At Asante Africa Foundation, ensuring access to quality education goes beyond geography and internet connectivity. The organization focuses on partnerships that address systemic barriers and provide practical, context-sensitive solutions for both learners and educators. Since 2021, Asante Africa Foundation has collaborated with Learning Equality, an edtech nonprofit committed to educational equity. Through this partnership, Learning… [Read More]
Landmark IFC-Banco Industrial Partnership to Boost Jobs in Guatemala
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, and Guatemala’s leading financial institution, Banco Industrial, have announced a landmark USD 850 million transaction aimed at expanding access to credit for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Guatemala. The financing package combines IFC’s own funds with a bond issuance in international capital… [Read More]
Case Study: Tackling SEAH Through Business Action
Principle 10 of the GAIA framework emphasizes that businesses are accountable for preventing gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) and must learn from both risks and reported incidents. Companies have a responsibility to workers and stakeholders, including boards and shareholders, to act transparently, report on operations and supply chain due diligence, and share lessons learned. Recognizing… [Read More]
$6.3M from Japan Strengthens Polio Eradication in Afghanistan
The Government of Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has contributed US$6.3 million to UNICEF to support polio eradication and strengthen routine immunization across all 34 provinces of Afghanistan. The 12-month initiative aims to reach over 12 million children under five with lifesaving polio vaccines through both supplementary immunization activities and routine services…. [Read More]
$4M Investment Expands Plastic Recycling in Vietnam
Norfund has invested USD 4 million in Vietnam’s Circular Plastics Company (CPC) to expand production at its recycling plant near Ho Chi Minh City. The facility processes used PET plastic into recycled materials for packaging, with an annual capacity of 31,000 metric tons of recycled PET flakes and 14,000 metric tons of food-grade recycled PET… [Read More]
$12.4M Project Launched to Boost Jandar Power Plant in Syria
The Government of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched a US$12.4 million project to stabilize electricity supply in Syria by maintaining the Jandar Power Plant, one of the country’s most critical electricity generation facilities. Funded by Japan and implemented by UNDP in partnership with the Ministry of Energy, the project aims… [Read More]
Boosting Power in Syria: UNDP, Italy, and Norway Invest $10.7M
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Governments of Italy and Norway, has signed a US$10.7 million agreement to restore electricity generation at Syria’s Deir Ali power plant. The project, implemented in collaboration with Syria’s Ministry of Energy, aims to strengthen the national power grid and improve electricity reliability for households, public… [Read More]
European Union Strengthens Iraq Reintegration Programs
The European Union, through its Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), is providing €8 million over 18 months to support Iraq in strengthening community reintegration, stability, and social cohesion for families affected by conflict and displacement. The initiative, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), focuses on Iraqi nationals returning from Al-Hol camp while also assisting… [Read More]
Philanthropy Meets Migration: IOM Engages Leaders in Greece
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in partnership with the Pearl Initiative and the Shefa Fund, hosted emerging business and philanthropic leaders from the Gulf region for a four-day learning visit to Athens. The programme offered participants a first-hand look at Greece’s migration context and the operational realities of humanitarian assistance. IOM’s Chief of Staff,… [Read More]
UNDP Supports PNG in Achieving Paris Agreement Goals
The Paris Agreement, adopted by 196 countries in 2025, aims to limit global temperature rise to no more than 2°C. Under the treaty, each country outlines its plans to reduce emissions and adapt to climate change through Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). In Papua New Guinea (PNG), a national consultation brought together government representatives, provincial leaders,… [Read More]
HR Goes Digital: Aquila’s €240,000 Investment for 3,500 Employees
Romanian FMCG distributor Aquila has completed a 24-month digitalisation project to standardise human resources processes across its operations. The company implemented the SincronHR solution to manage more than 3,500 employees across warehouses, departments, and regions in Romania, Moldova, and Hungary. The investment of over RON 1.2 million (€240,000) is part of Aquila’s strategy to support… [Read More]
Over 245,000 Finns Assisted Worldwide by Consular Services
In 2025, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Finnish missions abroad provided consular services to approximately 245,000 citizens. The Ministry’s 24/7 service was contacted around 6,700 times during the year, with the highest demand coming from popular travel destinations such as Spain, Germany, Thailand, Estonia, and Sweden. The Unit for Consular Assistance handled 610 cases… [Read More]
