate Resilience in Chad
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has announced an accelerated programme to support Chad’s climate priorities, committing to mobilize at least USD 100 million, pending GCF Board approval. This funding aims to provide urgently needed support for climate action, helping Chad adapt to climate change impacts. The finance will focus on adaptive agriculture to reduce food… [Read More]
Asia-Pacific Youth Share Insights on Climate Governance and Policy
Youth across the Asia-Pacific region have increasingly shown interest in participating in political and governance processes, particularly in climate action. The region is home to approximately 1.1 billion young people, representing around 60 percent of the global population aged 15 to 29 and over a quarter of the region’s total population. This generation faces a… [Read More]
Improving Skills Transfer: IBE Supports Appropriation of Training Modules
The Educational Resources Project, aimed at supporting the production and dissemination of learning materials for primary and secondary school students in Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa, seeks to improve the quality of education across the region. Funded by the French Development Agency (AFD) and several participating countries, the initiative focuses on strengthening national capacities for the design… [Read More]
New Agricultural TVET Facility Opens at University of Juba with UNESCO Support
UNESCO, in collaboration with the University of Juba, the Ministries of General Education and Higher Education, Science and Technology, and the African Development Bank, has marked a key milestone in South Sudan’s skills development and agricultural sector by breaking ground on a new technical and vocational education and training (TVET) center at the University of… [Read More]
AfDB Unveils $11 Billion Fund Replenishment and Vision for Africa at AU Summit
The President of the African Development Bank Group, Sidi Ould Tah, used his first African Union Summit appearance to announce a strategic pivot toward Africa-led financing. This shift is supported by a record replenishment of the Bank’s concessional resources and a new framework aimed at reducing the continent’s reliance on external aid. Tah presented a… [Read More]
AI-Powered Platform in Egypt Bridges Gap Between Startups and Investors
On Thursday, February 12, Egypt launched “Egypt Innovate,” the country’s first fully integrated national digital platform for innovation and entrepreneurship, during the AI Everything Middle East & Africa exhibition in Cairo. The event drew delegations from over 30 countries, highlighting Egypt’s growing focus on fostering a knowledge-based economy through advanced technologies. Developed by a consortium… [Read More]
Ensuring Safe Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene: A Lifesaving Priority for Children
World Vision inaugurated the Regional Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Forum in Comayagua, Honduras, bringing together government representatives, cooperation agencies, private sector partners, and civil society organizations to tackle pressing issues related to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The forum emphasized the urgency of accelerating efforts, as Joao… [Read More]
NIB Donates GH¢100,000 to Support Emerging Sports Talent through Development Fund
The National Investment Bank (NIB) has made a landmark contribution of GH¢100,000 to the Ghana Support Fund, a government-backed initiative aimed at financing sports development across the country. The donation highlights the bank’s recognition of sports as a key driver of national development. The cheque was presented by Esther Agyemang Prempeh, Acting Chief Client Experience… [Read More]
São Tomé and Príncipe Receives €4.6 Million IFAD Grant to Drive Sustainable Agriculture
xThe International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe have signed a EUR 4.6 million grant agreement to support the Transition Towards Sustainable and Nutritious Food Systems (SIAS) project. The initiative aims to advance the country’s shift toward more productive, sustainable, and climate-resilient food systems…. [Read More]
Powering Prosperity: How AfDB Group’s Multi-Purpose Dams Transform Africa
At the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, African leaders are emphasizing water not just as a basic necessity but as a strategic driver of economic growth, public health, and resilience. Under the theme “Assuring sustainable water availability and safe sanitation systems to achieve the goals of Agenda 2063,” the AU is calling for… [Read More]
Advancing Africa’s Growth: The Role of the Mattei Plan Partnership
The 2026 Italy-Africa Summit, held in Addis Ababa alongside the African Union Summit, marks the implementation phase of the Mattei Plan for Africa. Two years after its launch, the Plan is transitioning from commitments to concrete delivery, with partners reviewing progress and ensuring alignment with African priorities. The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) remains Italy’s… [Read More]
$1.5M Ontario Funding Boosts 2026 Wheelchair Basketball World Championships
The Ontario government is investing $1.5 million to support the 2026 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) World Championships, which will be hosted in Ottawa from September 9 to September 19, 2026. The championship is expected to attract over 100,000 visitors and generate around $25 million in economic activity for the region, reflecting Ontario’s broader strategy… [Read More]
New UNHCR Platform Maps Complex Migration Routes Worldwide
GENEVA – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has introduced the Routes Monitor, a new data platform that provides the most comprehensive view yet of mixed migration movements along major global routes. Updated monthly, the platform aggregates information from UNHCR, national authorities, UN and NGO partners, as well as media and social media monitoring. This enables… [Read More]
5.4 Million Afghans Return Home: UNHCR Calls for Urgent Solutions
make an informative summary paragraph wise exclusing all the bullet points sub headings and internal links:UNHCR continues to report significant numbers of Afghans returning or being forced to return from neighbouring countries under extremely challenging conditions. So far in 2026, nearly 150,000 Afghans have returned from Iran and Pakistan, adding to the unprecedented 2.9 million… [Read More]
Juvenile Justice Act in India: Safeguarding the Rights of Vulnerable Children
India’s most vulnerable children often come into contact with the justice system not because of criminal intent, but due to poverty, neglect, and systemic failures. The Juvenile Justice Act aims to protect their rights by prioritizing care, rehabilitation, and social reintegration, offering a pathway to break cycles of abuse and exclusion. Its effective implementation is… [Read More]