Teacher Development in Colombia: Driving Holistic Student Growth
Teach For All is exploring how to develop teachers who can support students holistically, emphasizing the empowerment of educators to test evidence-based approaches, generate insights from their experiences, and experiment with innovative teacher development models. Through a collaboration between Teach For All’s Global Institute for Shaping a Better Future and Enseña por Colombia, supported by… [Read More]
Ancient Trees at Risk: Fire Weather Worsens with Climate Change
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) recently allocated half a million Swiss francs from its Disaster Response Emergency Fund to support the Chilean Red Cross in responding to large-scale forest fires that erupted in January in the Ñuble and Biobío regions. The fires spread rapidly due to extreme weather conditions… [Read More]
Twinning Initiative Boosts Cross-Border Wildlife Conservation
Conserving wildlife and habitats requires teams to collaborate across borders and tackle international wildlife trafficking collectively. The Global Wildlife Program (GWP), funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and led by the World Bank, recently completed a series of “twinning” exchanges, pairing projects from six countries to strengthen collaboration and share solutions for wildlife conservation… [Read More]
Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Korea Youth Summit 2026 Highlights
The Korea Youth Summit (KYS) 2026, organized by Youth Break the Boundaries (YBB) in Seoul, South Korea, successfully brought together young delegates from around the world to promote dialogue, cultural exchange, and collaborative leadership. Over four days, participants engaged in activities designed to strengthen their global perspective, critical thinking, and cross-cultural understanding while building international… [Read More]
NGO Launches Baking Training for 999 Women in Northern Region
The Lydia Wilson Foundation has launched the Bake to Empower programme to train 999 displaced women and children in Northern Nigeria in baking skills, providing them with the tools and knowledge to generate sustainable income and reduce dependence on aid. The initiative addresses structural barriers that perpetuate cycles of poverty and food insecurity, particularly as… [Read More]
Firm and Foundation Launch $120K Plastic Waste Innovation Challenge
OceanHub Africa, in partnership with The Coca-Cola Foundation, has launched a $120,000 pan-African challenge to promote innovative, science-driven solutions for plastic waste management across the continent. The initiative, titled Call for Bold Ideas in Plastic Circularity, invites scientists, innovators, and startups to submit scalable ideas that can move beyond the concept stage into commercially viable… [Read More]
AfDB Supports Djibouti with $80M for Resilient Infrastructure
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the government of Djibouti have signed $80 million in agreements to support major infrastructure, urban development, and climate-resilient agriculture projects across the country. The funding includes a $22 million grant to rehabilitate seven kilometres of urban roads in Djibouti City, enhancing mobility and climate resilience, and a $30 million… [Read More]
The Power of Co-Financing to Accelerate Development Projects
On February 11, 2026, the World Bank Group, Morocco’s Ministry of Economy and Finance, and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) convened a high-level forum, The Power of Co-Financing, to strengthen collaboration among development partners and countries. With development needs growing faster than available resources, co-financing enables partners to pool funds, mobilize private capital, support… [Read More]
Deadly Floods Hit Southern Africa, Waterborne Disease Threatens Families
Severe flooding across southern Africa is putting children and families at heightened risk of waterborne diseases, as damaged sanitation and disrupted access to safe water exacerbate a growing health crisis, according to Save the Children. Heavy rains have affected more than 1.3 million people across Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, destroying homes, schools, and… [Read More]
David Miliband Launches IRC Emergency Watchlist Africa 2026
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has launched its 2026 Emergency Watchlist for Africa, a tool that uses 74 quantitative and qualitative indicators, along with expert insights, to anticipate which crises are most likely to deteriorate. Since its inception in 2014, the Watchlist has correctly identified 85 to 95 percent of countries facing worsening humanitarian crises…. [Read More]
Denmark Commits $23.47M to Boost Climate Adaptation in Rural Uganda
The Embassy of Denmark in Kampala has committed $23.47 million to the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) to support rural communities in Uganda in adapting to climate change. Over the next four years, the funds will strengthen local economies through UNCDF’s LoCAL+ program, which for the first time incorporates engagement with the private sector to… [Read More]
